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Benny Golbin Obituary
When he died Friday afternoon in Hawthorne, the 36-year-old musician and teacher was driving from his job teaching music at the Children of Promise Preparatory Academy in Inglewood to instructing students at schools in the Palos Verdes Unified School District.
In tributes in interviews and posted on social media sites, friends said Golbin was a talented musician who played gigs with various bands and groups at clubs across Southern California.
Memories and Condolences
for Benny Golbin
25 Entries
Vada Culpepper
January 24, 2016
He will be remembered and we will see him and hear his music again
And He will wipe every tear from their eye and death will be no more
Jill
January 23, 2016
I did not know Benny but learned about his passing this week. To his family and friends, please accept my condolences; I mourn for your loss. It sounds like Benny was bright, talented, kind and humorous - the perfect blend. May you hold him in your hearts forever.
Sheri Kessel
January 21, 2016
God blessed me with the most precious child 36 years ago. Every tear I am shedding now for this unbearable loss will never take away the years of pleasure he gave me when his sweet soul graced this earth. He will forever live on in my heart and the hearts of all who loved him.
Reyna Perez
January 20, 2016
I don't know Benny, but the story of this loss really broke my heart when I read it and heard some of his Jazz music. God has a new angel to Jazz away in heaven.
Kavita Sudarsan
January 20, 2016
Heartfelt condolences at this senseless loss. He was my son's clarinet teacher and one of the nicest persons we knew.
Mayra Femia-Hetrick
January 20, 2016
Our hearts are broken after learning of the tragic loss of Benny last Saturday. For Benny's family, know that everyone he connected with through his music is also suffering. He truly was special and we will look for his star shining bright in the sky and listen closely to still hear his beautiful music.
Anne-Marie Klarin
January 20, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about Benny. He was such a positive role model for so many. My son was in his ensemble class and was always talking about Benny. He was such a warm, helpful, talented musician. We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember him and how he touched our lives. My sons will remember his music video on the beach always....
Nicholas Klarin
January 20, 2016
Im sorry for the death of Benny ,he was my ensemble teacher,and talented musician,i will truly miss him. Nicholas Klarin
Rancho Vista Elementary
Evan Lim
January 19, 2016
As a student of Benny for more than 4 years, I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Benny taught me how to play the alto and tenor sax, and I am grateful for everything he taught me. I will miss him.
Elaine De Senna
January 19, 2016
A young, kind, gentle, talented teacher was taken from my son and me. I keep replaying my last interaction with Benny exactly a week ago...greeting us with his permanent smile and his eyes that sparkled..I hear his words...listening to him teach my son in his make shift lesson room at Amuse's temporary site..I remember feeling how lucky my son is to have him for a teacher....and looked forward to the future.... Our hearts are heavy....My son Gabriel and I offer our deepest condolences to his family. Thank you for sharing him with us. R.I.P Benny. We will miss you.
Kevin Wiegand
January 19, 2016
I just listened to Benny's Coastal Tide, what a great loss to the music world and all of us that had not yet experienced his talent. May he join the all star band of muscians that have gone before him.
Joel, my friend, my heart aches for all of you. You're in my prayers.
Lina Vasquez
January 19, 2016
deepest sympathy to your friends and family!
S W
January 19, 2016
I did not know him, but read about this sad story. I hope his music will live on.
January 19, 2016
RIP Benny such a loss..Such a sound and feel he shared...
Heard him play at the Beach in San Pedro
and at the Tai Cafe in RPV
Richard Leach guitarist
The Admiral Risty
Eric Coffey
January 19, 2016
I was lucky to know you Benny. Music brought us together at CSUN and you made us all better.
I'll be keeping your memory alive every time I play my guitar. I'll woodshed for you.
RIP my friend. Much love to you and your family.
Eleanor Rose
January 19, 2016
Susan, Joel, Sheri and Stuart. My heart has been saddened over the past few days. I can only imagine how you must feel. Please know, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you take comfort in the wonderful words everyone has been writing about Benny, how wonderfully talented he was and how he touched everyone's lives with his music! May his memory (and music) be a blessing to those lives he touched while here on our earth. May G-d wrap his arms around you all and give you a little comfort in knowing Benny's now playing from above.
Benny in our Thai class (on the left)
Rob Palmer
January 19, 2016
A great sax player, a diligent student of the Thai language, and an all-round nice guy that it was a pleasure to know. So sad.
Gaye Jacobs
January 19, 2016
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Benny taught our daughter to play the flute. He was an amazing musician and so patient and kind with kids. We always loved hearing him play with Pretzel Logic at the PV Street Fair. He will be missed.
James McCollum
January 19, 2016
I will never forget this talented gentle soul.See you on the other side my friend.
Hugh Von Kleist
January 19, 2016
Benny you were one of my dearest friends and I love you with all my heart!!
Gordon Goodwin
January 19, 2016
A few short weeks ago I hired Benny to do a quick writing job for me. Even though he was out of the country, he agreed to do the job for me. He cranked it out, nailing it as usual. I asked him to send an invoice and he sent this:
Happy Belated Birthday Gordon,
As a birthday gift, this one is totally on me.
I hope the session goes well tomorrow.
Benny
Sent from my iPhone
He sent that email on Jan 2. We lost a good one this time.
RIP Benny, a pleasure to know you a little bit.
Gordon Goodwin
Kelly Weaver
January 18, 2016
One of the best
One of the kindest
One to always remember
Rest in Peace Benny
shaun shimizu
January 18, 2016
To our dear friend Benny...Not only a unique talent, but a quality person that is scarce to find...
Rice
January 18, 2016
May his memory be a blessing. Such a talented musician taken way too soon. So very very sorry. We will all miss your smile.
Barry Levenson
January 18, 2016
You are one of the finest people I have ever met. Every time I saw you I felt better afterwards. I used to stand outside your music teaching room just to listen to you play. You are one of a kind and I will never forget you
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