Norma Rothschild Goldberg

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Norma Rothschild Goldberg, 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon at her home. Born in Watertown, NY on January 31, 1928 to Martin and Rose Rothschild she was raised in Watertown.

While attending Syracuse University she met her future husband, the love of her life, Bernard “Bernie” Goldberg. They were married in 1949 and settled in Syracuse where they would raise their 4 children.

Norma returned to Syracuse University after her children were independent to pursue a Master’s degree in Reading Education. Following earning her Master’s degree she was a reading teacher in the Syracuse City Schools.

Norma was a former chairperson of the Central New York Girl Scount Council, a member of Temple Adath Yeshurun, the sisterhood of the Temple as well as being an active volunteer in the community and serving on many boards. She was a Master Bridge player and especially proud to serve on the national council of Sigma Delta Tau Sorority.

Norma’s family includes her children Marti and Harold Rifkin, Neil and Robin Goldberg, Jerry and Sharon Goldberg, and Steven and Sondra Goldberg; and the beloved Bubie to 11 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her husband Bernard “Bernie” Goldberg, her sister Emmeline Morris, and her brother Harold Rothschild.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 10AM in the Goldberg Sanctuary at Temple Adath Yeshurun, 450 Kimber Road, Syracuse. There are no calling hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery.

To virtually attend the service, please visit www.adath.org, and press play button on StreamSpot box

Shiva will be observed at Temple Adath Yeshurun on Thursday from 7-9PM,
Friday from noon to 2PM, and Saturday from 6-8PM

Contributions to perpetuate Norma’s memory may be made to Temple Adath Yeshurun www.sisskindfuneralservice.com