Herbert Dorfman

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Herbert W. Dorfman, aged 88, of Wanaque passed Thursday, March 28, 2024 with the comfort of family by his side.

Herbert was born to David and Ethel Dorfman and graduated from Eastside High School in Paterson, having captained the varsity football team in 1953. He continued his education at Upsala College in East Orange and Trenton State Teacher’s College. During his college years he continued playing football on a semi-professional team.

Herbert began his professional career as a history teacher and football / basketball coach at Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes and later at Indian Hills High School in Oakland. Following his teaching career, Herbert worked as a sales trainer and at Lehn & Fink in Montvale. He later rose to the position of Vice-President of Sales. His tenure at Lehn & Fink included a four-year stint in southern California as the Western Sales Manager. Following his corporate career, Herbert opened a small business selling packaging goods. He also became a licensed Baptist minister.

Teacher, coach, businessperson, pastor. Each of those professions offered him the opportunity to be of service to others, and he took advantage of each of those opportunities.  By any measure, he led an extraordinary life and leaves behind a legacy of love and great purpose. He touched many lives and has left an indelible mark on the hearts of many.

Herbert met the love of his life, Marie, while in high school. They were wed in January 1957 and remained married until Marie’s passing in 2020. They had three children, David, Jayne and Douglas. They were grandparents to Michael, Molly, Lindsay and Nicholas and great grandparents to Cohen and Conley.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to The Good Shepherd Mission in Paterson would be greatly appreciated.