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for Benjamin Goldman
Michelle Abene
August 20, 2025
May Ben´s memory be a blessing and his legacy live on.
Sue and Chris Saso
August 18, 2009
I didn't know Ben well (yet) but we shared enough joyful experiences together with him and Lonni and their kids that I knew we were bound to be good friends. His joyfulness, exuberance, happiness, dedication to his family and community, and musical talents inspired me and my family and everyone who knew him and he will be forever remembered in our hearts! With love and saddness, Sue, Chris, Logan and Noah Saso
Alexander Hovanski
June 6, 2009
I HAVE KNOWN BEN FOR OVER 15 YEARS. HE WAS TRULY ADVENTUROUS MAN.I WILL KEEP REMEMBER HIM AS A HAPPY AND UPBEAT MAN HE WAS THE LAST TIME WE MET. IT WAS SUMMER IN GREECE. BOTH, HIS AND MY FAMILY, SINGING EATING, DRINKING AND HAVING A GOOD TIME. HE WAS A GOOD HUSBAND, AND A GOOD FATHER OF TWO DAUGHTERS.
Johanna Swift Hart
September 3, 2008
There are too many adjectives, too many stories of a lively, funny, talented, persistent, loving man, too much life well-lived to believe that he's gone forever, or to comprehend the magnitude of the loss to his beloved family. What a horrible tragedy.
Lonni, Rebecca, & Daphne, if you ever see this, please know that the monument of love you built as a family will always be honored and remembered by your friends. I wish we could be there for you.
In grief, Johanna & Kyle
Lisa Whelan
September 2, 2008
I was so saddened to hear about what happened to Ben. I met both Ben and Lonni over a decade ago when I first moved to Los Gatos and didn't have many friends. We only knew each other a short while, but I always admired your love and caring for one another and have thought about you often over the years whenever I drive through the cute downtown of LG. Now that I have 2 young kids of my own, I can only imagine what you are all going through. Please know you are very much in my thoughts.
Sue L.
September 1, 2008
To Ben's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I have been so saddened by Ben's death and the tragic loss to his family (especially his two little girls). Ben will be greatly missed here at Cisco. God bless your family.
Ellen Frishberg
September 1, 2008
Ben was a friend of Emily Marcovitz and I was with her when she learned of the passing of her dear friend. Ben came alive for me as she related the stories of how much he loved living. May those stories reach his loving children so that they never forget the joy their father gave to the world and all those around him.
September 1, 2008
Dear family,
May the Lord comfort and guide you during this time of sorrow.
Alice
Cisco Netherlands
Rhona & Jim Toben
August 31, 2008
We were horrified to hear about Ben, Our hearts go out to you,
Sam Allen
August 29, 2008
I worked directly with Ben on the Cat6K programs in 2003 & 2004. This is a sad day, he was such a good man. My most heartfelt condolences go to his family, especially his children. I remember the origami he would make out of post it notes. A phenomenal person.
Chuck Buxbaum
August 29, 2008
I remember an amazing friday evening in 1986 in a living room in Ithaca, New York. Ben was visiting his brother Michael, then one of my housemates. I had my harmonica out, while Ben with his guitar, led about fifteen of us singing for hours. Ben inspired everyone who knew him with his generosity, humor, and gigantic grin. I haven't seen Ben and Lonnie, or Michael in twenty years, but his tragic loss leaves me distraught. Ben brought joy to so many people.
Andrew Brown
August 29, 2008
I work at Cisco and knew Ben indirectly through his marketing colleges. After reading the article on Ben I felt compelled to send a message to Ben's wife and daughters. Always remember to dance like nobody's watching, be happy and live your lives knowing that Ben will always be there for you when you need him the most.
Andrew Brown
Cisco
Anne Cole
August 29, 2008
From what I have read, I am sorry to have never met Ben. My sincere sympathies to the family.
Michelle Schwartz
August 28, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Vicki Hagberg
August 28, 2008
Dear Goldmans,
May God bring with each day a bit of healing and with each hour, strength to endure the next hour. Until you can see the light again in the morning, hear the birds at noon and sleep again at night. My love and prayers are with you and I will be there to help in whatever way I can.
Javier Poblete
August 28, 2008
My name is Javier, I am an ex-Cisco Employee.
I knew Ben in meetings and presentations. He was a smart, direct, open person and a great leader. I feel so sad. This is a great lost for his family and for Cisco.
