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Marilyn Goldstone Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Goldstone
40 Entries
Sharon and Mandy Hargitt (cousins)
April 17, 2007
Marilyn so glad we got to speak, it felt really good talking about old times in England all the crazy pranks we got up to, Because we were only children except for Joel and Merle, Marilyn, Linda and myself were all like brother and sisters to each other we spent a lot of time at my grandparents house together forming an unusual bond between cousins. We will miss you a lot you are in our prayers love sharon
Gloria Schnyder
April 15, 2007
Doodles, (Auntie Ethel always called you that). We were babies together in the crib, you cried and woke me up, I did the same to you. Our lives took different paths, but I thought about you often. May you rest in peace.
Glokie
Rosalind Moss (Aunt)
April 14, 2007
What can I say about Marilyn, she was the most mischievous kid in the family, everyone would blame her. She was one of my little bridesmaids and Merle was the other, they both looked so pretty. My husband, Lew, always had a lot of fun with Marilyn as they were both pranksters. She was very precious to both of us. Marilyn was the one who took after my father-in-law, her grandpa, very active in charitable organizations and helping others. Linda & I wanted to go to Bridgeport, she told us to wait until she felt better, we should not have listened to her. She will always be very dear to me and I will love her forever.
Linda Shilton (cousin)
April 14, 2007
I first came in contact with Marilyn back in July 1951 in Manchester, England. Marilyn was my first cousin and has a very special place in my heart. I was the youngest of all the English grandchildren and Marilyn always took care of me. In fact, sometimes too well, as the time, as kids, that she and my other cousin, Sharon got me in hot water when we were at our grandparents house. I cannot say what they did to me. Of course Sharon will not admit that she had a hand in it and blames Marilyn. Everyone blamed Marilyn as she was always in trouble. Anyways they all were laughing as my parents tried to walk me home and I could barely stand. They were dragging me; I was only 2 years old. Then she had me flying down the handrails of three flights of stairs at our grandparents house and when they caught us Marilyn blamed me - we all knew who started it. I am so glad that I had a wonderful childhood with all of my aunts and uncles and cousins, which included Joel and Merle. Joel also was a fun troublemaker and he always schemed with Marilyn against all the younger kids while Merle was always the lady of the group. It was very hard for me when Aunty Dolly and Marilyn moved to Connecticut, they heard the screams all over Manchester as my parents tried to pry me off both of them. She was meant to go to the USA and be able to help as many people as she did. I loved Marilyn dearly and words cannot express the sorrow that is in my heart. Her mom, my Aunty Dolly was always one of my closest aunts and we all shared a very special relationship that goes beyond time and life. I want to thank everyone who took care of her during this very hard time in her life. Being the loving cousin that she was she wanted to shield the baby of all the English cousins from knowing how really sick she was. Even though I am 55 she still called me Lindaley. I only found out a few months ago what was really happening. I know that she will be remembered as an angel that was here only for a short time but in that time there were so many lives that were touched by her. There will always be a hole in my heart from not being able to talk to her or see her again, but someday I will. It really makes me proud to be her cousin knowing all of the good work that she did for everyone and never asking anything in return. People that care so much for others do not come around too often and I am glad that she is a part of me. The last words that she spoke to me were I love you Linda. I will love her forever. I know that she will be in many peoples hearts and thoughts for a long time too come. Peace, Love and God Bless sweet angel who we knew as "doody."
Dee & Doug
April 9, 2007
Kathy, we all go back almost 30 years and if it wasn't for Marilyn who brought us together...well who knows.....we just know our lives have been richer for having her as a friend. She's with Mom now and they will forever be in our hearts.
Love,
Robert Handy
April 7, 2007
WORDS????? How can I describe you? I thank god that I had the privilege to have you in my life. Our phone conversations recently, your witty, perky sense of "Marilyn's Humor", lifted my commitment to continue your assistance to the causes that were so dear to your heart. I have to say that I still laugh when you told me to get off my a@@ and move forward with my fundraising Ideas.
