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WILLIAM Goldstein Obituary

William J. Goldstein, 86, born 1926, Chicago, passed away Oct. 31, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. He is survived by his children, Andrea (Robert) Sobczak of Phoenix, AZ, Jeffrey (Lisa Vogel) Goldstein of Chicago, IL and David Goldstein of Portland, OR; his grandchildren Kristopher (Felicia) Sobczak, Lee Ann Sobczak and Jessica Goldstein; brother and sister in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his first wife, Syrna Ditkowsky; second, Natalie Rabovsky; and long time companion, Ruth Beilfuss. Craftsman, builder and blue collar Royko-esk Chicagoan.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 14, 2012.

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Neal Schilling

November 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
A teammate at Thillens Stadium of Jeff

Marilyn (Addis/Goldstein)) Kaplow

November 14, 2012

My sincere condolences -
Although we haven't had contact for years. Bill was my first cousin. (His mother and my father were brother and sister).

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