Martin Hilbert Sosnick

March 30, 1931 – February 4, 2021

Marty was born in San Francisco to Mahla and Gedalia Sosnick. He died peacefully with his wife Goldie by his side. Marty was the brother of the late Myron and the late Robert Sosnick. He attended Central Hebrew School under the leadership of Rabbi Stolper. From there he created lifelong friendships. Marty was a proud graduate of Lowell High School and UC Berkeley. Upon graduation he immediately joined the family business, J Sosnick and Son as the third generation. The business was started in 1906 by his grandfather, Joseph Sosnick. Marty was instrumental in building the import and distribution business of fine wines. It was during this time he had great joy from his travels to the vineyards in Europe where he would taste and purchase wines for the US Market.

After the sale of the wine business, he led the family in building a distribution company of Kosher and Gourmet foods and then again in the Candy Business.

Marty was involved in the Jewish Community beginning with AZA, B’nai Brith and JNF. Was a founding member and Past President of Congregation Adath Israel. He also was a member of the Shriners.

Marty was recently honored at the Jewish Study Network annual gala. Marty and Goldie were married for 64 years. They have 3 children: Jeff (Marian), Wayne (Amy) and Michele (Steve Goren). His grandchildren are Brandon, Andrea, Bebe, Adam, Joey and Zac. brother-in-law to Phillip Kaplan.

Upon retiring from the wine business, he loved to spend time at his home in the Sonoma Valley. He loved to entertain his children, grandchildren and many friends. He was passionate about traveling, reading and history.

Donations can be made to Congregation Adath Israel or Peninsula Sinai Congregation.