Truly Beloved Father of Grant Mobell, cherished Grandfather of Christina Quinn, Michaela Mobell and Joshua Mobell, generous great grandfather of Aurora, Lily and Scarlett, beloved brother-in-law of Arlene Mobell, treasured uncle of Marcie Rosenberg, Gary Mobell, Debbie Rochford, Steve Grant, Hollis Grant.
Sidney was a huge part of many people’s lives, and touched people all over the world, with 10 World Cruises to his credit, with his infectious smile, and a major positive outlook on life, and its people, with Humor, Kindness and Compassion. Sidney was the original "King of Bling” and go-to Jewelry Designer and Creator of Fine Art Jeweled Pieces that are in Collection at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC. Internationally Famous, but Uniquely San Francisco, Sidney designed and created many jewelry pieces to The Stars, Athletes, Major Companies. Sidney Mobell Fine Jewelry was a mainstay in San Francisco for over 30 years, with locations in Downtown San Francisco, and the SF Fairmont Hotel. Sidney was heralded around the world in newspapers, magazines, and television, and even had a Designed/Created Jewel in the movie, "Romancing A Stone". A joyful and innovative artist, Sidney patented jeweled art designs, and created his Signature Piece, the iconic Diamond Hourglass, inspired by his late wife Ronni.
Sidney was an icon of San Francisco and its culture whereby he filled multiple lifetimes of adventure in his 96 years. Sidney was born and raised in Denver Co, where he and his brother and sister had to be put in an Orphanage for a number of years. Graduating from North Denver High School in 1944, Sidney enlisted into the Navy, and was a World War II Veteran. Sidney was also an accomplished songwriter and singer of over 100 recorded songs, being a celebrated ASCAP Hall of Fame Songwriter, and he also had a small part in a movie.
As a World War II Veteran, he was a proud member of The Naval Order of the United States San Francisco Commandery. Perhaps one the ultimate accomplishments for him was when he was Honored in the Smithsonian.
He has a best-selling book on Amazon, “From and Orphanage to the Smithsonian”. Please buy it and enjoy all the pictures, history and amazing experiences he had during his 96 full years of life. You can also listen to him singing one of his songs he wrote “Bow Your Head” on YouTube https://youtu.be/I1Ef2vNFs2w
Donations would be appreciated to: Guide Dogs for the Blind, KQED, Peninsula Temple Sholom, Sutter Hospital Foundation, San Mateo Public Library, Jewish Family Service, as Funeral Services have passed, as in the Jewish Tradition.
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