West Lebanon, N.H. — Sydney Mitchell of West Lebanon, N.H, and formerly of New York City and New Rochelle, N.Y., beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, of natural causes.  He was 102 and was predeceased by his wife, Cecile Mitchell, who died in 2013, just a month short of their 73rd wedding anniversary.  He is survived by his daughter Susan Rosie Greenstein (Lewis), daughter Andrea Mitchell (Alan Greenspan), son Arthur Mitchell (Nancy), granddaughter Rachel Mitchell (Matthew Haber), grandson Joshua Mitchell, granddaughter Sara Greenstein, and great-grandchildren; Adara Greenstein and Isaac Haber, as well as many devoted nieces and nephews. Sara and Adara also live in West Lebanon.

Mr. Mitchell was one of the founders of Loroman Company, a New York firm that designs and manufactures furniture and housewares. Planning to retire at age 65, when he and his partner sold the business, he accepted an invitation that to the surprise of no one who knew him well kept him involved with Loroman, providing insight and direction, into his eighties.

In New Rochelle, he was an active member and past President of Beth El Synagogue, playing a leading role in fund-raising for a new sanctuary that remains the home of the congregation. With Cecile, he also dedicated his energies to an organization for developmentally challenged children and to the growth of what was then the Philharmonic Symphony of Westchester. He was the “Pied Piper” of neighborhood activities, organizing backyard softball games that brought all, boys and girls equally, together for weekend fun. His enthusiasm also led to happy years coaching a Little League team.

Throughout a long, well-lived life, he retained his characteristic charm, generosity, and resilience.  The family wishes to express profound gratitude to the extraordinary circle of caregivers and medical professionals who made possible many good years for Cecile and Sydney in the Upper Valley.

A graveside service was held at Riverside Cemetery, Saddle Brook, N.J. on Friday, Jan. 20.