George Farber

1927 - 2019

George Farber, 92, formerly of Colrain, MA died on Tuesday (1/29/19) at Suffield By the River assisted living facility in Suffield, CT. Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 26, 1927, he was the son of Harry and Sarah (Smith) Farber. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class.He married the former Eleanor Goldberg on June 1, 1947 at Old Orchard Beach, Maine.After moving to Franklin County, he owned and operated Greenfield Furniture on Miles Street in Greenfield from 1965 to 1989. He was a former member of Temple Israel, and active in the community. George served on the Board of Directors for Franklin County Home Care (now LifePath), the Massachusetts Senior Action Council, Franklin County TRIAD, the Senior Centers of Greenfield and Shelburne and Hospice of Franklin County.George leaves his children: son Craig and daughter-in-law Joyce of Suffield, CT, son Gary and daughter-in-law Beth of Windsor, CT and daughter Janice Michel and son-in-law William of Greenfield; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He also leaves his son-in-law Butch Mula of Holden, sister Beatrice Elfman of Holyoke and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife in 2003, his daughter Nancy Mula in 2015, and a grandson Timothy Mula in 1987.Graveside services will be held on Friday (2/1/19) at 11:00 a.m. at the Temple Israel Cemetery on Log Plain Road, Greenfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to The Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Home, 14 High Street, Greenfield, MA 01301.