Steven Goldstein

Dr. Steven Ira Goldstein RUTLAND, MA - Dr. Steven Ira Goldstein, 59, of Rutland, MA, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2015, in Charlotte, NC, while on a business trip. Dr. Goldstein was born in Bronx, NY, the son of Edward and Beatrice (Neufeld) Goldstein. He was raised in Lindenhurst, NY and later lived in Latham, NY and Charlotte, NC before moving to Rutland in 2012. Dr. Goldstein leaves his loving wife of 34 years, Roberta (Zimmerman) Goldstein of Rutland; his mother, Barbara Goldstein of West Palm Beach, FL; three sons, Zachary and his wife, Laurie Knaack of Castleton, NY, Max of Charlotte, NC, and Alex who is posted in South Korea; a sister, Deborah Salerno and her husband, Nicholas of Merrick, NY; a brother, David Gorin of Merrick, NY; a sister, Leah Edzant and her husband, Robert of San Diego, CA; his uncle, "Buddy" Bert Neufeld of New York, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Jordan Matthew Goldstein. After earning his B.S. in Chemistry at Long Island University, he went on to earn his M.S. in Chemistry at SUNY Buffalo where he met Roberta, and then received his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Emory University. Dr. Goldstein was the technical director for Clariant Masterbatches North America. He was responsible for all research and development activities across Clariant's 11 sites in the United States and Canada. In addition, he was widely recognized as a plastics industry expert, serving on the Board of Directors for the Color and Appearance Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. Previous to Clariant, Dr. Goldstein enjoyed 22 years with BASF working with colorants and additives for plastics. Among his many interests were fantasy and science fiction books, tabletop gaming, the New York Yankees, comics and other collectibles. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family, traveling with Roberta and sharing hobbies with his sons. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering with the Goldstein family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at the Miles Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Rd., Sterling. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in memory of Steven to the cardiology department at Boston Children's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301, or online at www.bostonchildren's.org/givenow. To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit www.milesfuneralhome.com.