Remembering My Father...
My father passed this morning after losing his battle to cancer. For those that read my site, you should know that I have a passion for blogging that drives me to put so much time into this at the expense of my own business. Few understand how much time I put into this site and bringing to you what I think you need to know to learn about Manhattan real estate and some macro economic pressures that might affect it. Others do and I thank you for the kind emails and words of support.
There is more to life than all of this and for anyone that doesn't understand why I do this, well, than you don't understand my passion for change and transparency and to help others who are eager to learn how to become a savvier real estate investor. It just makes me feel good.
I never ask for donations on this site and have refused numerous requests from advertisers so as to keep the site clean and personal. But now, I want to ask for your help and support for organizations that help families like mine and patients battling diseases like cancer get through daily caregiving and the emotions that come with seeing a loved one get weaker as the disease rages on.
It puts things into perspective. It's not all about whats going on in the economy, or buyer and seller tips, its about me truly appreciating those that enjoy and find use from this website and the efforts that I put into it. I reach out to those readers to make a donation to one of the following organizations in memory of my father, Marshal Rosenblatt.
My father taught me how to enjoy life, how to treat others in a kind way, to be honest, and most importantly, that life is short and time is precious. He was right. If there is anything you learn today from my site, I want it to be that life comes first and that money isn't everything. Take some time out and enjoy yourself and do something special for your loved one and family. Life is just too short to be a harsh critic of everything or to hate everybody.
When a loved one battles cancer, Hospice Organizations provide a service that is absolutely priceless. They work on donations and don't put a financial stress on the family that needs their support. Please consider a donation to this organization first, who helped my family and my father tremedously over the past few months:
Also consider a donation to:
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Needlesstosay, there will be no live chat and posts will be whenever I have an urge over the next week or so. I'm sure I will have a few urges over the next week. Believe it or not, this is therepeutic to me and I love blogging. Even when the nasty curbed commenters tear me apart. Or that streeteasy crowd that I just realized had plenty to say about one of my previous posts. At least I know whatever I am doing is working.
For me personally, this helps the healing process and provides another way for me to honor and remember my father. He was truly a great man. I love you dad!
Comments (39)
I'm sure you made your father incredibly proud! Just as your Dad provided you with guidance and wise counsel, your site has helped me (and thousands of others) navigate the strange and often scary world of NYC real estate with sage and articulate analysis and advice. Kindest wishes during your time of grief.
Posted by Caitlin | June 11, 2007 12:51 PM
please accept our condolences noah. our prayers are with you and your family.
sincerely,
rudy & joe
Posted by rudy | June 11, 2007 1:17 PM
Noah - IM SO SORRY! This year has been one bad year for people I know and cancer......too many people I know either are battling it OR have died.....my co-workers dad died last week......You seem too young to lose a parent....I will include you and your family in my prayers....IM sure this will be a difficult time. And I am very grateful to your real estate advice.....I will review the info above for donations this evening....its a great way to honor your dad.......Stay well, Michael
Posted by Michael | June 11, 2007 1:38 PM
Noah - my condolences. Thanks for providing a valuable service to persons who are not experienced in the real estate industry. Your father would have been proud of your dedicated spirit and amazed at the help you provide to all of us.
Posted by Sydney | June 11, 2007 1:51 PM
Noah - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My wife just lost her brother to cancer a few weeks ago, it's a horrible, insidious disease.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.
Jay
Posted by Jay Thompson | June 11, 2007 1:56 PM
thank you all
Posted by Noah | June 11, 2007 1:58 PM
Noah I am so sorry for your loss, When losing someone so close to you, there are no words.
I am sure - that you have and will continue to make your father very proud. His hard work has paid off, he raised a great son!
You and your family are in my prayers.
Posted by Christine | June 11, 2007 2:22 PM
Noah,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I too lost my father about 15 years ago when I was 12 so I understand what your going through.
Hopefully as you mentioned this blog will serve as a healing source for you.
I look foward to getting to know you and working with you on my condo in the nexts few months.
