Edelstein received a 2004 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre for, “providing the theatre community with hearty sustenance and a cheerful home-away-from-home at the Café Edison, known affectionately as the ‘Polish Tearoom.'” Additionally, the role of Bernie in Neil Simon’s play 45 Seconds from Broadway was based on Edelstein.
Edelstein is survived by his wife, Frances; his daughter, Harriet Strohl; a son, Scott; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
