Pauline Goldberger's Obituary
Pauline Nancy Spicci Goldberger, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
A devoted Christian, Pauline lived a life grounded in faith, family, and service to others. She was a faithful member of Connection Pointe Church and came from a long line of believers. She often shared how both her mother and grandmother, Maria Theresa Spicci, were lovers of Jesus. They would be proud to know that this legacy of faith continues through Pauline’s children and grandchildren.
Pauline was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Albert Samuel Goldberger, and is survived by seven children: Albert Goldberger of Albuquerque, NM, Joseph Goldberger (Sharon) of Decatur, GA, Edward Goldberger (Ceil) of Douglasville, GA, Mary Lou Miller of Smyrna, GA, Helen Spear (Ed) of Powder Springs, GA, Teresa Peck of Smyrna, GA, and James Goldberger (Katrina) of Concord, NC.
She is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Holly, John, Nancy, Katie, Jimmy, Jorie, William, Carrie, James, Becky, Brian, Jenny, Robin, and Joey; and 12 great-grandchildren with one on the way, including Elijah, Tobias, Bruce, Clark, Peter, Elizabeth, Genevieve, Owen, Addie, Simon, Sydney, and Three; and many other nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Their marriage and family remain a true testament to what faith, love, and devotion are meant to be.
Pauline was born in 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Theresa Ribandt Spicci. While living in Chicago, she worked at EKCO, where she met the love of her life. They were married on November 14, 1959, at St. Genevieve Church.
From Chicago, they eventually made their home in Atlanta, Smyrna, and finally Kennesaw, Georgia. While living in Georgia, Pauline worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation as a draftsperson, double-checking engineering quantities and producing bridge designs for 24 years. After retiring, she devoted herself fully to her family and community. Al and Pauline attended as many events as possible, always showing up to support their children and grandchildren.
We will miss her smile and laugh the most - those were her unspoken words, shared so freely and so often. She never spoke ill of others and carried incredible patience and compassion for everyone she encountered. She found joy in the simple things in life, which are ultimately the most important. She had remarkable strength - spiritually, mentally, and physically - and showed all of us how to live with fewer words and more prayers.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10th from 6-8 PM at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home.
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