Morey H. Goldstein

Morey H. Goldstein 1953 - 2008 Morey H. Goldstein died peacefully at home on July 5. He was a great guy to the end, handling with grace and courage his battle against brain cancer. Family and friends rallied to help Morey after his diagnosis earlier this year. As a professional musician, Morey was involved in many popular and influential groups in the Bay Area since moving here in 1975. He played honking tenor sax in Big Bang Beat, Butch Whacks & The Glass Packs, and the original Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra, and wrote, sang, and played keyboards in 1970s band The Readymades. Musical theatre roles included Richard Carpenter in the long-running holiday musical, "A Karen Carpenter Christmas." He wrote and recorded numerous songs with Ken Kessie under the name "Modern Rocketry" (Megatone Records), and produced disco legend Sylvester's last singles. Morey is survived by his wife of 22 years, Katie Guthorn; sister, Ruth Butler; cousin, Glenn Cohen; nephews, Mark and Todd Singer; brothers-in-law, Peter Singer and Rich Butler; niece, Melanie Butler; cousin Glenn's wife, Ann and their daughter Marisa. Morey was predeceased by his parents and his older sister, Michele Singer. Morey was born October 5, 1953 in New York City to Milton and Etta Cohen Goldstein. Father Milt was a top sales rep at CBS Records for 30 years; Sony still gives out the Milt Goldstein award at its yearly convention. Morey won many music awards and scholarships while at East Meadow High School on Long Island, and spent a year at Hunter College before transferring to SUNY Binghampton, graduating with a B.A. in music in 1975. A musical memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.