Then over the phone you put me on HOLD..LOL to answer someone else’s request for the "Main Driving Force"....Marilyn Goldstone!!!!
Next Christmas Season, I will remember as we pull up to the Bakery on Main St near St Vincent's, you getting on the loud speaker, assembling the troops, to get back in their vehicles and get to the next Toy drop-off.
Lastly, if I can touch on your Courage, knowing so much about this Horrible Disease, I feel that once again, your strength, love and the way that you connected with people
you held your chin up high and gave hope to others, once again you took care of us.
WHAT A WOMEN!!!!
Marci and Tim Gullberg
April 6, 2007
Marilyn will always be remembered as a wonderful broad with a huge heart of gold!! I'll miss her loud honkin' voice and her willingness to tell it like it is!
MariAn Gail Brown
April 6, 2007
Marilyn,
You will always be "The ELF" to me.
The ELF with all its best connotations.
I'll miss you more than you'd ever guess. All your friends, family and those you've touched will. Good Shabbos!
Jennie LaBarca
April 6, 2007
I don't think I've ever known a more kind and giving human being than Marilyn. While others were at home enjoying their holidays, you were always out making sure those with need had good holidays as well. You gave incessantly! You had the best sense of humor and made the BEST chopped liver!! I will hear your voice and remember you always. You are a true inspiration. God Bless you.
Joanne Fairfield
April 6, 2007
I only got the chance to speak to Marilyn once. Last year I called WICC to donate money for cancer. Marilyn answered and right away I knew who she was.I also live in Black Rock, and conveyed that to her.I told her my name and we spoke briefly how I knew her, and she said here is my phone number call me and with her sense of humor she said "We can talk all about Black Rock and all the people we both knew.It will be fun she said.I then said my mom passed away 8 years ago from pancreatic cancer,and I wanted to send in a donation to find a cure for this fight against cancer. Through my tears, which she heard, Marilyn was so kind and caring.I felt so comfortable talking to her, and she understood how I felt. Yes Marilyn you are an angel and God loaned you to everyone that you met throughout your life, but little did I know you were fighting your own battle with cancer. Your patience and kindness were felt through our talk. Yes Marilyn you did live your life before you died. I am so thankfull that I got a little piece of the patience and sympathy that you gave to everyone you met throughout your wonderfull life.
Thank-you Marilyn for being you,a very special angel I will never forget.
Joanne Fairfield
BPT.
john
April 6, 2007
You will be missed. You were the best. Thank you for all your support with Swim Across the Sound.
Michelle C. Hernandez-Rodriguez
April 6, 2007
Marilyn (Mama),
You will be deeply missed. You were a spitfire to say the least. You always put a smile on my face. Working the mid-way for both you and Tom was always the best! I don't know of anyone who you did not touch greatly in some way, shape or form. I am Blessed to have known you. Until we meet again.
Barbara Marsh
April 5, 2007
Kathy, I know you will miss your dear friend Marilyn very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and with Marilyn's cousins.
Marilyn played such a big part in the Swim Across the Sound and WICC's Holiday Fund for Children. She was always there to give a hug and offer a laugh when everything seemed blue. Although I haven't seen her for a few years, I will never forget her.
With love and sympathy,
Tom Scanlon (BPD Retired)
April 5, 2007
It is not often that a community loses such a special person. Marilyn was an embodiment of many qualities including strength and caring with a strong mix of tenacity and humor. She truly touched the lives of many people and made the community, particularly Bridgeport, a better place. Tom, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and may we all get together one day in that better place where Marilyn now waits and have a toast to the "good old days".
tom kelly
April 4, 2007
Marilyn's prayer during thr past several months was, "Let me live until I die." She lived, loved and served faithfully even in the ICU wen she would remover her oxygen mask to speak to any caller or visitor. We know how Marilyn lived and history will siutate her in the array of significant figures who have made a lasting impact on the lives of others.
There is no irony that Marilyn's death came during Passover/Holy Week. In the Catholic tradition, there is the belief in the Communion of Saints. These are the uncannonized men and women through whom God continues to heal, be revealed, and to give hope. Undoubtedly, Marilyn's name is emblazed in the listing of communion of saints.
