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Marilyn Arenson
August 22, 2019
Great man left a great legacy may his soul Rest In Peace
September 27, 2010
Dear Norma, Neil and Robin, Steve & Sandy, and the entire Goldberg family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Bernie was a very good, kind and generous man.
Our sincere heartfelt sympathy and may you all find strength in your good memories of him.
Marilyn Arenson & Family
September 4, 2010
Neil, Steve, and Family,
I was employed by Raymours Furniture back in the early 80's and during that time had plenty of exposure to your Dad. I can vividly recall a particular experience when he looked at me over the top of his glasses, put his hand on my shoulder and said, "son, listen to me and you'll be a much brighter person". I did, and I am.
-Mark Humez
John Lewis
September 2, 2010
Neil & Steve, as well as Michael and the entire Goldberg Family..... It is with great sadness that I heard of Bernie's passing. My wife and I wanted to attend the services, but were unable to. It would have been great to see all of you, even under such sad circumstances. Even to this day, after all these years, I look upon you as family. My nearly 20 years with the company has left me with fond memories and a wealth of retail education and experience. I frequently relate many of my experiences with Raymour & Flanigan to those around me.
Bernie ("Mr. Bernard") taught me alot about the business from the ground up. I still harp on my sales staff to turn lamp shades around so the seam is in the back (I do this at home, as well as my wife, who is an interior designer) Bernie taught me that!! He also taught me to sell a customer what we have, no what they want. I got good at it and kept inventory moving and getting a commission check sooner as well.
Who could forget the shoes that Bernie wore at the Seneca Mall Showroom back in the day! Thank God for the squeaking noise they made on that tile floor which gave us all warning of his approach.
I learned so much, from so many in those years, and I can honestly say that it has never left me. I continue to teach as I was taught. Bernie, Arnie, and Bob McKenzie may have passed, but their memories and accomplishments will live on forever.
Neil, Steve, and Mike.... it goes without saying that all of your hard work can be measured by the growth and success throughout the years. I'm not only proud of my years spent with the company, but like to think I helped in some small way in the early growing years.
Furniture is my life. I have no regrets. Retail is in my blood, and Bernie is embedded in my memory
With Loving Respect,
John E. Lewis Jr.
1st Recipient of the Sol E. Goldberg Award
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Monte Tainter
August 31, 2010
Dear Neil, Robin & family,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know your father but if he was as kind and generous as all of you have been to my mother these past years he will be a great loss to the community. My guess is that my mom and your dad are swapping stories about all of you right now. My mother talked of your family often and would tell us how much she enjoyed your visits to Kay's.
Monte, Marie and Morgan
Jim Marzo
August 31, 2010
Dear Neal, Steve and family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. He was truly a gentleman and I will always remember him. As a new rep starting out in the business several years ago, he was always cordial and respectful to me when I called on him and I respected him a great deal for that quality. He and Arnie were truly a part of the "old guard" in the industry, and we will miss him dearly. My deepest condolences.
ellen morrissey
August 31, 2010
Dear Robyn and Neil we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ellen and Erin Morrissey
August 30, 2010
Dear Norma and Family, We were deeply saddened to hear of Bernie's passing. He was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Please accept our sincere condolences to the family
Shirley and Bob Rosen
Alan Gramet
August 30, 2010
Norma and Family,
I was deeply moved to hear of Bernie's passing. I was always very fond oh him and how he related to his family. He had a great perspective on what was important in life.
His legacy is his family. He was as proud of them as you were of him.
Lori Tainter
August 30, 2010
Dear Neil, Robin & family.
