Linda Goldfarb Rose

October 20, 1950 - October 7, 2025

Mrs. Linda Goldfarb Rose died Tuesday October 7, 2025, just short of age 75, at Hackensack University Medical Center after a short illness. 

She was born in the Bronx, NY on October 20, 1950.  She moved as a child with her late parents – Mrs. Ruth and Dr. William Goldfarb to Paramus in 1960.  She attended Memorial School, Westbrook Junior High School, and Paramus High School, class of 1968.  She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1972 with a Bachelors degree. 

She worked for Sterns Department Store Corporate Office and later Toys R Us Corporate office, both in Paramus. She is survived by her husband Howard Rose; three children William (Devyn), Robert, Amy (Derrick); two grandsons, Jagger and Bodie; her brother Mark Goldfarb MD (Margaret Ravits MD); and her sister Nancy Goldfarb. 

Linda had a heart of gold. She was a pillar of strength her entire life. Linda was loving, warm, compassionate, always caring, and hospitable. She loved to entertain friends and family – was a wonderful hostess and fantastic chef.  Linda put everyone else’s interests first and was always there for all her friends and family. Linda was the matriarch of the family – she always loved family gatherings and her house was frequently open to friends and family. Linda’s  interests include gardening, needle point, knitting, cooking and regularly opened her house for  celebrations.

She was a member of the Jewish Community Center of Paramus. Donations can be made to the Colitis and Crohn’s Foundation, legacy page, Linda Rose.