Sandy Bloomberg, founder of Tweeter Etc., dies

Sandy Bloomberg lived life his way – the way he wanted. He died peacefully surrounded by family on September 3rd. He leaves his loving wife of 40 years, Carolina; his daughter, Mikaela; his son, Josh, and his wife, Julie; and his four grandchildren, Sid, Momo, Kal, and Sunny.

Sandy (Samuel) grew up on Beacon St. in Brookline, MA, with his parents, Harvey and Harriet, his brother Jeff, and his beloved grandmother Clara. He graduated from Brookline High School in 1969, found college was not for him, and got right to work.

In 1972, he founded the local consumer electronics chain Tweeter Etc. with his cousin Michael, which grew to 180 stores at its peak. Sandy took great joy in pleasing his customers, marketing uniquely, and creating opportunities for his cherished employees. In 2011, he was recognized for his contributions to the industry by being inducted into the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame.

Despite being financially secure, Sandy never paid retail his entire life. Indeed, he was the Tom Brady of coupons.

He had a big heart and, with his wife, generously supported countless charitable causes, including Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (now known as 2Life Communities), the Boys and Girls Club, the Brookline Public Library, and Beaver Country Day School. He had a gregarious, charming, and witty personality and left a mark on every community he was a part of.

Sandy had an abundance of lifelong friends who became part of his extended family. Being friends with Sandy meant receiving spontaneous calls with offers of last-minute concert tickets, an extra 55” TV he had lying around, or help in a time of need. In his later years, Sandy loved playing golf, enjoying time with his grandchildren, eating foods specifically prohibited by his doctor, rooting for Boston sports teams, and discount shopping (RIP Filene’s Basement).

Sandy was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

Services will be held at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459, on Friday, September 6th, at 11:30 a.m. Shiva will be held at the home of Josh and Julie Bloomberg directly after the service until 5 p.m. and on Sunday, September 8th, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, charitable gifts may be made to 2Life Communities, 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton, MA 02135, or online at 2LifeCommunities.org.

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