Passing of Sid Wallach

[hydromike]

While at RI today, I learned of the passing of Sid Wallach, owner of Recreatives Industries. I don't really know the details, or any other information about Sid right now, but wanted to extend my sympathies to the Wallach family and those at RI and abroad who knew him. Sid has been partial or full owner of RI from the very beginning in 1969, I believe.

Hats off to a person who helped to root not only the amphibious ATV industry, but the ATV industry as a whole here in the States.

~m

[jpswift1]

I'm really sorry to hear this. Sid was a great guy. We spoke many times about AATV's and I even helped him gather vintage 6x6 literature for his book that he was writing. He was one of the most easiest going, down to earth people that I have ever met. R.I.P. Mr. Wallach, we'll never forget you or you're accomplishments in the world of AATV's.

[Mike]

I'm really sorry to hear that. I had the pleasure of speaking with Sid briefly on a couple of occasions and I can only echo what Mike and Jeff have already said. I was looking forward to meeting him at Ashtabula and seeing his book for the first time.

He was a walking history book of ATV information as he was right there up front the entire way for the whole 40 year journey. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wallachs and the entire RI family as well.

[Don]

Our thoughts and prayers are also with the Wallach family and the RI family. The industry and the hobby have lost one of their foundation stones and Sid will be missed.

The Kinyon family

[rdr]

thoughts and prayers to the wallach family . and to the RI family . the rogers family .

[Joe M]

Sorry too hear this. My Condolences to the Wallach Family.

[whipper-ag]

We never had the pleasure of meeting Sid.

We are sad to hear of his passing & for his family including those at Recreatives.

Whipper & Bridget

[LittleG]

Uncle Sid will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wallach family and everybody at R I. The Glogowski Family

[Matt O.]

Our thoughts and prayers are also with the Wallach family and the RI family.

The Oxender family.

[mad_max_500cc]

i heard sid was in rough shape but this still comes as a surprise to me i just saw sid abought a month ago when he came to my work for a state inspection on his car. sid was a great guy always pleasant and loved conversation my thoughts and prayers go out to jay and his entire family and the crew at RI ....

[brushcutter]

I am almost to the point of that I never had the pleasure of knowing a man who built some of the coolest toys ever! well, Mr. Sid and may God bless all your family and those at RI and comfort you all in this time of sorrow.

[philipatmaxfour]

Sid Wallach

I want to extend my sympathies to Jay and all of the family and workers at Recreatives. Sid was respected by everybody that I ever spoke with at R.I. and he will be missed. When dozens of AATV companies were failing, Sid made R.I. work and gave us the chance to practice our sport. Thanks Sid.

[coosaridgerider]

Sorry to hear this,Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wallach family and every one at RI.May he rest in peace.From the Branum family.

[techfx]

My condolences to RI and Sid's family/friends . I've only heard the name a few times but, have enjoyed the machines he's had a part in for most of my life.

[kahn]

Hats Off.

Always sorry to hear of passing. My sincere condolences.