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~ WEISBURD, SIDNEY, died peacefully on August 25th, 2008. Sidney was born in Brooklyn,
iealth New York on August 15, 1923. He was a Florida resident since 1960. Sidney celebrated
Tome & design his 85th birthday on August 15, 2008 with Elayne, his beloved wife of 57 years, their
travel ~~ ,~ three sons Ira, Scott (Irene), and Randy (Nikki) as well as grandchildren Brian, Michael,
opinion ~, ~ Hilary and Ryan. Sidney proudly served our country during World War II. Sidney and
~oiumnists ., , ~ ?~ Elayne came to Florida in 1960. Sidney worked at the University of Miami for twenty-five
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~~~ _ years. He first became director of the Computer Center in 1969 and ultimately the
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Registrar of the University. He was also responsible for the Veteran Affairs program on
` campus as well as the coordination of the graduation and commencement ceremonies. He
PLACE A - ~ was inducted into the prestigious Iron Arrow Honor Society and was also the faculty
NOTICE advisor for the ZBT fraternity. Sidney served his community as a Miami Beach Vice Mayor
and Commissioner. His activism during his tenure on the Commission helped spark the redevelopment of South Beach.
Sidney also served for ten years as the President of the Stanley C. Meyers Community Health Center on Miami Beach.
fo place a Death Notice, please Sidney and his wife, Elayne, both served as City Commissioners and Vice-Mayors of Miami Beach and still hold the
:all 305-376-8901 or email distinction of being the only husband and wife in city history to have served in this capacity. Services will be held on
obit@miamiherald.com. Be sure
:o include; Your name, daytime
Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 9:45 a.m., at Temple Beth Sholom located at 4144 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach,
phone number, address, method Florida, followed by graveside services at Lakeside Memorial Park, 10301 N.W. 25th Street, Miami, Florida. The family
if payment, name of funeral requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Sidney's memory to the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital at
come/crematory to contact for
verification of death. Douglas Gardens, 5066 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33137. ETERNAL LIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS N.M.B. (305)
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