Joseph N. Goff

Joseph N. Goff, 96, of Worcester died on Saturday, March 22, 2104. He leaves his wife of almost 50 years, Lillian (Gashin) Cohen Goff; a son, Richard Goff; a step-son, Fred Cohen; a son-in-law, Stephen Shulman and his wife, Carol; five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth (Caine) Goff, who died in 1961, his daughter, Karen Shulman, his step-son, Barney Cohen, his two brothers, Harry Goff and Udell Goff and by his sisters, Rose Goff, Eva Goff and Bessie Goff.He was born in Worcester and was a son of Robert and Ida Goff and was a lifelong resident. He was the owner of Caine Paint and Wallpaper in Worcester for many years, retiring in 2005. Joseph graduated from Clark University and received a Masters Degree in History. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and  served in the Pacific Theater.He was a Past President of Temple Emanuel and was a member of B’Nai Brith, Level Lodge of Masons, the Jewish War Veterans, and for many years was Chairman of the Finance Committee of Temple Emanuel. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 27,2014, AT TEMPLE EMANUEL, 280 MAY ST., UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be at B’Nai Brith Cemetery. Memorial Observance will be announced at the funeral service. Memorial Contributions may be made to either Temple Emanuel Sinai, 280 May St., Worcester, MA 01602 or  Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence, 631 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609.