Murray M. Goldberg, 86

LONGBOAT KEY, FLA. – Murray M. Goldberg died peacefully at his home in Longboat Key, Fla. on Dec. 31, 2015, surrounded by his family. 

Born in Hartford, Conn. and raised in Providence, he was the son of the late Harry and Rose (Lipson) Goldberg.  He graduated from Hope High School and Lowell Technological Institute.  After college, Goldberg attended the Coast Guard Academy and served in the Coast Guard during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant. After his military service he had a long career as a textile engineer and retired as the CEO of Karew, Inc. of Barrington.

He moved to Longboat Key in 1988 with his wife and was very active in civic governance, golf, cultural activities and the arts.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years Grace (Shuster) Goldberg; his daughter Jill Goldberg of Seattle, Wash.; his sons Peter (Tracy) Goldberg of Sandwich, Mass., Michael (Kristin) Goldberg of Scituate, Mass., Alan (Bari) Harlam of Cranston and Gary (Susan) Harlam of East Greenwich; his loving grandchildren Molly, Samuel, Alex, Sarah and Noah Goldberg, Corey (Kelly) Perez, Jeremy, Gregory, Sophie, Julie and Jason Harlam; and his sister Barbara (Marvin) Rubin of Toledo, Ohio.  

Contributions in his memory may be made to The Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Pantry, 100 Niantic Ave., Providence, R.I. 02907 or to the charity of your choice.