Marilyn, your flame has dimmed yet your light will never be extinguished.
This Friday night, may both Jews and Gentiles light a Sabbath candle and bid Marilyn, Good Shabbas.
Thanks for all your concolences.
Tom Kelly
Lillian Prates
April 4, 2007
Marilyn,
Thank you for all you have done for me and my family.Since the day i met you,you reached out to us like you knew us forever.I enjoyed helping you through out the years and having my son be your elf.He is sad and said he prayed for god to save you but he knows his Amma is watching you now so he will remember you forever in his heart.Me and Jason will continue to be a part of the Swim and Jason wants to continue his Christmas cards.I know you are in a better place now,as you know i watched my mom suffer and pass from the same type of cancer.Well get some rest with my mom,tell her i said i miss her, and love her.love ya Marilyn,your friend Lillian
Lisa Jean
April 4, 2007
Marilyn words can not express what you have meant to me, and the things I have learned from you. On and off through the years, but must recently as you helped me heal a broken heart. You were fighting the fight of your life. Yet you continued to give, care and Love. Again my heart is Broken, but bigger for having known you and all the wisdom you shared with me.
My only hope is that you can hear and feel how much you will be missed!
With all my Heart
Soxie Hallinan
April 4, 2007
Marilyn your energy,love,character and compassion was second to none. The community has lost one of the greats. I first met you many years ago, immediately you embrace and protect those that cross your path and you never forget! I will always remember your laugh which still brings a smile to my face. I know there is great sorrow for those you leave behind but you will long be celebrated. Your with your Mum now, another great lady.....heaven has got it's hands full now!
Soxie, CT
Bess (Karaindros) Orphan
April 4, 2007
I will always remember our time at Bassick High School. You were a dear and caring friend. I was blessed to have known both you and your mom.
FRANK DERAK
April 4, 2007
MARILYN GOLDSTONE, A NAME THAT WILL ALWAYS BE ASSOCIATED WITH KINDNESS, GIVING, HARD DEVOTED WORK, AND ABOVE ALL, A LOVE FOR HER FAMILY AND MANY, MANY, FRIENDS. THANKS FOR BRINGING A RAY OF SUNSHINE INTO MY LIFE OFTEN, WHILE I WAS EMPLOYED AT WICC RADIO, BPT. CT. HER PUBLIC SERVICE AWARENESS OF THE PEOPLE AROUND HER, AND THE EFFORT SHE GAVE, WAS ALL ONE COULD ASK FOR, AND SHE DID IT ALL, PROUDLY. MARILYN YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Joe Walsh
April 4, 2007
You were the Best !! I'll be waiting for you
Rob Handy
April 4, 2007
Marilyn,
You will be so missed. What an incredible person you were. All the kind words and overall love that you expressed to our family. We will never forget you. Not a day will go by that you will not be in our thoughts and prayers. I believe now you are in Heaven with my Mother.
Thank you for being a part of my life.
Love always
Rob Handy
Morag
April 4, 2007
Marilyn was an exceptionally caring person who worked tirelessly for causes she believed in. She always made time to help those in need. Although I have not seen her in several years, I and the community she served so well will miss her. She has earned her reward in heaven.
Susan Kenney
April 4, 2007
Marilyn was my Boss at one time and a good one she was.
(Moss Personell)
Susan & David Kenney
Eric & Krista Berthel
April 4, 2007
Marilyn - you embodied the true spirit of human nature - you gave of yourself, and convinced others to do the same, regardless of religion, race, color, etc. May you rest in peace.
I am honored to have worked with you and to have been your friend. We will all miss you, but we also take comfort in knowing that you are with God and no longer suffering. You will never be forgotten.
Dorothy
April 4, 2007
Family and Freinds of Marilyn..
I know that she will be missed.She touched so many people in the city of Bridgeport and surronding areas,I know many people will miss her being around.She was a people person and alot said she was thier ANGEL.
