Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - June 21, 2000
Deceased Name: JESSE SIGMUND ROSENFELD JR.
Jesse Sigmund Rosenfeld Jr., president of Deansgate Inc., formerly Famous Sternberg Manufacturers of Menswear, and Hirsch's Store in Fayette, Miss., died Sunday of kidney failure at Meadowcrest Hospital. He was 88. Mr. Rosenfeld was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. He was a graduate of Isidore Newman High School and Tulane University School of Business. He was a former board member of Lakewood Country Club. He was a member of Temple Sinai, Willow Wood Home for Jewish Aged and the American Institute of Menswear. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Emmie Lucille Hirsch Rosenfeld; a son, Richard Rosenfeld; a brother, Henry Rosenfeld; and four grandchildren. A graveside service will be held today at 10 a.m. at Hebrew Rest Cemetery No. 2, 2100 Pelopidas St. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.