Judge Paul M. Rosenberg — who served as an assistant U.S. Attorney at the District Courthouse in Baltimore from 1964 through 1973 and as a U.S. magistrate judge from 1973 through 1998 — passed away on Friday, May 15.
A lifelong Baltimore resident, he was 89.
Judge Rosenberg graduated from the University of Maryland in 1958 and the University of Maryland School of Law in 1961.
“Paul Rosenberg … leaves behind a legacy of distinguished public service, integrity, and devotion to his family,” wrote his family on the website of Sol Levinson & Bros. “Paul dedicated his career to the pursuit of justice. … He earned the respect of colleagues and the community through his intelligence, determination, fairness, and unwavering moral character.”
In his spare time, Judge Rosenberg enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
“Beyond his professional accomplishments, Paul was a devoted husband, loving family man, and loyal friend,” his family wrote. “Paul cherished spending time with his family, especially attending Baltimore Ravens and Orioles games, dining out, and shopping together. He will be remembered for his distinguished career, his strong sense of integrity, and the love and guidance he gave so freely to those closest to him.”
Wrote Pikesville resident Alan Kanter: “I first met Paul in the mid seventies when we were both active in the Baltimore Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Whenever we would see each other we always had an interesting and enjoyable conversation about the Orioles and Ravens. Paul was a good guy and a real mensch who was respected by everyone who knew him.”
Judge Rosenberg is survived by his children, Michelle (Robert) Ressin and Howard (Jodi) Rosenberg; his grandchildren, Amanda (Jesse) Baker, Zachary Rosenberg, and Benjamin Rosenberg; his great-grandson, Dylan Baker; his brother-in law and sisters-in-law, Peter and Bonnie Goldmann, and Ruth Rosenberg; and many extended family and friends.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Gabriela “Gaby” E. Rosenberg (nee Goldmann); his brother, Rabbi Roy Rosenberg; and his parents, Sylvia and H. Harry Rosenberg.
Services will be held on Monday, May 18, at 2:30 p.m. at Sol Levinson & Bros., 8900 Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Interment Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, 430 Berrymans Lane in Reisterstown
Contributions in his memory may be sent to American Lung Association, American Lung Association Donation Processing Center, PO Box 70360, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19176-0360, or to Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031, or to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011.
The family will receive guests at 8209 Marcie Drive in Pikesville on Monday immediately following the service until 8 p.m., and on Tuesday from 1 until 4 p.m. and continuing at 6 to 8 p.m.
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