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JAY GOLDFARB Obituary

Age 59, of West Hills, passed away o n May 4, 2010, after a valiant two year battle with esophageal cancer. Jay was born on November 19, 1950, in Bronx, New York, and moved to California with his parents and siblings in the late 1950s. He graduated from Canoga Park High School, served in the United States Army, and worked for 32 years for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Jay is survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Dan Equinoss and Dave (Jesse) Birtness; grandsons, Aidan and Cash Birtness; parents, Ann and Isidore Goldfarb; twin brother, Robert (Barbi) Goldfarb; sister, Paula (Lou) Loomis; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and many loving and caring friends. Jay loved golf, poker, and his two dogs Jack and Jill. Funeral Services will be held at noon on Friday, May 7, 2010, at Sholom Memorial Park, 13017 North Lopez Canyon Rd., Sylmar (818) 890-4606. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ronald McDonald House c/o Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, Attn: Connie Ramirez, 4560 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029.

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Published by Los Angeles Daily News from May 6 to May 7, 2010.

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Phyllis Craft

May 10, 2010

So sorry to read about your son in the Daily News. Just know that I am thinking about you and your family.

Helen Yows

May 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Randy Bowin

May 7, 2010

Jay you waged such a valiant battle. I will miss you dearly. I remember the times we played softball together, the many years working together,attending UCLA football games and many other great times shared.My prayersand thoughts are with your family.

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