Marilyn Goldberg, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and beloved friend, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on February 26, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, to her dear parents Fanny and Daniel Levy.
As a young mom, Marilyn raised her children, Shari and Brian Goldberg, while living in Brooklyn, Queens, and then Morganville, New Jersey.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Shari, and her husband, Joseph; three cherished granddaughters, Belinda Faith, Iyla Michele, and Leah Summer Lichtenfeld; her daughter-in-law, Jodie Shorr-Sherer; and her caregiver, Pattie Koomson.
Marilyn was predeceased by her son Brian Fredric Goldberg. She mourned him for twenty-five years after his life was cut short during the attacks on 9/11. She was predeceased by her sister Clara Liss-Mannheim and brother Irving Levy.
Lovingly known as “GM,” Marilyn will be remembered by her triplet granddaughters, nieces, and nephews. Marilyn’s legacy of warmth and love will continue to live on in her family and friends.
She adored her friends and colleagues at the Marlboro Police Department where she dedicated 36 years of service, her Franklin Place neighbors, and everyone in the Senior Living Residence Marlboro community. Marilyn will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
The family will gather to receive family and friends at Bloomfield Cooper Jewish Chapels, 44 Wilson Avenue, Manalapan, on Monday, November 16 at 11:00 am. Friends and extended family should arrive between 10:15 am and 10:45 am to visit with the family.
Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Saddle Brook, NJ, where she will be laid to rest with her parents and son Brian.
Shiva will be observed at her late residence Monday following the burial from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Tuesday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Donations in Marilyn’s memory can be made to:
Brian Goldberg Scholarship
Attention: Goldberg Scholarship
Address:
c/o Marlboro F.O.P 15, P. O. Box 111, Wickatunk, NJ 07765
Checks may be made payable to Marlboro F.O.P 15
or Ostomy Support Group www.ostomy.org
