Obituary of Eleanor F. Rosenberg

Eleanor F. Rosenberg, age 91, of the Ohav Shalom Apartments in Albany died peacefully at her residence with family members present on Monday, December 10, 2012. She was married to Arthur D. Rosenberg until his passing. Loving Mother of Paul Rosenberg (Patricia Kernan) and Stanley Rosenberg (Margie Rosenberg), both of Albany. Sister of Sylvia Gross of Los Angeles, Calif. and Abraham Sofer (Sherry Shapiro) of Colonie. Grandmother of Miriam and Ephraim Rosenberg. She also leaves her longtime loyal companion, Joseph Grossman of Albany. Eleanor graduated from Hunter College with a major in accounting. She worked in the private sector for several years in bookkeeping and accounting and eventually was hired by NYS Department of Civil Service in 1968. Within a few years, she accepted a managerial position with NYS Department of Social Services, where she worked until she retired in 1994. She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and donated to many charities. She regularly attended Congregation Ohav Shalom Sabbath and holiday services. Eleanor loved to go folk dancing, which she continued till age 90. Services at Congregation Ohav Shalom, 113 New Krumkill Road, Albany on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11:30am. Interment will follow in the Ohav Shalom Cemetery on Church Road in Guilderland. It was important to Eleanor to donate to good causes; therefore, those wishing to remember her in a special way may make a memorial contribution to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205, Congregation Ohav Shalom or a charity of your choice. The family welcomes visitors at Ohav Shalom Apartments, 115 New Krumkill Road, Apartment 511 A lbany on Wednesday (12/12) from 6:30 to 8pm; Thursday and Friday from 2-3pm; and Saturday through Monday from 6; 30pm to 8pm. In keeping with Jewish tradition, please do not bring flowers. The family would like to thank all of the health care aides and professionals for their loving care of Eleanor for the last 7 months.