Sidney met my mom over 20 years ago while sitting in an adjacent seat at the symphony. Sidney was a lover of fine music and fine art, fine glass and a fine woman who later became his wife. Sidney is one of the smartest people I have ever met. He was an architect and designed some beautiful edifices in addition to his meticulous work on Fostoria American: A Complete Guide. One of the best words I can think of to describe him is 'a character'. I can still see him wearing his red "Fostoria American: A Complete Guide" sweatshirt along with his red hat on a sometimes an uncombed head of hair. He had an indomitable sense of humor that can be described as playful.He has definitely needed it. Sidney has survived both the 1979 Wichita Falls, Texas tornado; as well as a flood which invaded his and my mom's home just a few short years later. He walked with my mom in her 10+ year battle with cancer and still had time to devote to his love of Fostoria American, and of course, their many kitty cats. Sidney passed away of a sudden heart attack December 4, 1999 and was followed in death shortly thereafter by my mom, Tana Seligson. It was Sidney's hope that I would continue offering his Fostoria American book after he was gone. I am very proud to do just that. He and my mom will be missed most dearly.

Dara Jones