Alvin "Al" Solomon Newberg

Alvin (Al) Solomon Newberg, age 80, left this world on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, after battling Parkinson’s Disease for many years. He was born on Wednesday, June 10, 1942, in Omaha, Nebraska, the third son of Ann and Jack Newberg (both Of Blessed Memory), who had each immigrated to the United States from Russia. Al grew up in Omaha, where he made many life-long friends, with whom he participated in monthly Zoom calls until his final year. Due to his strong ties to Omaha, he rarely missed a Central High School reunion over the last five decades. He followed his brothers Marvin and Bernard to the University of Oklahoma in 1960. After graduating in 1964, he joined Bernie in Kansas City, Missouri, as an employee of Macy’s Department Stores. He met Sandra Stern during the summer of 1966, and love was instant between the two. Sandra and Al were married in Dallas, TX, on April 16, 1967. Al’s retail career continued in Dallas at Sanger-Harris (which later became Foleys and then Macy’s). In 1974, Marvin and Al assumed family ownership of Saks Uniform Company from their uncles Louis Saks and Joe Saks. It was his life’s work, spanning the next 34 years. Al adored his three wonderful children, Jamey, Barry, and Mandy, all of whom still live in the Dallas area. He loved coaching his sons in youth T-ball and attending hundreds of baseball and basketball games as his children grew. In 2008, Al embraced retirement. As Parkinson’s set in and progressed, he was cared for by his family and professional caregivers, and in the summer of 2022, he entered the assisted living facility Sonoma House, where he was lovingly cared for until his passing. Al loved the Dallas Cowboys, UT football, Pepsi, coffee, apple fritters, and ice cream –- but his greatest love was always his family. The time he spent with his grandchildren was his most cherished. This was obvious though his expressions even when he could not effectively communicate near the end. Erica, Max, Avery, and Sloane lifted him like nothing else could. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ann and Jack Newberg; his brothers, Marvin and Bernard; and his sisters-in-law, Sandy Bass Newberg and Tere Stern Spencer. He is survived by Sandra, his wife of 56 years; his children Jamey (Ginger), Barry (Kenna), and Mandy (all in Dallas); and his grandchildren Erica (New York City), Max, Avery, and Sloane (all in Dallas). He is also survived and loved by his nephews Stuart (Suzanne) and Jeffrey (Valerie) and niece Wendy, in addition to their children Jared (Melissa), Adam, Nicole, Ryan, Jacob, and Jack (all in Austin). Extended family includes his brother-in-law Lawrence Stern (Santa Fe) and children Melanie Schwartz (Fred) (Austin); Jennifer Stern (Idaho), and Joshua Stern (California); his brother-in-law Craig Spencer and son Shaun (Las Vegas); and his first-cousins also include Gloria Kenigstein (Roberto) (San Antonio); Steve Saks (Marilyn) (Houston); and Deborah Rosenthal (Adam) (New Hampshire). Sandra, Jamey, Barry, and Mandy extend their heartfelt appreciation to Joel Madubuike, who personally cared for Al for his final three-plus years in his home in Dallas, and to the extraordinary caregiving team at Sonoma House and medical professionals with Pathway Hospice Care who provided specialized, nurturing care for him for the final 8 ½ months of his life.. We are grateful as well to the neurological staff at UT Southwestern for providing top-tier care. A private burial will take place at Shearith Israel Cemetery, followed by a memorial service for all family and friends at Congregation Shearith Israel, 9401 Douglas Avenue, on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 10:30 am. The family will receive visitors and sit Shiva on Sunday and Monday at 14942 Vistaridge Dr., Dallas, Texas 75248. Donations in memory of Al Newberg can be made to Congregation Shearith Israel, The Dallas Area Parkinson’s Society (DAPS), Jewish Family Service, or the charity of your choice.

Alvin "Al" Solomon Newberg

June 10, 1942 - April 18, 2023