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Alvin Goldfarb, 92, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. He was born in Passaic, N.J. on Sept. 12, 1928.
Goldfarb married the love of his life, Dorothy Alice (Ridush) Goldfarb on Nov. 18, 1951. He was a man of many names; most called him âAl,â but he was also known as âDad, Bepa, Papa, Grandpa, Uncle Al, Dr. Gold, Big Alâ and so many more. He was a loving father, friend and mentor to many people throughout his 92 years.
He attended Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science soon after his marriage and resided in Germantown, Philadelphia. After graduation, Goldfarb received his commission to the U.S. Navy and attended Supply Corp School in Bayonne, N.J.
Alvin Goldfarb was born in Passaic, N.J., Sept. 12, 1928.
He married the love of his life, Dorothy Alice (Ridush) Goldfarb, Nov. 18, 1951. Sadly, Dottie passed away Dec. 13, 2016. They had four children, son David (Patricia), children Erika Castro (Dan) and great-granddaughter Madeleine and Lauren, Dani Dieterle, Ellie Mertz and Irene Mertz and great-grandchildren Fred and Ava Jade; daughter Susan White and granddaughter Kelsey; son Brian (Luann) and grandchildren Emma and Sam; and daughter Lori Thomas and grandson Ryan (Taylor) and great-grandchildren Averie and Brysen and grandson Chad (Alexis) and great-grandson Holden.
He was a man of many names; most called him Al, but he was also known as Dad, Bepa, Papa, Grandpa, Uncle Al, Dr. Gold, Big Al and so many more. He was a loving father, friend and mentor to many people throughout his 92 years. Regretfully, he passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.