Roth, Sanford "Sandy" Ira CLIFTON PARK Sanford "Sandy" Ira Roth, 81 of Sweet Brier Drive, died suddenly on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was born in Albany on August 5, 1938, and was the son of the late Leon Richard Roth and Rachel Goldfarb Roth. Sandy was a graduate of Albany High School, Siena College and received his master's degree from Russell Sage College. Sandy was a U.S. Army veteran having served honorably from 1962-1965. He retired as the assistant vice president of finance from Bellevue's Women's Hospital in Schenectady. Earlier he had been the CFO of St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. He was very much community minded. Sandy had been elected and served from 1992-2009 as a town councilman for Clifton Park. He was instrumental in establishing the town's hazardous waste day. He was a leading advocate for bringing affordable senior housing to Clifton Park. In 2009, he received the key to the Town of Clifton Park, the town's highest honor for service to the community. From 2010 until the present, Sandy has been the assistant to the town supervisor and serving with various boards and committees including Highway, ECC, Youth Court and EMS. He was a member and EMT of the Ballston Lake Emergency Squad. Sandy was the town liaison to the Environmental Conservation Commission. He was a member of the Clifton Park Town Republican Committee and worked for growth in Arts and Cultures Community for five years. He was an active member of the Clifton Park Lodge of Elks, BPOE #2466, being named Elk of the Year, and Officer of the Year. He was also the Inner Guard at the Lodge. He was a longtime and devoted member of Congregation Beth Shalom in Clifton Park. Sandy enjoyed his memberships with the Clifton Park Chorus, the Clifton Park Y, and AARP, teaching its Smart Driver Course. He was an avid Pickleball player and also enjoyed a round of golf. Sandy was the beloved husband of Carole Wilski Roth, whom he married on August 3, 1962; devoted father of Gabrielle Roth Ditchek (Neil), Jacqueline Timpanaro (Donald), Stephanie Pelkey (Michael) and Bryan Roth; grandfather of Jacob, Anya, Matthew, Samantha, Katelyn, Michael, Alexis, Helena and Landon; also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephew. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rte. 9, Clifton Park, with Rabbi Dr. Chanan Markowitz officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment with full military honors will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clifton Park Lodge of Elks, BPOE # 2466, P.O. Box 220, Clifton Park, NY, 12065 in Sandy's name. For online condolences, please visit Gordoncemerickfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 14, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Sanford Roth

13 Entries

Steve Levine

September 17, 2021

Sandy & I were literally "childhood" friends. We grew up 4 houses from each other on Manning Blvd. and as kids we played together often...particularly basketball across the street at Sven Edlund's house. (Sven had a great court at the rear of his driveway!) Sandy & I went to PS 16, Livingston Junior High, Albany HS and Temple Israel Hebrew School together and for the first 14-15 years of our lives we were inseparable. As you can imagine, at 83 I write more & more of these "farewell" messages , but this one is particularly poignant to me. Rest in peace old friend. I hope that someday we'll be able to reminisce about our early years together and about the care-free times we shared.

Fondly, Libby!

January 26, 2020

Dee & Howard Rubinger. We are in Florida now and just got the news . We are both saddened and shocked. Our sincere condolences to Carole and the entire Roth family. Sandy was a special friend and neighbor to us . He will be dearly missed, not only by us , but the entire Clifton Park community for all of his dedicated efforts to make it a better place for us, our family grandchildren and future generations to live here.

bob schwarz

January 22, 2020

Bob Schwarz here. It's January 22. I just got this sad news. A financial wizard, he was. Yes, as hospital consultant, I had the pleasure of working with Sandy at St Peters, way back in 1976, a mere 43 years ago. He "taught" me a lot. Them were the days. 'Not many around like Sandy. My sincere condolences to his family.

January 15, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a great man. He was always so kind and caring and a heck of a softball coach!! I know he will be missed, and I know that I am better for just having known him. Shelly

January 15, 2020

Sandy meant so much to the Clifton Park community and will be remembered and missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.

My sincere condolences to Sandy's family and many close friends. Clifton Park was so blessed to have his devoted service.

Thank you. Debbie Botch

Craig and Mary Masterson

January 14, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sandys family and friends. He was an amazing, dedicated and kind hearted soul, who will be sorely missed. Carole, know we are here for you if you need anything. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Raymond Cerrone

January 14, 2020

Sandy was one of the nicest people I have had an opportunity to know.
He was a great (and proud) father and husband.
He was inspiring.
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Ray

Mike Mangini

January 14, 2020

Carole and family,

So sad to hear of Sandy's passing. He was a welcome addition to the Bellevue team, a valued executive and a mentor to many. I was very fortunate to have his wisdom and his friendship for many years. God bless.

January 14, 2020

Sandy was sweetest kindest man. He made us feel so welcomed when we started playing pickle ball. We loved his sense of humor. We will miss him so much.
Chas & Sally Heritage

Aaron Frazier

January 14, 2020

Roth Family,
So grateful to have been a part of your family over the many years. I am very sorry for your loss.

I remember one day driving to the mountains in the red pick up truck. Mr. Roth happened to drive up beside me while stopped at the red light getting on the north way.....he mentioned something to the fact of how adventurous we were while laughing...I think there was about 5 friends riding in the back of my pickup with all our hiking gear. I am pretty sure Bryan hid under our gear so his dad didn't see him:)

Even though we have been away for a long time from NY, we appreciate the Roth's continually checking up on us to make sure the Fraziers are doing well.

Love you guys!

Aaron Frazier

Carom Smith

January 14, 2020

I will miss Sandys caring ways and honest opinions. I always enjoyed working with Sandy when he was on the Clifton Park Town Board and I was working at the Town Hall. Rest now, Sandy. Your work here is done.

robert june

January 14, 2020

To Carole and family so sorry for your loss, he was a warm and thoughtful man who always communicated with my daughter Shelly through Facebook.RIP Sandy.

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