Well i guess God knew she was a good ANGEL so he wanted her.But we can not forget that she is and will be in many peopls hearts that she has touched along the way.
God Bless
PAULA FELICELLO
April 4, 2007
MARILYN I ALWAYS SAID YOU ARE AN ANGEL FROM ABOVE SENT TO US. NOW YOU WENT BACK HOME AND WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND MISSED VERY MUCH BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. I KNOW YOU WILL CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER ALL OF US AS YOU ALWAYS DID.
Deb Hansen
April 4, 2007
Marilyn meant so many things to
so many people. She gave of
herself wholeheartedly. If
something needed to get done,
she would pull out all the stops.
Many lives were touched by the
person Marilyn or the many things
she did. Let's honor her memory
by doing what she did so well...
giving so much without expecting
anything in return. Marilyn is
in a better place. Those of us
us who were lucky enough to
know and love her are better
people. I will always remember
the joie de vivre Marilyn embraced
up until the very end.
God bless my dear friend.
Love-
James and Louise Katherine Karoli GALLAGHER
April 4, 2007
Some souls pass through this lifetime like a gentle summer rain.
They touch our hearts and then return to heaven once again.
Even as we mourn this loss, we know within our hearts that those we love are never really gone. For even as this earthly life comes to its season's end, the soul goes forth and lightly journeys on.
We had the wonderful pleasure of knowing MARILYN, for years, through our law enforcemnt careers with the Bridgeport Police Department. We will always associate the "Midway" and the "AMR" Ambulance Service with MARILYN....both endeavors she was truly dedicated to and gave 100%. MARILYN was a caring giving person, a true humanitarian. We shall always hold all of our memories of MARILYN in our hearts forever.
TO TOM:
The two of you were business partners, but more importantly, you were best friends. Our condolences go out to you. All your great memeories together will be a source of comfort. MARILYN'S life is eternal, and so are those memories.
Most respectfully,
Jim and Weeze
Beth & Cee Jay Stites
April 4, 2007
We always told Marilyn that she was an angel here on earth. Now heaven will be a better place. We will never forget her kindness to all.
Rest in Peace.
Debbie Hansen
April 4, 2007
Marilyn touched so many people
in so many ways. She gave of
herself wholeheartedly and
unconditionally. Marilyn fought the
fight hard, but lost the battle
way too soon. I am lucky to have
known her, and will miss Marilyn's
joie de vivre. God bless her,
the family and friends left behind
and the many people whose lives
were made better by all she
did up until being called to
a better place.
Love-
Sue
April 4, 2007
Marilyn will be missed by many, many people. A more special lady will never be found to care for the amount of people that she did. Sincere sympathy to her family and everyone who knew her. God bless.
Siobhan&Dave Morales
April 4, 2007
Marilyn, even though your in heaven you are still in our hearts, your smile and laughter will never be forgotten, we will miss you
Edwin Elise Daymonde
April 4, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Robert Tolomeo
April 4, 2007
I will always remember the kindness and goodness of Marilyn. She gave so others may live and now God will give to her. My prayers will be with her on her journey.
Eileen Armstrong, Dir. of Social Services CT Health of Southport
April 4, 2007
Marilyn was a lovely lady who worked closely with many area nursing homes. The news of her death saddens us all and she will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her friends and family.
Jim Buchanan
April 4, 2007
Marilyn was a great friend, a lot of fun and mostly a dedicated worker to all in need. It was my pleasure to have worked with Marilyn on many projects dating as far back as 1986. I will miss her voice and humor...but will never forget her...never.
Bo Naedele, Retired BPT Police
April 4, 2007
The countless lives that Marilyn touched & brought smiles to their faces speaks for itself. The world is a better place because of Marilyn. Marilyn you be in my thoughts and prayers as will you Tom, I know the relastionship the 2 of you had. Marilyn, you were one of a kind.... my you rest in peace.
Roz Urbano
April 4, 2007
Doody, you are forever in our hearts. May you and Aunt Dolly rest in peace.
Love
Roz Frank, and family
Bud & Rachelle Eisler
April 4, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
She will be missed by all.
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