Cressa Rose Goodman Rich Obituary (1922 - 2013)

Rich Cressa Rose Goodman Rich, our beautiful mother, age 90, passed away on March 5, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents Max and Clara Solomon, husband Ben Goodman, 2nd husband Stanley Rich, sister Beverly Solomon, sister-in-law Dorothy Bobrof, niece Jeri (Gerald) Topy and great-nephew Josh Topy. She is survived by her sons, Steven (Denise) Goodman and Michael (Janice) Goodman; brother, Neil (Frema) Solomon; sisters, Miriam Glazer and Evalee Harrison; grandchildren, Joey Goodman, Zach Goodman, Mary (Gavin) Renner, Scott (Heather) Chapman and Ben Goodman; great-grandchildren, Kierston, Kaden, Landon, Kaylee, Scottie, Olivia, Charlie, Leila and Willow; nephew, Stan Bobrof; nieces, Lisa (Joey) Levy, Sarah Topy and Rena (Chris) Harmon; and other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cressa lived a long and happy life. She was very involved in the Jewish community and was a cancer survivor. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St., with Rabbi Harold Berman officiating. Burial will follow at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Lisa and Joey Levy at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Congregation Tifereth Israel, The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Ceneter or the Diabetics Foundation.