Virginia B. Hochman Obituary

Virginia B. Hochman was faculty at New Bedford High School in New Bedford, MA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Virginia B. Hochman.

School Role	Faculty
Date of Passing	Jan 08, 2018
About	NEW BEDFORD — Virginia Betty (Rosen) Hochman passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. She was the wife of the late Samuel J. Hochman; they were married for 53 years. She was born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Abraham and Rose (Edelson) Rosen. She was a teacher in the New Bedford area schools for 50 years and took great pleasure any time she was approached by a former student or colleague. After retiring, she continued to volunteer at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home and the New Bedford Women’s Center. In 2011, the YWCA celebrated their 100th anniversary by recognizing 100 outstanding women from Southeastern, MA; she was recognized at the State House as one of the top 100 women. Virginia was a member of Tifereth Israel and a former member of Hadassah. She is survived by her children, Michael Hochman and his wife Charlene, Elissa Salvatore and her husband Philip, and Robert Hochman and his wife Paula; grandchildren, Jonathan and his wife Sabina and Aimee and her husband Jeffrey; and great-grandchildren Jack, William, and Brandon. She was the sister of the late Leah Sommer and Daniel Rosen. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 10th at 1:00PM at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford with burial in Plainville Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to give condolences to the family at Tifereth Israel Synagogue prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA 02740. Shiva will be private. www.sugarmansinai.com.