Ken Ross
August 28, 2008
Ben was great to work with - somebody you could always trust to do the right thing - really shocked at this news & I send my heart felt condolences,
Ken/
Michelle
August 28, 2008
I never met Benjamin, but this is a tragic story. May his wife and children have the love and support to get through this. He sounded like a remarkable person god bless his family.
Nikki
August 28, 2008
Dear Goldman Family,
As a mom, wife and Cisco employee, I am deeply saddened by your senseless loss. It is too mind boggling to comprehend that this could happen. You are in my thoughts.
Tom
August 28, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the Goldman family. I had the honor of working with Ben a a few project over the years. He was an honest, funny, smart man who I know loved his family deeply.
Ritch Dusome
August 28, 2008
I worked with Ben over the past 9 years at Cisco in both his role in the Software team and later in Corporate Marketing.
All of us from Cisco (worldwide) who knew Ben will miss him very much.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ben's family and friends.
Erick Pong
August 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Goldman family. Ben had a great sense of humor that made working a joy whenever he was around. Although we only had a short time together, I respected Ben for his work ethic and all around fairness to those working with and for him. God bless you in this time of loss.
Lori Chaykin
August 27, 2008
Having just lost my husband's brother in a tragic, senseless accident, I have a sense of what your pain and sadness must be like.
My deepest sympathies for your loss and your sorrow, Lonni, Rebecca and Daphne. I hope your memories of Ben bring you peace.
Peter Marcus
August 27, 2008
Dear Lonni,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on your tragic loss.
My meetings with Ben and you were short, just a couple of minutes at your front door on a couple of Friday mornings- It did not take long to get to feel his presence and to feel the joy he brought to you and the girls.
He and you and the girls are in my prayers.
Peter Marcus
(CSA)
Evelyn Winnegar
August 27, 2008
I did not know Ben, in fact had never heard his name, but from what I have read about him and all the heartfelt tributes here, I feel poorer for not having known him. He must have been an absolute delight to all of you, and I send my sincere sympathy to you, his beloved family, and to all others who knew and loved him. He must have been an amazing person. May you be comforted in knowing that so many others share your tragic loss, and with time, may your tears turn to smiles with the remembrances of this special man who graced your lives.
Bea Lugo
August 27, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Ben at Cisco, he truly was a unique and beautiful person. My prayers and blessings to your family. May the silence bring you peace and the memories bring you comfort.
Mike Holmes
August 27, 2008
Lonni, Rebecca & Daphne,
My heart is deeply saddened to hear about Ben's passing. Our family has many fond memories of Ben. Thinking about him will always bring a smile to my face. He was truly a great man who had many admirable qualities. I will always remember his ukulele version of American Pie. His spirit will continue! Love, Mike, Autumn and Lauren
Paul Boody
August 27, 2008
Dear Lonni,
I feel extremely blessed to have known Ben, and am saddened to hear of his passing. You and the girls are in my prayers.
Kim Gibbons
August 27, 2008
I was so saddened to hear of Ben's tragic passing. I had the privilage to work with him at Cisco in the IOS Technology Division several years ago. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Nicole Mathis
August 27, 2008
Dearest Lonni, Rebecca & Daphne,
Although we knew you all for a very short time, I remember you all very fondly. You were all very supportive of me when I was a new mom. I always enjoyed the times spent with your family. Ben was always full of joy and made us laugh. We still talk about the wonderful treehouse Ben built for Rebecca.
I am deeply saddened by your loss. The world has lost an amazing person. I am sorry that you have to experience this type of tragedy in your family. My heart goes out to you and the girls. I know that there is little that any person can do, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy,
Nicole (Eccles) Mathis, Chuck, Zack, Charlotte & Jakob (Women's group of San Jose area 1999)
Dan Brigati
August 27, 2008
Hi Lonnie-
I wanted to extend my codolences to you. I have such fond memories of working with him in the early days at Cisco. My prayers go out to you and your family-Dan Brigati
Dave Yow
August 27, 2008
I was shocked and saddened to hear about this. My condolences to the Goldman family. His Cisco family will miss him greatly.
Autumn Holmes
August 27, 2008
Lonni, Rebecca & Daphne,
I am in shock about this terrible news. Ben was one for the most wonderful happy men I have known. We miss your family and always remember the great times we spent together.
Much love and prayers!
