JOSEPH GOLDIN

Possible permanent remembrance to Joe Goldin

Would you or any of Joe's other friends/relatives like to gather together to create a lasting remembrance for Joe? I thought we could maybe raise some funds towards one of the 2 ideas (below), or something else, if you have other suggestions ... a few ideas:
1) Tree planted in Joe's honor (in Central Pk)
2) Dedicate a bench (Central Pk) to Joe ...hopefully near his w.69 st neighborhood?
3) Contribution (in Joe's memory)...

Joe was our Best Man and was our son's Godfather. Even though we did not see each other often enough, Joe was always there in our lives. He enriched us with his presence, his vitality, his sheer joy of life. Losing him leaves an empty place in our hearts.

Thank you Joe for all of the delicious culinary treats throughout my four plus years on W69th St. I was very lucky to have you as a neighbor and friend. I will never forget you.

I miss you already, Joe! I feel so lucky to have grown up knowing you, and as an adult I've admired your commitment to your family and friends, and to your passions - I will think of you often when I bake with the kids! Love always, Carli

I miss you Joe - you've been there my whole life and I can't imagine it without you in it. You've been such an amazing friend and cousin to my mother and for that I will forever love you.

Joe Goldin leaves a legacy of friendship and integrity to his Upper Westside community. His neighbors for over 35 years have benefitted from his many kindnesses, baked treats, and work for neighborhood improvement. No taster lucky enough will ever forget the excellence that Joe brought to every bite he prepared--highest quality ingredients, perfect in both execution and presentation. He brought a similar attention to detail in his work for the block association and the cultivation of his...