Horton Wasserman

Husband, father, grandfather, Horton Wasserman, 94, died on September 8, 2024. Born on May 9, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY, he was a devoted husband or 61 years to Barbara and a loving father to Tammy and Ivan.

Horton was hard-working and dedicated. He spent over 60 years working as a civil engineer, and was an internationally known expert in the design of water treatment facilities. He authored numerous papers, received numerous awards, lectured in universities, and if you drink the water in many places throughout America and the world, you have Horty to thank. Despite his many responsibilities, he always made time for his family and friends.

Horty’s interests helped define who he was. He enjoyed spending countless hours in his gardens and building up the banks in his beloved Silvermine River at home in Connecticut. He was an avid tennis player, playing countless sets of doubles with his “girlfriends” in Ft. Lauderdale, a skilled bridge player, and nothing made him happier than a dry martini and lobsters he cooked outside over his wood-burning grill. He loved to travel, and spent time in Japan, Egypt, Venezuela, Kuwait, all over Europe, and even Uganda, not to mention his time spent in the Navy in Korea.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Barbara, children Tammy Resnikoff (Dr. Michael Resnikoff) Ivan Wasserman (Molly Elkin), grandchildren, Jacob and Ali Resnikoff and Sydney, Teddy and Joey Wasserman, as well as many friends and extended family members who will miss him dearly.

The family will be receiving guests on Tuesday, September 10th from 12:15 to 12:45pm at the Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ, followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to UNCF, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, or a charity of your choice.

We find comfort in knowing that Horton’s legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever. He had a damn good run, and for that, we are grateful.