Obituary of Rebecca Goldman

Rebecca (Ricky), Greenberg Goldman of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2014. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa, Mrs. Goldman had been an Albany resident since 1956. She had been employed as a secretary for the New York State Department of Health for many years, retiring several years ago. Ricky was a member of Congregation Beth Abraham Jacob, the B'nai B'rith Women and the former Abigail # 3 United Order of True Sisters. Ricky is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Melvin Goldman. Devoted mother of Amy Gerling and her husband Mark of Albany and Glenn Goldman and his wife Maryclaire Hassett of Clifton Park, NY. Sister of Frances Bernstein and Anne Harris both of Pittsburgh, Pa. Ricky also leaves her #1 grandson, Adam Gerling as well as nieces and nephews, Adrienne Harris, Michael Harris, Donna Greenberg, Gary Bernstein, Diane Greenberg, Howard Hirsch and William Bernstein .Ricky was predeceased by her brother, Saul Greenberg. Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue Albany on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 2:30pm. Interment will follow in the Beth Abraham Jacob Cemetery, Western Avenue Guilderland, NY. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Ricky in a special way may make a memorial contribution to Congregation Beth Abraham Jacob, 380 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208 or the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.