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Herb was born in Norristown on Sept. 2, 1925 and was a third generation Norristonian. Herb attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Rittenhouse Junior High School and graduated from Norristown High School in 1943.
Herb enlisted in the Army in May 1943, trained at the Virginia Military Institute and was assigned to the 86th infantry division known as the Blackhawks. Herb served in Europe and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
After his military service he attended and graduated from the Wharton School of Business at University of Pennsylvania.
After college, Herb initially worked in the family business known as Goldenburg's Furniture Store. The store was located on Main Street in Norristown and was started by his grandfather George in 1889.
Herb later worked as a Salesman and then Buyer for Thriftway Foods, which became later known as Fleming Foods. Herb retired in 1992.
Herb was very active at the Norristown Synagogue where he received the first Men's Club Man of the Year award in 1963.
Herb enjoyed participating in sports. He played on the Synagogue softball team and bowled for many years in the Brith Shalom league. Herb also enjoyed playing tennis and ping-pong and was an avid sports fan.
Herb is survived by his wife Edith (nee Adler). They had recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. His is also survived by two children, his son Bruce and Cerie (Fish) Goldenberg and a daughter Wendy (Goldenberg) Rothstein and three grandchildren Sarah, David and Rachel. He is also survived by his sister Rita (Goldenberg) Ehrenberg.
A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at Boyd- Horrox Funeral Home 200 West Germantown Pike Norristown, PA (610) 277-7000. Burial will be the Tiferet Bet Israel Cemetery, Fairfield Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Mr. Goldenberg's memory can be made to the Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Dr., Eagleville, PA 19403 or the Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401. Shiva will be observed at the home of Wendy Rothstein on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. To share your fondest memory of Herb, please visit www.lifecelebration.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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March 9, 2012
WE WERE THE THREE MUSKETEERS---BOB DAVIS,HERB GOLDENBERG AND ME(BOB JAFFE),AS KIDS.THO WE were SEPARATED BY MILES AND MILES,OUR THOUGHTS AND CARING FOR EACH OTHER HAVE ONLY GROWN STRONGER OVER THE YEARS.SO,BON VOYAGE TO ONE OF MY TWO BEST FRIENDS.AND May THE FAMILY'S MOURNING BE EASY ,KNOWING HOW MUCH HE WAS LOVED BY all.
dr.bob jaffe
miami beach,fl.
Thelma Christina
March 6, 2012
Herb and I worked many years together in the Fleming Philadelphia Division and when I moved to Oklahoma City we continued to keep in touch. Herb was a good person and a good mentor. In retirement he continued to give back by volunteering. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Theresa Bernick
March 5, 2012
I worked with Herb for many years at Fleming Foods. He was a kind and gentle man who always had the time to help others, and was very patient with those of us who were just starting in the food business. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sandra Sage
March 5, 2012
I worked as a young girl with Herbie at Fleming Foods. He was a friend and a mentor. He taught me alot and was always available to give advice and encourage me in my carear. We kept in touch through holiday cards and I was always so happy to receive them. My condolenscense to the family. Herb was a good man and a good friend.
Sandra Sage
Howard Adler
March 4, 2012
I will miss Uncle Herb. I will always treasure the fond memories I had with him.
With much love,
Howard Adler and Family
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