April 27, 1925 - January 9, 2021
Peacefully at home on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Jupiter, FL, with her daughter Dena by her
side, Rosalinde, at 95 years of age, joined Alvin, her childhood sweetheart and beloved husband
of 66 years.
Born on April 27, 1925, in Brooklyn, NY, to Lillian and Samuel Solomon, Rosalinde’s family
moved to New Rochelle, NY, when she was two years old. She was raised with her older sister
and many cousins during the Depression. She knew at the age of five that she wanted to be a
nurse and began saving to make her dream come true. Rosalinde graduated from White Plains
Hospital and chose pediatric nursing as her vehicle for spreading the love, joy and compassion
that she was known for. She interned in Miami during WWII and maintained close friendships
with her classmates throughout her life.
In 1947 she married the boy next door and the love of her life. Together, they raised four
children, welcomed four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, giving three generations
the opportunity to experience her kindness, gentleness, patience and forgiveness up close and in
action daily.
Rosalinde possessed a magical combination of warmth, wisdom and humor, creating instant
connections wherever she went. Her welcoming smile and kind, receptive eyes imparted a sense
of peace and pure acceptance. She had an extraordinary capacity for both understanding people
and finding humor in every circumstance. She was the embodiment of what it means to show up
and care for another human being. Rosalinde delighted in celebrating people and her home was
the center for family gatherings, Jewish holidays and parties she loved to throw for her friends.
It also served as a haven for rescued pets and plants. To know her was to truly be seen and heard
and fed.
A passionate and inspired nurse for over fifty years, Rosalinde was dedicated to improving the
quality of life for children. When Connor’s Nursery opened its doors as the first children’s AIDS
shelter in Florida, she came out of retirement to work as a pediatric AIDS nurse and brought
along her family and friends as volunteers to care for the newborn babies.
She will be profoundly missed by her family and friends, especially by her children Susan, Larry
(Robin), Vita Rachel (Misag) and Dena; her cherished grandchildren, Noah, Sam, Emilie, Ayla
and her great-grandchildren, Knox, Madeline, Loux, Will and Jack, who affectionately called her
“Super G”.
To be in her loving presence was to be in direct contact with the full potential of the human heart.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Yiddish Book Center
1021 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
FAMILIA
Samuel SolomonFather (deceased)
Lillian Levinshon SolomonMother (deceased)
Alvin GitlitzHusband (deceased)
Susan Gitlitz TuckerDaughter
Larry Gitlitz (Robin)Son
Vita Simonian (Misag)Daughter
Dena GitlitzDaughter
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