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ROBERT GOLDFELD Obituary
died on September 17, 2015 in New York City at the age of 75. Bob attended Midwood High School, Columbia College and Harvard Law School. He devoted his life to making the world a better place through his work in city and state government, The Vera Institute for Justice, The Federation of Jewish Philanthropies and New York University, where he spent 20 years as Vice President for Administration. He was loved and respected by his friends and colleagues for his kindness, intelligence, integrity and humor. He enjoyed traveling with his wife but was happiest being with her at his home in Goshen, Connecticut. He is survived by his loving wife Carole, daughter Johanna and son-in-law Bradley Rank. He deeply loved his family, who adored him and will keep him in their hearts forever. A funeral will be held on Sunday, September 20 at 11am at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or WMNR radio in Monroe, Connecticut.
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Ella
September 19, 2025
Robert's favorite restaurant was Le Bernadin & Shell Fish. At 5'6" 160 pounds he can eat.
John Frank
September 19, 2025
I remember in the 90's Robert Goldfeld got his first tattoo R&D tattooing.
jerry krase
October 19, 2015
thanks for sharing him with us carol and convincing him that i was 'ok'
Barbara Kaufman
September 21, 2015
Bob was always the smiling face and the voice of reason at NYU. It was always a pleasure to work with him. And I will never forget the day he showed up at SkyRink (the old one on 33rd Street) while I was skating, and his daughter was on the same ice with me! You will be missed Bob.
Mary Winslow
September 20, 2015
I always enjoyed Bob's company and his wit. How sad for you, Carole and your family. I'm very familiar with grief having lost my son last Thanksgiving. Only time will heal. God bless
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