Matt
Posted by Matt | June 11, 2007 2:33 PM
Noah, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Dave and Nicole
Posted by David Bethoney | June 11, 2007 2:41 PM
Noah, I am a big fan of your site. I am on it everyday. Actually, I get a feed from your site on my desktop, and i get your updates as soon as you post them.
My prayers with you and your family. my father is a PC patient and I know how difficult this may be.
Posted by Lior Politi | June 11, 2007 5:17 PM
Noah, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my dad to cancer almost exactly a year ago and it is a very hard thing to bear, I know. The best thing I can say to you is what someone I hardly knew said to me then - "Time, time...". She was absolutely right. Your pain will diminish but your memories of him will stay strong. Keep up the good work on the site, we are all with you.
Posted by Alexandra | June 11, 2007 6:05 PM
Noah,
I've been reading your blog for a year now and I alwys make sure I visit at least once a day. I am truly sorry to read about the loss of your father. He sounded like a great man and what you said was such a nice tribute. Hang in there buddy. Hang in there.
Posted by Steve | June 11, 2007 6:05 PM
Noah,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your dad will live always in your memories.
All the best my friend,
Doug
Posted by Doug Heddings | June 11, 2007 9:03 PM
I was so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Kathy joins me in sending our deepest condolences and best wishes to you, your Mom and the rest of Family Rosenblatt. And, let me share this expression of hope:
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge -- myth is more potent than history -- dreams are more powerful than facts -- hope always triumphs over experience -- laughter is the cure for grief -- love is stronger than death." Robert Fulghum
Posted by Russ Froneberger | June 12, 2007 4:33 AM
Noah, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by Leandro | June 12, 2007 9:13 AM
Noah:
You are a living testament to your father's obviously tremendous integrity. I am so sorry for your loss, and my thoughts are with you and your family.
-Jesse
Posted by Jesse Shafer | June 12, 2007 10:54 AM
Noah, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father - I'm sure you've made him very proud. Many thanks for providing such a useful tool for a young homebuyer like myself! I've been a reader of your blog every day for at least a year now, and I coudln't have done it without your assistance!
Liz
Posted by Liz | June 12, 2007 12:56 PM
Noah deepest condolences to you and your family i know exactly what you are going through having been in your shoes 7 years ago,
All we can do is try and make them proud of us, whether they are here or not, and you do so through this open and honest blog of yours and the hard work you put in to it. Keep up the fantastic work, and return to the blogosphere only when you are good and ready.
Long life,
Dave
Posted by DAve | June 12, 2007 1:28 PM
Noah,
I've been reading your site for the last few months and want to express my condolences on losing your Dad. Judging by the care and thoughtfullness of your blog, he clearly taught you well and you have obviusly done him proud. Best wishes to you and your family,
Henry
Posted by Henry | June 12, 2007 4:55 PM
Noah. My condolences to you and your family. It sounds like your dad had a big influence on your life and I'm sure he was proud of you.
Vincent
Posted by Vincent | June 12, 2007 5:34 PM
Hey Noah, You probably read the comments so I am typing you this.. sitting down at Smithtown MItsubishi.. I miss your dad, he was the best.. and he loves you, he used to talk about you all the time. I remember the first time i brought my laptop in, he made me search for you and he was like thats my son! it was cute, your dads going to be missed, i dont konw if he ever talked about me but we usd to crack jokes and he was good company to keep.. i dont believe it, and i dont think i will.. cause every day since he left I've been asking if he has called.. I was the first person he talked to at the dealership since he went into the hospital.. and i guess i was the last because i spoke with him last week.. and he remembered me which made me happy.. i tried to keep him up and say i believed in him.. but life goes on man.. i was ur dads little buddy as he always called me. and well he was the best, he is the best. i'm going to miss him, and he will be missed.
If you'd like Email me at XvJrMafiavX@aol.com
Be good Noah
-Mike
Posted by Smithtown Mikey | June 12, 2007 7:43 PM
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Posted by D. Stein | June 12, 2007 7:55 PM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by Peggy | June 13, 2007 7:17 AM
I am truly blessed to have such caring readers of my blog. I THANK YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! Your words make the healing process easier and I thank you for that.
