Roman Totenberg's wife, Melanie (Shroder) Totenberg (1917–1996), was his business manager for 50 years.

Roman and Melanie Totenberg were the parents of National Public Radio journalist Nina Totenberg, judge Amy Totenberg, and businesswoman Jill Totenberg.
Nina told the story of the theft and belated recovery of her father's Stradivarius in an article for NPR.
Roman Totenberg's wife, Melanie (Shroder) Totenberg (1917–1996), was his business manager for 50 years. 
Roman and Melanie Totenberg were the parents of National Public Radio journalist Nina Totenberg, judge Amy Totenberg, and businesswoman Jill Totenberg. Nina told the story of the theft and belated recovery of her father's Stradivarius in an article for NPR.
Roman Totenberg