Virginia Hochman, 102

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. – Virginia Betty (Rosen) Hochman passed away Jan. 8. She was the wife of the late Samuel J. Hochman; they were married for 53 years. She was born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Abraham and Rose (Edelson) Rosen.

She was a teacher in New Bedford area schools for 50 years and took great pleasure any time she was approached by a former student or colleague. After retiring, she continued to volunteer at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home and the New Bedford Women’s Center. In 2011, the YWCA celebrated their 100th anniversary by recognizing 100 outstanding women from Southeastern, Massachusetts; she was recognized at the State House as one of the top 100 women.

Virginia was a member of Congregation Tifereth Israel and a former member of Hadassah.

She is survived by her children Michael Hochman and his wife, Charlene, Elissa Salvatore and her husband, Philip, and Robert Hochman and his wife, Paula; grandchildren Jonathan and his wife, Sabina, and Aimee and her husband, Jeffrey; and great-grandchildren Jack, William, and Brandon. She was the sister of the late Leah Sommer and Daniel Rosen.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA 02740.