Shirley Weiss Rubman, 91, passed away on February 26, 2020 at her home in Princeton.
She was a matriarch extraordinaire, a proud Bronx resident for almost all of her life, a lover of culture and a tireless community activist always willing and able to “fight the good fight” for her principles.
Wife of the late Carl Rubman. Mother of Beverly Rubman (Mark Goldfus) of Lawrenceville, NJ, and David Rubman (Gail Grossman) of Evanston, IL. Grandmother of Shoshi Goldfus, Micah Goldfus (Jenn Edwards), Ilana Goldfus (Ben Profeta), Adam Rubman and Jenya Rubman. Great-grandmother of Harper Goldfus, Ellis Goldfus, Gabe Profeta, Tess Profeta and Ty Velotta. Memorial contributions may be made to HIAS or the PKD Foundation.
Private funeral services and burial were held Friday, February 28 at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY.