Norman Greenberg passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Norman was born July 5, 1930 to Joseph and Bessie Greenberg in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Crane Vocational School.
Norman met the love of his life, Bernice Ullmann, while attending a synagogue dance. They were instantly smitten and married soon after. After they were married, Norman served in the army during the Korean War, working as an electronics specialist in Alaska. After he was discharged, he worked as a computer technician, and the family moved often, living in Illinois, Colorado, Iowa and New Jersey before finally settling down in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In Virginia, Norman worked in retail sales, which included a long stint as a jeweler for DP Paul’s Jewelry, before retiring. He was active in his synagogue and at the JCC, and he particularly enjoyed leading a weekly political discussion group at the JCC. Bernice passed in 2019, after 66 years of marriage. Norman is survived by three children, Larry Greenberg, Debbie Shahvar and Michael Greenberg. In addition to his children, Norman had 9 grandchildren: Jacob, Hannah, Sarah, Daniel, and Samuel Greenberg, Jonathan, Benjamin and Jessica Shahvar, and Myka Greenberg. He also leaves 4 great grandchildren, Lior, Elan, Celeste, and Stella Shahvar. In addition he leaves his daughter-in-laws, Eva Bergman and LaSandra Greenberg, and his son-in-law, David Shahvar, along with his beloved niece and friend Tami Greenberg Van Gorder and nephew David Greenberg and a host of relatives and close friends.
A graveyard service will be held Monday, December 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby Street in Norfolk. Reception to follow at Altmeyer’s Funeral Home, 5033 Rouse Dr. in Virginia Beach. Condolences can be left for the family below.
My condolences to the Greenberg family. Having known Norman and Bernice through the JCC Seniors Group and water aroebics my wife and I had geat fondess and respect for them.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Norman Lester Greenberg, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Norman Lester Greenberg, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
As Past President and current Treasurer of Brith Sholom, I would like to offer my and the members of Brith Sholom’s condolences to the family of Norman Greenberg. He and Bernice were active and contributing members to our organization and will be missed..
Norman and Bernice are remembered at BrithSholom and many friends.Always got positive smile when I called out to Norman at the JCC