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your dad/grandfather. Wasn't a very good week for any of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Rand Rudolph
August 30, 2010
Norma and Family - We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Bernard. You were always very nice neighbors and I will always remember the dinner bell and hoops in the driveway. May his memory be but for a blessing. zikhrono livrakha
Rand & Lorie Rakov Rudolph
August 30, 2010
DEAR NORMA,'
WE ARE DEEPLY SADDED TO HAVE HEAR ABOUT BERNIE, WE ARE NOW IN NY OR WE WOULD HAVE ATTENDED THE SERVICES YESTERDAY. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
IRVIN AND BARBARA SCHAPIRO
August 29, 2010
Dear Robin and Neil,
Roz just told us about your father/in law's death. Although we didn't know him, he was clearly an accomplished and involved member of the community. We hope his legacies will give you many years of good memories.
Love to everyone
Linda and Sid
August 29, 2010
To Marti and her family, Tony and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mother and the entire family... Mariette and Tony
Johanna
August 29, 2010
Well what can i say, first of all I am so sorry to hear about Bernie's passing...I go back as far as 1975 being apart of the Raymours & Flanigan team. It was a great honor to work for him. To Neil & Steve and faimilies my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Johanna (Bellor) Marks
Howard and Marilyn Marwill
August 29, 2010
Dear Norma, Neil and Robin, Steve and Sandy and your families.
Marilyn and I offer our thoughts in your loss of such a wonderful man.
I feel a huge empty space knowing that your husband and father is gone. I looked up to Bernie for many years and truly felt he was a friend to me always. He was definitely a role model to me!
Fondly, Marilyn and Howard Marwill
August 29, 2010
To Neil and family
My deepest condolences on the passing of your father.
Donald (Danny) Goodman
Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, Israel
August 28, 2010
To The Goldberg Family..My most sincere sympathy and thoughts to you all.Dr Bladen and I watched you all grow up and your dear father was so proud of all of you.We always had a good laugh because Bernie was my parents paper-boy and she would give he and Arnie cookies. Our many
memories are wonderful.My thoughts are with you all..Mickie Bladen
August 28, 2010
Steve and Goldberg family, Sorry about your loss, thoughts and prayers,Lloyd Soppe
Paul Restante
August 28, 2010
Neil, Steve and Families-
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paul and Janet Restante
gary tancredi
August 28, 2010
Neil and family. Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I'm sure that you
all saw him as a great man. I had the pleasure of working for Raymours back in the mid nineties. You can be proud of his service to
his country, as a WWII veteran, who, along with my father, fought in europe. God keep you and your family in peace.
Gary Tancredi
Heather Rogers
August 28, 2010
My sincere condolences to the whole family in the passing of Mr. Goldberg. I enjoyed my time working with the company and with him.
August 28, 2010
Norma, Neil, Steve and Families
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband and father. Bernie was such a COLOSSAL figure. You should be very proud to have had a husband and father as great as he. I remember as if it were yesterday, playing Ping Pong in your basement and your Mom bringing us sandwiches and also all the great times at Ithaca. Be thankfull of all the positive years working together and building such a fantastic business. When you get sad, remember all the great times you had with Bernie, and celibrate his wonderful life. Looking forward to seeing you.
Once again accept our sincere condolences
Disto & Linda
Jay & Sheila Slotnick
August 28, 2010
Our sincere condolences to the whole family on your loss.
Martha Barsha
August 28, 2010
Jerry and I had wonderful outings with you and Norma. Your wonderful family is a tribute to a well spent life. In friendship and Love Martha Barsha
John R. Neer Jr.
August 28, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jim Ennis
August 28, 2010
To the Family of Bernard "Bernie" Goldberg:
I join in extending my sincere heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this most difficult time. May happier memories help to sustain you and bring you comfort through this period of sorrow.
BOB ADAMS
August 28, 2010
BERNIE, ARNIE, THEIR WIVES, HENRY COHEN AND MYSELF,HOLDING THE SUPER SALE AT THE OUTLET STORE ON WEEKENDS IN THE OLD ROYS STORE ON NORTH SALINA STREET ONCE A MONTH, DURING THE SUMMER. WHAT GREAT TIMES WE HAD. BOB ADAMS
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