Steven Goldberg

Steve was sooo talented...and quick. As President of the National Honor Society at Montgomery Blair High he had the honor of giving a brief, canned speech at a school assembly inducting new members. At the end of the speech, he was to light a candle representing "leadership." The match and the candle would not co-operate. Tension built, but he easily dispelled it when he said, "This candle is definitely not a leader." I'll always remember his grace under pressure and wicked humor.

Back in May 2010 Professor Goldberg joined us on the TV program Global Faith and Freedom. We discussed themes that arose out of his book "Bleached Faith." It was a great opportunity to discuss his book and his ideas. Professor Goldberg was very convincing in his articulate presentation and calm demeanor. It was obvious that he enjoyed the subject matter. We recorded three one half hour shows. Tragic is the loss of such a bright mind - and obviously a very caring person. It was our...

Professor Goldberg, with his intellectual brilliance and curiosity (matched only by his sense of humor) was not simply the best and most effective of my GULC professors some 30 years ago. He was also the only professor that, over the years, I kept in touch with and thought of as a mentor. Steve was extraordinarily generous with his time and interest in his former students. I enjoyed many lunches with him on my return trips from California to DC over the years, and I always looked forward to...

I met Steve and Mitsy before he began teaching at GULC. As a first year faculty person he was my supervisor for the group I shepherded through legal writing and research. That was in August of 1977. I have always remembered his opening remarks to me at the door of his apartment. " We are Irish, too, my family dropped the O' to avoid prejudice." The perfect thing to say to a young Jesuit who would work with him for the next year. He was a great man and as many have said his death a great loss...

In junior high and high school Steve was the perfect student, yet could make gentle fun of every teacher we had, including Coach Meyers with his "sagging man-to-man defense." Never forget, Steve was a starting forward on the junior high b-ball team. Truly Steve did justly, and loved mercy and walked humbly with his God. Oh, to hear him quote the Prophet Micah one more time! Our love to Missy and the family.

I am a 1984 graduate of Georgetown Law School. Prof. Goldberg taught me Contracts in 1981. Almost 30 years later, he is the professor who stands out over the course of my education. He was a terrific educator and attorney. My sincere condolences to his family

I was a classmate of Steven's at
Montgomery Blair High School. Even
as a teenager, he showed a true nobility of character and a devotion
to ethics. He was very well-liked in
high school and I'm sure he will be
missed by many, many people. The world
has lost another great soul.
Larry Shotland
Hanover, Pa.

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Steve back in the early 1960's through Lincoln AZA, BBYO, in Silver Spring, Maryland. He was just a great fellow, so bright yet so down to earth and relaxed. I have not been in touch with him since.

His contributions were great and therefore his loss is all the more tragic. I do not know any of his family, but my sincere sympathy goes out to all of them, as well as to his many friends. I wish I could say something to lessen their...