Charles Goldberg

Goldberg, Charles, 94, of Pleasant View Ave., Smithfield, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Hazel (Russian) Goldberg. Born in Poland, a son of the late David and Sara (Snyder) Goldberg, he had lived in Smithfield for 13 years, previously residing in Johnston. Charles was the owner of Charles Scrap Metal in Providence for 50 years and CHA Holding for 20 years, retiring 14 years ago. He was a Holocaust survivor, lost most of his family in the Holocaust and fought in the Russia Army. Charlie was a member of Temple Sinai and former member of Temple Am David. Devoted father of Allan Goldberg and his wife Gabriela of Cranston. Loving grandfather of Martin, Harrison and Avery. Dear brother of the late Martin, Avraham, Nathan, Miriam, Haia and Faiga Goldberg. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12 noon in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston, RI 02920. Shiva will be observed at the home of Allan and Gabriela Goldberg, 300 Pippin Orchard Rd., Cranston, Tuesday 4-8, Wednesday 12-8 and Thursday 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Cranston.