Obituary: Chester Rosenberg

Chester Rosenberg, 70, of Atlanta, died unexpectedly Nov. 23, 2018. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Marcy Rosenberg and Nhan-anh Nguyen-khoa; son, Scott Rosenberg; sister and brother-in-law, Leslie and Lee Beitchman; sister, Mitzie Wagy; grandchildren, Miles and Ella; and loving nieces and nephews.

Chester was born and raised in Atlanta. He was a graduate of Druid Hills High School, University of Georgia, and earned his law degree from Emory University. A legal scholar and American patriot, Chester practiced law at Cohen, Pollack, Merlin, Axelrod, & Rosenberg as well as Seyfarth Shaw firms. He was a longtime member of the Ahavath Achim Synagogue.

Chester was an avid runner in his younger years, and he enjoyed playing basketball and boxing and watching Atlanta sports and college football. Most of all, Chester loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Graveside services were held Nov. 26 at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Esophagus Cancer Awareness Association, www.ecaware.org.

Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999. Sign online guestbook at www.edressler.com.