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Rubin

Goldstein

Obituary

Rubin Goldstein of West Hartford, CT, beloved husband of Sylvia (Galitzer) Goldstein, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Born on March 29, 1933 in the Bronx and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Sam and Rachel “Ray” (Faier) Goldstein.

Rubin was a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard University, where he earned his PhD in Physics. He was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He taught at U.C. Berkeley, California, and was a research scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York, and Combustion Engineering in Connecticut. He enjoyed chess, softball, basketball, bicycling, and classical music.

In addition to his devoted wife of 60 years, he leaves his three loving daughters, Lori Jean Goldstein and her husband, William Carter, of Denver, CO; Susan May Goldstein of Irvine, CA; and Pamela Joy Goldstein and her husband, Michael Gefers, of Somerville, MA; his brother, Murray Goldstein and wife Esther Goldstein, of Boynton Beach, FL; his cherished grandson, Noah-Quinn Goldstein-Gefers; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Temple Sinai, 41 West Hartford Road, Newington, CT, with Rabbi Jeffrey Bennett officiating. Interment follows in the Temple Sinai Memorial Park. Following interment, the family will receive relatives and friends in Temple Sinai’s Social Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rubin Goldstein may be made to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA., MAZON the Jewish Response to Hunger,or a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign our guest book in memory of Rubin Goldstein, please visit us online at: www.weinstein mortuary.com

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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From: Sandy C

From somerville, MA

Posted On: December 23, 2016

Pamela, it sounds like your father had a wonderful life and I know he and your mother raised a fine family. I offer my condolences to you, your mom, and your extended family. Take care.

From: Nat and Pamela Rinato

From Las Vegas, NV

Posted On: December 23, 2016

My cousin lived peacefully and passed peacefully. Such a calming presence in my childhood.

From: Stephanie Shore

From West Palm Beach, FL

Posted On: December 22, 2016

Dearest Sylvia, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God's grace and healing presence bless you through the comfort of your family and friends. You are such a dear and giving soul. I pray that you are showered with the blessings you have given to the world around you! Love,Stephanie

From: R. Geri Zeller

From Hillsdale, NJ

Posted On: December 22, 2016

May his memory be for a blessing.

From: Esther and Murray Goldstein

From Boynton Beach, Florida

Posted On: December 22, 2016

May Rubin rest in peace knowing we all loved him, knowing he and Sylvia raised a beautiful family, and knowing he fought well helped by his family during his last years despite his injuries and illness.
Esther and Murray

From: Debbie and Josh Galitzer

From Hollywood, FL

Posted On: December 22, 2016

We will always remember Ruby's smile.

From: Francyne Davis Jacobs

From Houston, TX

Posted On: December 21, 2016

From: Stephanie Rubin Weishaar

From Germantown, MD

Posted On: December 21, 2016

Thinking of you, Sylvia, and holding you in my heart today.

From: Shawnett Stephens

From Hartford, Ct

Posted On: December 21, 2016

I am one the many CNA that work with Rubin as he will alway say,call me Doctor Goldstein.those were some fun time when we laught together about his life.l will surly mist his smile.i remember the Thursday morning i went to work and he saw me he gived a big smile anf was ready for his morning routine.

From: John Racicot

From Somerville, Ma

Posted On: December 21, 2016

To Pamela and Family,
Bobby and I send our deepest sympathy. With love. John Racicot

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