Alan David Goldberg, 90, died early Saturday morning at Inova Hospital in Alexandria, VA. Born in Hartford, CT on December 14, 1933 to Herman and Helen Goldberg, he had been a resident of Syracuse since 1967. He was a graduate of Yale, a master's degree from Wesleyan University, and his PhD from Michigan State University. Alan was a respected professor of Counseling and Counselor Education at Syracuse University until retiring.
He was a lifetime member of Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas. He was a member of the board of Syracuse Jewish Federation; an honoree by Interfaith Works; a member of the board of Safe Haven; former president of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision; and spearheaded the creation of the Holocaust and Genocide Education initiative at Syracuse University which included the Spector-Warren Fellowship for future educators. Alan was honored to have received the Esther and Joseph Roth Community Leadership award; and the Federation President's award for dedicated service to the Jewish Community.
His beloved wife Dottie passed away in March of 2020. His family includes his children Lisa (David) Willsey, Cindi Goldberg, and Adam Goldberg; and grandchildren Jeffrey, Daniel, and Mitchell.
Funeral services will be at 11AM on Wednesday June 5 at Congregation Beth Sholom Chevra Shas, 18 Patsy Lane, DeWitt. There will not be a visitation prior to the service. Burial will be beside his wife in the Beth SHolom section of Oakwood Cemetery. Contributions in Alan's memory may be made to the Congregation; The Genocide Studies Program at Syracuse University; or The Spector Family Holocaust Education Fund and Spector-warren Fellowship at Syracuse University.
Shiva will be observed at Congregation Beth Sholom Chevra Shas Wednesday evening from 7-9, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9, and Friday from noon-2.
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