Stephen M. Gochberg
Age 65, passed away May 1, 2023 from complications of diabetes. He was born March 13, 1958, in Washington DC. Stephen is survived by his parents, Dr. Donald and Joan Gochberg; sister, Lisa (Donald) Bosman; brothers, Matthew Gochberg and Daniel (Leslie) Gochberg; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his sister, Amy Gochberg, in 1974.
Steve was a very special child, creative and imaginative. He loved books, especially those written by his dad about Western civilization and the ancient world. He also explored the enormous amount of literature in his dad’s office. He loved movies and dreamed of becoming a film director. His favorites were Sam Peckinpah, Stanley Kubrick, and Martin Scorsese. Starting in high school he enjoyed wrestling and boxing, competing in many tournaments. Steve earned an Associates Degree at LCC in Photography and Film. He loved bicycles, taking long rides every day, exploring different routes both for pleasure and transportation. Steve was an excellent story teller, unique and funny. He especially enjoyed making children laugh. Steve will be dearly missed by all the people who loved and appreciated him.
A special Thank You to Rabbi Amy Bigman and our Shaarey Zedek family for all their love and support. Many thanks also to Rabbi Weingarten of Chabad for providing Steve opportunities for wonderful friendships. Steve greatly enjoyed his time at Chabad, talking about sports, politics, and religion.
A private graveside service was held at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association in memory of Stephen Gochberg.
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Kathleen A Kent
May 10, 2023 at 4:33 pmDear Dr. Gochberg and Mrs. Gochberg, My heart feels heavy for you. The last time I spoke to you (Dr. Gochberg) was around 1976. I was newly married, introduced you to my new husband and was completely taken aback when you told us about Amy. Today, as I perused the LSJ, I was again caught off-guard when I recognized the surname and read about your Stephen M. I had only two truly memorable professors at MSU and you are one of them. You don’t know me but I knew you, loved your classes and your ‘Elgin Marbles/London Museum’ story. I understand why Stephen loved to read your books. With respect, I grieve with you and your good wife and family in this loss.
Richard Williams
May 21, 2023 at 6:14 pmHe was a great person to hold a conversation with and a good friend to my mom pat.
Shsron
July 12, 2023 at 9:18 amOk so I’ve been wondering about Stephen who I haven’t talked to or seen around. Then now I find this obituary. I am shocked a bit. I knew Stephen from around town. I had gone to the synagogue long ago with my then little son and met Stephen’s beautiful mother the rock star on the piano. The absolute best thing coming out of the synagogue is the music. I haven’t talked to Stephen since about maybe January/ February. He Stephen was funny could of been a comedian but needed someone to write his jokes. He had ability but didn’t always seem to realize it. And I always told him that he was supposed to of married a beautiful Jewish girl like his mom when h had been young. . He had a crazy humor sometimes crude but always humorous and he was always laughing even when it really wasn’t funny. I never thought he would disappear so soon Despite him saying things like he thought his parents would put live him I had no idea that he was personally battling diabetes had If I had known I would of perhaps had something more to say about something as much of my family had battled diabetes and I am into prevention. So Stephen was a loud force of life. I didn’t always agree with him and I didn’t always find his jokes funny or humorous but Stephen will be missed by me and my son. We will always remember the loud energetic jokester that he was. I am sure that he is now in heaven making everyone laugh.
Sharon
July 28, 2023 at 11:38 amAnd Yes, Stephen was super duper fast on his bike. He rode everywhere so extremely quickly. I was extremely impressed by his speed and his understanding regarding the quickest way there. One day I drove As Stephen to what had been a place of work and he commented that I didn’t take the fastest route there. While I didn’t exactly understand what was the quickest route I couldn’t help but be aware that Stephen was very speedy and very quick and I appreciated this even if I didn’t share his ability.