We mourn the passing of Dr. Mark Goldman, past Federation President

He leaves his wife of 40 years, Carol Chenoweth; his mother, Pearl Worshosky, his sister, Joan Rapps and her husband Gary; his son, Leben Goldman and his wife Ellen; his daughter, Sarah Goldman-Blodgett and her husband Adam; two grandchildren, Abigail and Dylan; two nieces, Courtney and Jennifer; and two nephews, Jason and Miguel Jr.

Born in New York, New York, the son of Leonard and Pearl, he was a long time resident of Tallahassee, FL. A Professor of American and Florida History at Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College for nearly 30 years, he had a passion for education and teaching people of all ages. Additionally, he was a longtime instructor and supporter of the FSU Holocaust Institute for Educators.

For years he was an active member of Congregation Shomrei Torah and the Jewish Community in Tallahassee at large. He taught Sunday School and adult education courses, served in many leadership positions at Shomrei Torah including past congregation president, and was a past president of the Tallahassee Jewish Federation.

Funeral services and burial were held at Cully’s MeadowWood Memorial Park on October 17th.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in his honor to either the Tallahassee Jewish Federation or The Homeless Coalition of Tallahassee.