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Lillian Goldfarb Obituary

Goldfarb, Lillian E. ALBANY Lillian E. Goldfarb, age 91, of Albany, died on Friday, February 27, 2009. Born in New Brunswick, N.J., she was devoted to her late husband Jacob Goldfarb, her children and siblings. Lillian loved music, reading, writing and knitting. Lillian worked alongside her husband and son, Gerald Goldfarb for many years in a neighborhood grocery store. She was a life member of U.O.T.S., Abigail #3 and Temple Beth Abraham Jacob. She is survived by her two sons, Gerald L. Goldfarb (Susan P.) and Bruce H. Goldfarb (Susan S.). Lillian was predeceased by her son, Stephen M. Goldfarb. She is also survived by brothers, Sydney and Leonard (Selma) Engel; a sister, Muriel Hausler; her grandchildren, Dana Parrot, Mara Mazza, Alyson Goldfarb, Andrea Gauntlet, Jarrad Goldfarb; and three great-grandchildren. Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.. Interment will follow in Beth Abraham Jacob Cemetery, Guilderland, N.Y. The period of mourning will be observed at the home of Gerald and Susan Goldfarb, 5 Heather Lane, Troy, Sunday thru Tuesday 6-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Lillian's memory to Congregation Beth Abraham Jacob, 380 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12209. For directions or to sign the online family guest book please visit, levinememorialchapel.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 28, 2009.

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Janice Kirschwing

March 4, 2009

My dear cousins,
I will miss my dear aunt and will cherish my many memories of her and Uncle Jack and the many good times. Love, Janice

March 3, 2009

Goldfarb family,
I'm saddened to hear about Lillian.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue MacDonald (Price Chopper)

Stephanie Roth-Pelkey

March 1, 2009

To The Goldfarb Family,
We were so saddened to hear the news of Little Aunt Lil's passing. She will surely be missed but not forgotten. We have many happy memories of the good old days on Pinehurst ave.

Clint W. Young & James Ross

February 28, 2009

Gerry and the entire family, I would like to take this time to offer you all my heartfelt sympathy and condolence. I am now 50 years old but I have never forgotten how sweet , kind and understanding that " Ms. Lil " always was to all of the children in Arbor Hill. Take comfort in knowing that " Ms. Lil " is once again with Jake! May they both rest in peace.
P.S The supermarket has and will never ever be the same since you all left!

Karen and Bob Moore

February 28, 2009

To the Goldfarb family, especially Jerry - Please accept our sincere condolences.

Jacquie and Deano Timpanaro

February 28, 2009

To the Goldfarb family,
We were so saddened to hear the news of Aunt Little Lil's passing. It seems like yesterday that we were all sitting around her kitchen table on Pinehurst Avenue noshing on candy. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you.

Eleanor & Al Staff

February 28, 2009

To Lil's children, siblings, and mishpucha,
Eleanor and I are grieved to read about Lil's death. We had many joyful moments with her and Jake. She had a full life, and we are all mortal. Remember all the good.

Bryan Roth

February 28, 2009

To the Goldfarb family we send our deepest sympathy. You lost a fine lady who led a full life. May you share all the great memories of the dearly departed.
With Love,
Bryan and Joelle Roth

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