Marvin A. Goldenberg
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marvin A. Goldenberg. Marvin was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather who embraced each moment of his life with a sense of grace, sophistication and dignity. He was a true gentleman, widely regarded for his wisdom, sense of humor, kindness and charm. An avid golfer, martini connoisseur and Frank Sinatra disciple through his final days, his resilience and positive outlook on life were a source of inspiration to all who knew him.
Marvin was born in New York City on May 9, 1927 to Birdie and Jack Goldenberg. Birdie introduced him to the game of golf when he was a young boy and it became a focal point for him throughout his life. He won the Queens Championship Tournament when he was 17 and went on to play Division 1 golf for Penn State University, where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. His college attendance was interrupted by war, and he served in both the Merchant Marines and the US Army. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree at George Washington University Law School while also working in the US Patent office in Washington DC. In 1960, Marvin and his young family moved to Syracuse NY and he began a 30-year career as a patent attorney with General Electric.
Marvin embodied a lifelong enthusiasm for and commitment to physical fitness, truly ahead of his time. He was active in handball, tennis, jogging and, in his later years, racewalking. At age 80, he set two American indoor records in the 3k and 5k racewalks. He walked his last race at age 90 and placed first in his age group. Remarkably, he performed a daily push-up routine into his 96th year.
Marvin is predeceased by his first wife, Regina F. Goldenberg, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage, and his second wife of 10 years, Doris Pearlman Goldenberg as well as his sister, Sonia Bushman. He is survived by his loving partner of 10 years Marilyn Pinsky of Sarasota, FL, her children and grandchildren, his daughter Elizabeth Goldenberg (Douglas Van Delia) of Tully, NY, his son James Goldenberg (Gay Shanahan) of Duxbury, MA, and his son William Goldenberg (Amy Henderson) of Boothbay, ME. He will be greatly missed by his six grandchildren, Marlee Delia (Tommy Honton), Quin Delia, Phoebe Goldenberg (David Randolph), Miles Goldenberg, Regina Goldenberg and Samuel Gray Goldenberg. He is also survived by his two loving nephews, Steven Bushman and Michael Bushman. In addition, he is mourned by stepdaughter Jill Pearlman (Vladimir Goldstein) and her children Rachel Pearl O’Shea and Eve O’Shea; and stepdaughter Heidi Pearlman Swartz (Craig Swartz) and their children Lisa Swartz and Jason Swartz.
Funeral services will be held at Temple Concord, 910 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY, on Thursday October 5 at 11:00 am. Family will be receiving condolences beginning at 10:00 am at the Temple. The service may be attended via zoom at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82920431033?pwd=C1R5KbgZsxlyJbP1I8s9SvwKA1uCtE.1
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marvin’s memory may be made to Smokey Hollow Community, Inc, whose mission is to provide safe, appropriate and affordable housing for adults with 24/7 support needs.
(https://smokeyhollowbville.networkforgood.com/projects/195024-support-smokey-hollow).