Jack Alderoty

Jack Alderoty, born April 3, 1930, in New York’s Lower East Side (ne Jacob), passed away “at a good old age, an old man and full of years.” Genesis 25:8

Jack, a proud first generation American, left high school to serve his country in the United States Army, with his discharge deferred at the start of the Korean War. He was later honorably discharged, carrying with him a lifelong pride in his service.

For 32 years, Jack worked as a dedicated Teamster for Sabrett Hot Dogs. If you enjoyed a hot dog anywhere in New York City during the 1960s or 1970s, chances are Jack delivered it—straight from the truck he drove through the streets of New York all those years. Following his retirement from Sabrett, Jack went on to serve as a clerk in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Newark, New Jersey, where he was valued for his diligence and commitment.

Beyond his work, Jack was known for his love of his weekly poker game - a tradition he kept faithfully until the very end. After the Brooklyn Dodgers left Brooklyn, Jack adopted the New York Mets as his team. He remained a devoted, and often suffering, Mets fan to the very end. Fittingly, the last game he watched was a Mets victory over the Detroit Tigers. Before going to bed that night, he remarked, “At least I can sleep happy tonight.”

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 71 years, Phyllis, his parents Nissim and Dora, as well as his brothers, Nathan and Ischay , and his sister, Sarah.

Jack is survived by his children: Martin; Darlene and her husband, Stewart; and Stuart and his wife, Danette. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jake, Paige (Luke her husband), Ben (Alex his wife), Hank, Grace and Aaron; his step grandchildren Nicole (Jared her husband) and Michelle (Patrick her husband), and his great-grandson, Owen.

Jack will be remembered for his devotion to family, his strong work ethic, and the joy he found in life’s simple traditions. His legacy lives on in the love of his great-grandson, grandchildren, daughter and sons.

Jack will be buried along side his wife at a private family service.