Person:Sidney Rofey (1)

About Sid Rofey

Sidney G. 'Sid' Rofey was born 9 September 1915 in New Jersey, the son of David Rofey (b. abt. 1882) and his wife Mary (b. abt. 1894), both immigrants from Russia who came to America. In about 1924, when Sid was 9 years old, Sid's family moved to Los Angeles, California. Sid graduated from Venice High School in Los Angeles, where he was editor of the school newspaper. Shortly after his graduation, he took his first job in the grocery industry, working for service deli concessioner Lou Lizer at Sam Selig's market in Inglewood.

In the 1940 Census, Sid's occupation was listed as a "Clerk", working 52 weeks in the prior year and 48 hours in the prior week. His education completed was listed as "4th year High School. Sid served his country and enlisted into the armed services of the United States during World War II on 27 May 1943, according to enlistment records.

Sid worked for much of his professional career in the Retail Grocery Industry in Southern California. Prior to 1964, Sid worked for Shopers Markets and then Better Food Markets, a chain that grew to approximately 18 locations throughout Southern California, based in the South Bay area. In 1966, he was working as the Delicatessan Director for Continental Food Markets (which was formerly Piggly Wiggly of California).

Sidney Rofey passed away 30 March 2007 in Los Angeles County, California.

1.   Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).

   U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
   Name: Sidney G. Rofey
   Last Residence: 90808 Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
   BORN: 9 Sep 1915
   Died: 30 Mar 2007
   State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)

2.   United States. National Archives and Records Administration (ARC # 1263923). World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946. (2002).

   U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
   Name: Sidney G Rofey
   Birth Year: 1915
   Race: White, citizen (White)
   Nativity State or Country: New Jersey
   State of Residence: California
   County or City: Los Angeles
   Enlistment Date: 27 May 1943
   Enlistment State: California
   Enlistment City: Los Angeles
   Branch: No branch assignment
   Branch Code: No branch assignment
   Grade: Private
   Grade Code: Private
   Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
   Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
   Source: Civil Life
   Education: 4 years of high school
   Civil Occupation: Sales clerks
   Marital Status: Single, with dependents
   Height: 42
   Weight: 436 [sic]

3.   United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627).

   1940 United States Federal Census
   Name: Sidney Rofey
   Age: 24
   Estimated birth year: abt 1916
   Gender: Male
   Race: White
   Birthplace: New Jersey
   Marital Status: Single
   Relation to Head of House: Son
   Home in 1940: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
   Street: Dudley Avenue
   House Number: 44
   Inferred Residence in 1935: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
   Residence in 1935: Same Place
   Sheet Number: 15B
   Occupation: Clerk
   Attended School or College: No
   Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
   Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
   Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
   Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
   Income: 1040
   Income Other Sources: No
   Household Members: Name Age
   David Rofey 58
   Mary Rofey 46
   Sidney Rofey 24
   Fay Rofey 7
   Gilbert Lezer 24
   Beatrice Lezer 20

4.   Jewish Journal.com
   26 April 2007.

   Sidney Rofey died March 30 at 91. He is survived by daughters, Sandra and Rochelle; and three grandchildren. Groman