Dr. Lee Frederick Goldberg 's Obituary
Dr. Lee Frederick Goldberg, 92, of Miami Beach, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 13, 2018. Fred was born November 19, 1925 in Augusta, Georgia to Jennie (Gold) Goldberg and Samuel Goldberg. He attended Emory University in Atlanta where he graduated from their newly established Dental School in 1946. Fred moved to Miami Beach with his parents in the late 1940’s to establish his dental practice before enrolling in the United States Army. Fred met his loving wife, Sharon while visiting the Catskills in New York in 1952. They married two months later, and both traveled to Dothan, Alabama where he was stationed for over one year.
Fred and Sharon were married for 50 years and raised their three children on Miami Beach where they lived from 1953 until they moved to North Miami in 2005. They had a wonderful life together and he lovingly took care of her until her passing in 2008. Fred practiced dentistry on Lincoln Road and then Arthur Godfrey Road for over 50 years before retiring. Upon graduating dental school, Fred’s son Jonathan joined the dental practice. Fred was on staff at Mount Sinai Medical Center for over 30 years. Fred is predeceased by his wife, Sharon, and son, Dr. Jonathan Goldberg. He is survived by his daughter Cathy Ann Epstien, son-in-law Fred Epstien, daughter Jennifer Bellinson, son-in-law Andrew Bellinson, daughter-in-law Adrienne Goldberg, sister-in-law Rose Ellen Greene and the love of his life, grandchildren Daniel Epstien, Jordan Epstien, Joshua Goldberg, Brooke Bellinson, and Jared Bellinson. His loving family extended to Elana and Ryan Jaret, and niece Ellen Roth.
Every single person, patient, family member and friend will always remember Fred as a loving, kind Southern gentleman who charmed all with his warm Southern accent and gentle demeanor. Fred enjoyed life to the fullest and always had a smile on his face. He was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be missed by all, especially by his loving family. We love you Poppy!!
Services at Levitt Weinstein Chapel NMB -18840 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33180 followed by a graveside ceremony at Lakeside Memorial Park located at 10301 NW 25th Street Doral, FL 33172. Please call Levitt Weinstein for details 305-932-2700.
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