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Sandra Goldman Obituary

On January 21, 2015, Sandra Balson Goldman, age 84, loving and devoted wife to both the late Alfred Goldman and previously to the late Maurice Balson, blessed mother of Michael Balson (Allyce) Scott Balson (Mark Lechter) and the late Daniel Balson, cherished grandmother of Michelle and Brooke Balson and fondly remembered by her niece Randi Caramusa (James), adored daughter of the late Gilda and Erwin Perly, passed away peacefully at home. Known for her early work as an actress and later for her dedication to philanthropic causes (Concern Foundation, Stop Cancer, Beit T'Shuvah, and The LA Jewish Home, among others), Sandra also became the preeminent Party/Event planner of her time and will be deeply missed by everyone of her cherished family and friends. Services will be held Sunday, January 25th at 3:00pm at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Hollywood Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beit T'Shuvah, Stop Cancer, or the LA Jewish Home.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 23, 2015.

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Marc Cuniberti

March 17, 2025

I was her son Daniel´s ROOMATE in college and was at the airport to pick him up when the PSA JET went down that took his life. I still have Daniel´s comforter off his college water bed as I was instructed by his mom and step dad to give his stuff away to his friends and I retained some of his records and the comforter of all things. I wonder where his girlfriend MELISSA is and meant to give this to Sandra but the years and memory slipped by until I discovered it recently. Family and friends are free to contact me at my email

Stella

February 8, 2015

I had the pleasure of meeting Sandy not long ago. She was very sweet. I remember how easy it was to talk with her. Sandy will be missed... Condolences to the family.

nancy gordon

January 24, 2015

so sorry to hear about sandy she was a beautiful gal in and out. jay thought whe was a dream when they were in high school at marshall in chicago. condolenses to her family including harvey. these are old friends and sorry to see them go. love nancy gordon (widow of jay)

Sonia Carrillo

January 23, 2015

Michael and Allyce...You are in my thoughts and prayers...

Rod and Sue Josten

January 23, 2015

We've enjoyed the privilege of having Sandra's brother, Harvey, as our brother-in-law for many years. Our condolences to Sandra's family on their loss. May she rest in peace. The Jostens

January 23, 2015

Truly a lovely lady. May she rest in Peace! Brad James and family.

Merle Branner

January 23, 2015

With deep sadness a true great lady will be missed but never forgotten.

January 23, 2015

Remembering the times we shared together.
Your loving brother, Harvey

Susan and Stuart Goldfine

January 23, 2015

Our dear longtime best friend, Sandy, for many years will be missed but kept alive in our hearts forever. We will be at services Sunday.
Our deepest sympathy to her beloved children, Michael and Scott, Allyce and
grandchildren. Love, Susan and Stuart Goldfine

January 23, 2015

Sandy. I love you and miss you. Rest in peace our sweet Sandy
Lisi

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