WILLIAM GOLDBERG

Passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 after a 25 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was 82. Beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Kallen) for 57 years. Devoted father of David (Anne Marie) Goldberg and Becky (David) Shmukler. Devoted zaydah of David Jr, Ilana, Ava, Jenna, Ben, and Rachael. Loving great-zaydah of David, Trey, and Kelly. Loving brother of Evelyn Mendelsohn. Born in Paris, France to Erwin Goldberg and Taube Gerstenhaber as they were fleeing from Austria in 1938. He graduated from Central High School, class of 206 and Temple University for his Bachelors and Masters Degrees plus 60. He taught English at Frankford High School for 32 years and at Northeast High School teaching English for foreign born adults. He was active in the formation of the Philadelphia Teacher's Union. He was well read and enjoyed sharing his many hundreds of books. His book discussions highlighted his rich wit and charm. He was a member of Mensa, Philadelphia Ethical Society, B'nai Brith, Esperanto League of North Philadelphia and a Chavurah. He enjoyed flea markets, reading, playing his violin, chess, and classical music. He was the violin maestro of the orchestra at Central High School. Graveside services will be private. Contributions in his memory may be made to Parkinson's Foundation, Free Library of Philadelphia, or the Ethical Society of Philadelphia.