Mike - thank you so much. My dad talked about you all the time when he would tell me his stories of all the people he met at the dealership. He loved working there and even as early as a week ago, although confined to a bed, he said he was going bac k to work next week. Your words meant so much to me. Thank you! He will be missed.
Noah
Posted by Noah | June 13, 2007 10:40 AM
May he rest in peace, and may your soul be comforted. Take as much time off as you need. We want you back...when the time is right.
Posted by Chris Lengquist | June 13, 2007 3:15 PM
So sorry to hear about your loss. My sympathies to you and your family.
Posted by J.Cruz | June 13, 2007 10:31 PM
My deepest condolences to you and your family. My husband and I really understand what you are going through. My father-in-law just passed away a couple weeks ago from cancer as well.
Noah...I am sure your dad will be looking down upon you hoping to you succeed and happy in life. So let's not disappoint him and be strong.
Posted by Sudchai | June 14, 2007 12:33 AM
Our deepest and most sincere condolences- our prayers are with him.
Posted by Sang and Annie | June 14, 2007 12:56 AM
Noah- Please accept my condolences to you and your family. Cancer is the most evil insidious disease By its very nature, through excruciating trial, it teaches us the essentials of our humanity, love of family, coping with adversity and all about human dignity. We the survivors are better people for having loved and lost those dearest to us to this evil disease. Bless you and your family. I know your father was very proud of you.
Posted by Tom Johnson | June 14, 2007 1:14 AM
I've been a rather new reader to your blog, and it is one of my favourites already.
That being said, I wish you and your family all the best,and my prayers will be with your family.
Posted by Yohan | June 14, 2007 3:43 AM
best wishes, I'm sure you have made your father proud
Posted by chris | June 14, 2007 10:11 AM
Noah,
I wanted to add my condolences. I lost my father to cancer when I was very young and then lost my mother a few years ago so I know how difficult it is to lose a parent. Just remember that your dad will always be in your memory and continue to live through your deeds and actions.
With warmest sympathies,
Peter
Posted by Anonymous | June 14, 2007 10:46 AM
Noah-
My most sincere condonlences on your loss.
Taki no oto wa
Taete hisashiku
Narinuredo
Na koso nagarete
Nao kikoe kere
Though the waterfall
Ceased its flowing long ago,
And its sound is stilled,
Yet, in name it ever flows,
And in fame may yet be heard.
- Tom
Posted by drtomaso | June 14, 2007 1:43 PM
Thanks to everyone...it means alot to me and I am grateful to have such caring and dedicated readers.
I want to thank you for coming, for reading, and for speaking out. As long as you keep it up, I'll keep writing!
Noah
Posted by Noah | June 14, 2007 10:33 PM
Hi Noah, sorry I am so late to say something but I read your site daily and recommend others to it.
I am very sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like he was a great guy and you sound like you have taken after him.
Best regards
VDH
Posted by Anonymous | June 15, 2007 8:54 AM
Noah,
I haven't checked in for a week and just learned the bad news. I am very sorry for your loss. Really. Today, Father's Day must be especially difficult because it sounds as though you were close and had a great relationship. Those memories are yours forever. I must say our family recently experienced cancer, as my wife is a survivor, and we all learned firsthand that cancer really sucks. There is nothing fair about it. I admire your strength in channeling your passions into something constructive.
Best, Jonathan
Posted by Jonathan J. Miller | June 17, 2007 5:56 PM
Hi Noah:
Greetings from Finland. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I was very sorry to read about your father. My prayers are with him.
Take care,
Kristine
Posted by Kristine V | June 20, 2007 3:24 AM
Hi Noah,
I read your blog weekly and have been traveling, so I didn't see this news till now. So very, very sorry for your loss. I lost my father to cancer 2 yrs ago, and still miss him terribly. It doesn't seem right that the world continues on as usual while your own little world is in a tailspin. May you take comfort in the fact that he is at peace now. My condolences.
Jess
Posted by jess | June 21, 2007 11:25 PM
I'm so sorry to know that your Dad passed.
I will pray for both you and your family. May you find comfort in the knowledge that you did your very best for him.
Sincerely,
Mary D.
Posted by Mary D | July 7, 2007 8:36 PM