OBITUARIES
Lenore Epstein
Norman Joel Greenberg
Lenore Epstein, age 82, passed away April 7, 2020. Born in Richmond Hills, N.Y., she was the beloved daughter of the late Betty and Isidore “Chic” Lupescu. Lenore was a devoted wife to the love of her life, and is survived by her husband of 62 years, Preston H. Epstein. She was the adored mother of Jeffrey M. Epstein, Susan E. Heidt and Jonathan A. Epstein, and is survived by son-in-law Ronald, daughter-in-law Laura and six grandchildren, Michelle, Danielle, Jamie, Rachel, David and Isla. Lenore Epstein and Preston were high-school sweethearts. They married in Verona, Italy, which kickstarted Lenore’s passion for travel, which she indulged throughout her life. So high-energy, she combined being a homemaker and true matriarch of the family with both entrepreneurial flairs having started and run various businesses in Jacksonville, Fla., and Birmingham, Ala., including with Preston running Celebrated Experiences. She had a passion for philanthropic and community work. She was a board member of Community Kitchens of Birmingham, a board member of ORT, an active fundraiser for the N.E. Miles Jewish Day School in Birmingham, and was involved with many synagogue organizations and many other charitable organizations. Warmly loved and admired by all who knew her, she will be remembered for her strength, warmth, humor and caring nature. For the past 12 years Lenore was a resident of Atlanta, Ga. She passed away having survived multiple cancers and suffered from dementia. Funeral services will be private. To express condolences and/or make donations, the family asks that you contact those charities devoted to feeding those in need during these difficult times. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
Norman Joel Greenberg, 76, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away peacefully April 8, 2020. Norman had an unrivaled fighting spirit throughout the years and will be greatly missed. Norman was a native Atlantan, attended Grady High School and the University of Georgia. He was predeceased by his parents Sonny Greenberg and Pauline Greenberg Gouse. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Sherrie Greenberg, their children Jeff and Leslie Greenberg, Todd and Laurie Greenberg and Cary Greenberg. He was a one of a kind Poppy to his five grandchildren Andrew, Maxwell, Brett, Conner and Taylor. He is also survived by his sister Gloria Cohen of Columbus, Ga. The family would like to give their utmost thanks and gratitude to the team at Piedmont Hospital and Piedmont Heart Institute. Additionally, his family would like to thank Weinstein Hospice for the great care and devotion given by Nolan Teter and Carla Polikov. Likewise, a special thanks to his caregiver Desmond Tucker. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Weinstein Hospice, 3150 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30327. A private graveside service was held April 10 at Arlington Memorial Park.
82, Atlanta
Roslyn Goldberg 95, Atlanta
Roslyn Goldberg, 95, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away peacefully April 20, 2020. Born September 24, 1924, in New York, N.Y. to Helen and Abraham Fingerhut, she grew up in Woodmere on Long Island. She graduated as a member of the basketball team and best dressed at Lawrence High School. Following high school, she attended Syracuse University, where she continued her basketball career and met the love of her life, Seymour Goldberg, who she married in 1944. Roz and Sy, as they were known to everyone, moved to Woodmere, N.Y., where they had a daughter, Claire. While working as a bookkeeper, Roz tirelessly raised money for various Jewish organizations including Hebrew National Orphan Home and Sam Fields YMHA in New York. She was an integral part of both Congregation Shearith Israel and Congregation Beth Tefillah in Atlanta. In 1980, Roz and Sy moved to Atlanta to be close to family and their three grandchildren Adina, Michael and Alex. The couple flourished in the South, and made a life enriched with family, friends, celebrations and travel. Roz was a magnet and confidant to her friends of all ages. Everyone sought her out due to her extraordinarily kind nature and wise advice. She was an eternal optimist and had a gift for putting people together and introducing her diverse friends to each other. Her social calendar was one to be envied: dinners, theater, mahjong tournaments and movie clubs. Her days and nights were filled with outings and lots of laughter, … and fashion. Roz carried her high school title with her and was a “Fashionista Extraordinaire” until the last moment. Each and every day, Roz “dressed to the nines” and looked gorgeous whether she was staying home or going out. Her accessories and shoes were perfectly coordinated with her outfits, accentuated by her signature hairstyle and manicured nails. However, what really defined her life was her family. Her daughter Claire was her pride and joy, and her love grew exponentially when Adina, Michael and Alex were born. Her grandchildren were her whole life. She and Sy never missed a birthday party, a piano recital, a baseball game, an honors ceremony, or a chance to be together for anything and everything. Her great-grandchildren continued to reap the benefits, joy and luck of having such an involved GiGi. Roz was predeceased in death by her husband of 50 years Sy, and is lovingly survived by daughter Claire (Howard) Peck; grandchildren Adina Kalish, Michael (Dara) Kalish, Alex (Jessica) Kalish; great-grandchildren Talia and Ryan Neufeld, Stella and Sy Kalish, Shane and Ruby Kalish; sisters-in-law Norma Goldberg and Lois Goldberg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Roslyn can be made to Jewish Family & Career Services, Atlanta Scholars Kollel, Congregation Beth Tefillah, and The William Breman Jewish Home. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
76, Atlanta
Vivian Rosenfeld Greene 82, Atlanta
“Vivacious” Vivian Rosenfeld Greene, 82, born Sept. 19, 1937, in Atlanta, Ga., passed away peacefully at Berman Commons Memory Care center March 8, 2020. A second-generation native Atlantan, Vivian was the daughter of the late E. David and Fannie Rosenfeld, and sister to the late Robert Rosenfeld. Vivian attended Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Emory University. Vivian was an avid performer and became the premier Israeli folk dance teacher in Atlanta, instructing children and adults alike throughout the city for decades. She led her family with her first husband to become the dancing troupe, The Miller Family Israeli Folk Dancers, which performed for a variety of festivals and functions throughout the Southeast for several years. Vivian worked in many industries, including as an advertising executive and a salesperson. She loved travel, so becoming a travel agent allowed her the wherewithal to explore near and far. She loved to learn about new customs, foods, and, of course, dances. She was not shy about engaging in conversations with the “natives” and squeezing as much joy out of trips as possible. Vivian met her match when she married Bob Greene. Their 37-year relationship made both of them better people, and they both were so lucky to have found each other and enjoy life to its fullest together. Their shared sense of humor and desire to dance, travel and find laughter everywhere were uplifting to all who knew them. Though Vivian’s love of Israel and Judaism was always expressed through song and dance, more recently she became more religiously observant and gained much from synagogue attendance and participating in lectures by various rabbis. She would observe Shabbat and would spend her afternoons reading a variety of Jewish texts. Whenever there was a family crisis, Vivian would send those suffering some Jewish book, article or sermon apropos to the situation. Doing so she let her family members know how much she loved them. She is survived by her loving husband Bob; her son and daughter-in-law Neal and Denise Miller; daughter Ann Tamli; stepson and stepdaughter-in-law Gary and Sally Greene; stepdaughter Debby Greene; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law Ruth and George Cohen; a combined 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services for immediate family were held at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery April 10. Rabbi Mark Zimmerman of Congregation Beth Shalom officiated. You may view a recording of the funeral service using the following URL https://www.facebook.com/dresslersjewishfuneralcare/. As social distancing is currently in place due to COVID-19, instead of in-person condolence calls, please share your memories and pictures of Vivian on the Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care Guestbook. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, CDC Foundation, or Congregation Beth Shalom. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999. ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES APRIL 30, 2020 | 57
