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Written by S. Marc Cohen upon learing of Irv's passing:
With regret I must inform you of the death of our classmate, Irving Goldworm (Sherman). Irving died yesterday, February 21, 2012, at his home in Oaxaca, Mexico. He had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last June and was told at that time that he had six months to live. I had the good fortune to spend a day with Irving last November at his home in Oaxaca. He was then gravely ill, but managed the time and strength to visit with a classmate he hadn't seen in over 50 years. We spent a delightful afternoon recounting the old days at CHS and looking through his photographs. Irving was an outstanding professional photographer with a demanding and distinctive style. He had an amazing ability to capture striking images, particularly of ordinary people in the midst of their humble lives. I am grateful to have had this opportunity to reconnect with an old friend, admiring his achievements, yet aware that he was so near the end.
Farewell, Irving.
S. Marc Cohen
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Ronald Fogel
I knew Irv since I was 10 years old. Although I hadn't seen him in over 50 years, I still have great memories of growing up with him in Mt. Airy. I wrote to Irv last year and reminded him about the many times we were together at his home on Vernon Rd. Irv had a great sense of humor and turned me on to Jean Shephard (thanks for the correct spelling Noel) before anyone new about him. I remember the graduation party at his home in 58.Irv was avant garde when none of us knew what that actually meant.
Irv's passing leaves me sad . He will be missed
Ron Fogel
Martin P. Kaplan
With the exception of the dinner in November 2010 I haven't had contact with any of the 210 classmates that I enjoyed knowing at Central. Sad, but true, that when you leave the nest you leave many roots behind. But that is beside the point. I enjoy re-reading the 210 classbook because it does bring back memories. When you are 71, not 17, memories are important. I can't remember Irv, which is unfortunate, because without knowing it, we both shared a passion for photograpy. He pursued as a professional and I as an amateur. But I am sure it gave him pleasure to capture images and events and it does the same for me. We are all slightly diminished when an important piece of our life, even former life, is taken away. I hope that Irv's last days were comfortable and so it should be for all of us.
Go 210!! Best wishes to my classmates,
Marty Kaplan
Noel S. Ignatiev
Irv was able to make “music” by knocking his fists against different parts of his head, an accomplishment that won him the admiration of his classmates. Perhaps even more important, he introduced our little circle to Jean Shepherd. Funny the things we remember.
Gary Reiser
Our elementary school teacher gave us the assignment of writing an essay about another classmate. Irv wrote about his ice cream loving friend. Although not specifically identified I knew he had written about me, & under some duress he fessed up. I never forgot his essay, still love ice cream & often think of him while consuming. I remember Irv as a unique & extraordinary friend.