Alfred Donald Goldstein

Alfred Donald (Don) Goldstein

Alfred Donald (Don) Goldstein of Crozet, Virginia, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, September 21, 2025, from complications arising from a heart attack he suffered earlier in the year. His final weeks were spent as a resident of the Newton and Wilma Thomas Hospice House, operated by the Hospice of the Piedmont located in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he received excellent care and support.

He was born February 7, 1928, to Nathan and Ida Goldstein in Morris, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Samuel (1915); three sisters - Rose Berger (1975), Goldie Goldman (1978), and Marianne Nieman (2017); both his wife of 71 years, Marylin (Gribbin) Goldstein (2019); and son, Douglas Thomas Goldstein (2013), also preceded him in death.

Surviving family members include son, Larry Goldstein (Suzanne) of Crimora, Virginia; granddaughter Amy Mays (Wayne); and great-grandson, Hudson Stoops, of Amherst, Virginia; step-grandson Peter Tevendale (Andrea) of Hawley, Pennsylvania; and step-great-grandson Tyler Tevendale of Roanoke, Virginia; step-granddaughter Heather Tevendale (Todd McCullough); step-great-granddaughter Sarah McCullough; and step great-grandson Alexander McCullough of Brookhaven, Georgia; along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Don entered the United States Merchant Marine at age 17 during World War II and experienced several deployments to Europe before returning to civilian life following the war. His career in retail shoe and clothing sales was interrupted by service in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning to work in retail clothing, he transitioned to the uniform business.

Along the way, his interest in clocks led him in a new direction - clock sales and repairs along with antique clock collecting. He converted a spare bedroom into a workshop and did clock repairs in the evening. Eventually, he and Marylin purchased a clock shop in Chicago. This shop was sold when they relocated to Lowell, Indiana, and opened a small shop there. The Lowell shop was replaced by a larger one that was established after Don left the uniform business to devote fulltime attention to clock sales and repairs. The second Lowell shop was replaced by one in Crown Point, Indiana, which coincided with their move there. This, their final shop, was sold when they moved to Crozet in 2014.

In addition to antiquing with Marylin and managing their clock enterprise, Don maintained his keen interest in boxing and cars. Even when not in the market for a new car, he enjoyed the annual release of the new models and, while living in Chicago, frequently attended the annual new car show at McCormick Place. Boxing remained a major interest throughout his life and he enjoyed watching bouts on TV whenever he could find them.

Clock shows also were a big draw for both Don and Marylin. They were members of multiple clock organizations including local and regional clubs as well as the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, the latter of which honored Don for achieving 50 years of continuous membership.

As Marylin's health deteriorated due to dementia, the decision was made to relocate to Crozet, nearer to their son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Suzanne. Initially residing in the Lodge at Old Trail, Marylin later transferred to Our Lady of Peace in Charlottesville. Don continued to reside in Crozet and made numerous friends in the local antique and clock community. Of special significance were Patty and Mark Roberts. In addition to partnering with Patty in the antique business, she and Mark were primary caregivers (along with Larry) during the final months of Don's life.

A celebration of Don's life will be held at Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Those seeking to memorialize Don are encouraged to make a gift to their favorite charity.

Teague Funeral Service