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FLOERSHEIMER -- GILDA Age 87, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on February 20, 2012. Gilda was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 30, 1924, to James and Bertha Sternburg. She was a graduate of City College "Downtown" in New York City with a degree in Business Administration, focusing on International Trade. She was a member of the honor society, Beta Gamma Sigma. In 1946 Gilda married her college love Bertram Goodman, deceased in 1966. Gilda worked as a stock broker for over 20 years and was one of the first women present on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. In 1973 she was happily married to Albert Floersheimer, who died in 1980. After being widowed, she retired to Albuquerque in 1981, and was active as a docent of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, where she served on the board. Following this, she volunteered at the Unicef store in Old Town and served in various other volunteer roles over the years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Ami and Martin Peterson of Albuquerque, and Adrienne and Dan Corti of Missoula, Montana; as well as her grandsons, Ben and Nick Peterson, and Jay Corti. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Gilda's memory may be made to Roadrunner Food Bank at 5840 Office Blvd, NE; Albuquerque, NM 87109. A memorial is being planned.
        Published on: Sun February 26, 2012