NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Former bedding executive Alan Carlitz, who founded Superior Bedding in 1974, has died. He was 78.
Carlitz began his career in the bedding industry in 1958 at Honor-Built Sleep products, a Serta licensee in Philadelphia. He held various management positions working his way up through the company and eventually being named vice president of purchasing.
In 1974, Carlitz opened Superior Bedding in Philadelphia, which became an Englander licensee a few years later. Along with his brother Stuart Carlitz, president and CEO of Bedding Industries of America and Eclipse International, Alan Carlitz worked to build the Englander brand for several years until they parted to start individual business ventures.
Later in his career, Alan Carlitz rejoined his brother to work at Bedding Industries of America in New Jersey as its vice president of operations.
“Alan was a visionary in the bedding industry, and having been able to work alongside my brother at various point in my career has been an honor and something I will always cherish,” said Stuart Carlitz. “He was a well-respected businessman, and his dedication and commitment to his customers led him to achieve great success. I will miss him dearly.”
In addition to this brother Stuart, Alan is survived by another brother Geoffrey Carlitz, two daughters and three grandchildren. The family asks that in lieu of followers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
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