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John Bell posted a condolence
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Sadly, I lost track of Abe in so many years and moves. He was a great teacher and a generous friend.
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Michael Friedman posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
As a youngster, I read "The Song of David Freed" and was very moved by it. I decided to see if I could find a copy on the internet and came across this sad news. I wanted to thank Mr. Rothberg for being such an inspiration and for contributing to my love of reading which continues to this day (and I hope never ends)
Michael Friedman
Austin, TX
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Roberta A. Jordans posted a condolence
Thursday, May 12, 2011
I thought of you today, Abe. I was talking to my daughter and I started to hear your voice giving me similar advice when I was her age. Well, I did listen to you (even if I didn't always do so immediately!) and it has certainly paid off. And I'm listening still - but now through my daughter, so your influence lives on....Missing you....
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Kae Chatman posted a condolence
Monday, April 18, 2011
I still have Abe's coffee cup with the Hebrew inscription in my office.
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Nick DiChario posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2011
Abe was one of my English professors at St. John Fisher College whose talent, genius, and unwavering devotion to the written language inspired me to become a writer myself. I'd lost touch with Abe after graduation, but through a mutual friend we'd reconnected a few years ago and had become very close.
Abe's work speaks for itself, but I can speak for it as well. He was the author of short stories, poems, essays, non-fiction books and novels, all of which are exquisite.
Abe was a brilliant man, passionate about writing, encouraging, kind, blunt, proud, sentimental, funny, and the most adorable mensch you'd ever want to meet. Whenever we got together I'd bring one of his many books for him to autograph. He would never fail to write a personal inscription that was warm and heartfelt. For as long and as well as I knew him, I could not stop calling him Dr. Rothberg (I will always and forever be his student). But he was good natured about it. He would just laugh at me and say, "For God's sakes, DiChario, when are you going to start calling me Abe?"
I will miss my old friend very much. His passing is a great loss to those who knew him, those who loved him, and the literary world.
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Steven F. Momano posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Aside from my own parents, no individual had as significant an impact on my life as did Abe Rothberg. As a professor he was second to none, demanding, precise, and completely dismissive of political correctness. More than any other teacher I had in life, he was a source of wisdom and honesty. Scores of students will tell you they learned more about life from Abe than from anyone else. I first met him in 1981 as a junior at St. John Fisher. At the time I was a Journalism major seeking to get into one of his English courses. I'd heard he had been a journalist in his former life and was hoping he might provide me with some insight into the profession. Did he ever! I remember walking out of his office after 30 minutes thinking what a fool I'd been for the better part of two years pursuing a field for which I was ill-suited. That was the power of Abe's advice. For the remainder of my academic life, and beyond, I felt I had an advocate in Abe. Over a 25-year military career, Abe kept me grounded in reality and humility. I like to think I became a better Naval Officer because I had Abe as a sounding board. It was only later in life that I came to appreciate his literary genius, his intellectual curiosity, and his strong personal ethics. He was an extraordinary man. I used to kid him mercilessly about his unwillingness to discuss with me--a Naval Intelligence Officer--the details of his military service in World War II, given the sensitive nature (at that time) of the operations in which he participated. What I wanted to know more than anything was his recollections of the war, what it all meant to him, how he dealt with the fear, the misery, and the loss of his fellows Soldiers. I found it very telling that a man as candid and honest about all aspects of his life was generally silent about his war experiences. I had to respect that. Regardless of my duty location/status, I always looked forward to coming home and visiting with Abe, usually over lunch. Still educating me, he always made a point of bringing me books, including several he had written, which I cherish to this day. It saddens me to know I will probably never again receive single-spaced typed personal letters or enjoy a Chinese lunch quite as much. If I'd had one more chance to speak to Abe, I'd have thanked him for standing with me all these years through thick and thin and for all the laughs. . . there were so many laughs.
I will miss you, Abe. May God bless you always.
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Elke & Robert Mermelstein posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2011
Dear Esther:
We are sorry to learn of Abe's passing. We were your neighbours (and XRX colleagues-carpool) from 1973-1993, across the street at #345. We recall Abe's great wordly insights and also his (wicked) humor. In contrast to the neighbours mentioned in "Cultivate your own Garden", we shared the view of our flowering crabapple trees & only 'threatened' to charge for the pleasure!
We remember that you, Esther,were the great vegetable Gardener (and ballet dancer)
Since 1994, we are gardening in retirement in Vancouver, but still think fondly of Pelham Road and our neighbours across the street
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Robin J Hodownes posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Lewis - Though I didn't know your father, I know his son - and that tells me what a wonderful man he must have been. He seems to have lived a long, rewarding life and has accomplished so much in his lifetime! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robin
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Philip Livingston posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Abraham Rothberg was and remains one of the brightest lights in my life.
Philip Livingston, SJFC Class of '77
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John D Harman posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
One of the smartest, most intellectually vibrant men I have ever met. Fair winds and following seas, Abe...
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Jeffrey L Helfer posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
While everyone is saddened by your father's death, I hope that your family can take some comfort in knowing that his passing has enabled him to solve one of life's greatest mysteries - the mystery of faith.
Your friend, Jeff
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Douglas K Spiker posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
A man may best be measured by the character of his children. Lewis demonstrates that Abraham indeed stood tall. A good man, he will be missed by all of us. He has given us all a good gift and lasting legacy in his writings and with his son.
Visitation
The family will receive friends at 340 Pelham Road on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM, Friday 2-4 PM & Sunday 2-4 PM.
Service Info
Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 2 PM in Mt. Hope Cemetery
Interment
Temple Beth El Section (Range 10) of Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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