Jennifer Timmermann
August 27, 2008
Lonni and girls-We are so sad to hear of this, Lonni I am so sorry. Getting to know Ben when Rebecca was just a little peanut, and then getting to meet him again when he came into the MINI dealership-all he could ever talk about was you and the girls. Always smiling and happy. You will be in our thoughts always. Jennifer, Nick, Rowan, Ella and Jesse Timmermann
Judy Goldman
August 27, 2008
Dear Lonni,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the terrible and tragic loss of Ben. He added much joy to our temple life and was an inspiring musician and leader. He will be greatly missed in our community. In sympathy,
Mia Bradway Winter
August 27, 2008
To Ben's family,
I am so saddened to hear the news. I learned about it from my Cisco colleagues. We all worked together on IOS software in 2000, Building "O," San Jose Cisco Campus. I pay my respects to you, Ben. You were a very kind and good person. I will always remember you that way.
Karleen Gill
August 27, 2008
Dear Lonni, Rebecca, and Daphne,
My deepest sympathies on your unbearable loss. Ben was a joyful, fun-loving man who adored his family and made everyone around him feel better. It was an honor and a pleasure to have known him, and to have spent time with him and your family. The world is a lesser place without him.
Noah Nelson
August 27, 2008
Though are paths crossed over the years at Cisco, I was really just getting to know Ben recently as we worked together to deliver on common goals. He was extremely supportive and open to ideas and passionate about making an impact. On a recent business trip, we shared about our families and I sensed his commitment and love of his own. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.
Heidi Eisips
August 27, 2008
Lonni
We were devastated by the news of Ben's death and are still in shock and disbelief. In the five years that we've known both of you and the girls, you have each touched our lives in many ways. We will never forget Ben and the legacy of music, love, laughter and enthusiasm for life that he left behind. I hope that by aspiring to live up to the example he set we can honor him and his memory. May you and the girls be comforted, in time, by your memories of Ben. We are here for you in any way you need, large or small. We love you.
Here is a song that the kids sang last week at camp that touched and comforted me:
Kol ha'olam kulo gesher tsar me'od,
Veha'ikar lo lefached klal
The whole world is a very narrow bridge,
And the most important thing is not to be afraid.
Heidi, Greg, Ariel, Sylvie and Yonatan Eisips
Priscila David
August 27, 2008
Those are very sad news. Ben was very creative and great professional and person. Condolences for the family on this tragic loss.
Kent Kaufman
August 27, 2008
I worked briefly with Ben earlier this year, and this came as a great shock. He had a zest for family, work and life. My heart goes out to his family in this very difficult time.
Daniel Therrien
August 27, 2008
Ben has always been a supporter of the good old common sense. Despite the seriousness of the situation, good humour and laughs were always present. All our thoughts to the Goldman family.
Teresa Lopez
August 27, 2008
To the Goldman Family,
Especially, Lonni and the girls. As a co-worker of Ben's please know that he was a bright light at Cisco. I admired the passion and heart he put into the work that he did. His energy was infectious and he always had a way of exciting the people around him. I am deeply sorry for your lose. We will greatly miss his shining light.
Fred Zarghami
August 27, 2008
My God Bless his gentle soul. He will be missed by his colleagues at Cisco.
John
August 27, 2008
My God bless Ben and the Goldman family. I'm terribly sorry this happened and our hearts here in Detroit go out for them.
Rhonda Cooke
August 27, 2008
Lonni,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Although I've only met your family twice, I feel close to all of you through the wonderful stories and photos of Joel and Suzanna. I think about you every day and my prayers are with you and your family.
Matt Dodd
August 27, 2008
15 years of friendship with Ben was still not enough. I will treasure the memories of the early morning bike rides, family dinners, the weddings, the NYC visits, trips abroad, the singing and the general zest for life this man brought to all that he did.
Lonni, Rebecca and Daphne - the thoughts and prayers of our family, of the Johnsons, the Thompsons and many others from Cisco are with you.
With love and deepest sympathies,
Matt, Catherine, Wesley and Morgan
Clarisse Cespedes
August 27, 2008
It is a tragic story. I wish the best for his family, and I hope to learn from his great personality.
Atul Saini
August 27, 2008
We are sorry for the loss . God bless his soul and the family!
Tim Verrall
August 27, 2008
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear the tragic news about Ben. I met Ben through his work with Cisco TAB. He was always someone who embodied the sprit of collaboration, always able to see the humorous side of anything. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. You have my deepest sympathies.
Shashi Kiran
August 27, 2008
Ben's passing away was truly shocking and put the whole question of life in a bigger perspective. I came to know Ben during the last year or so, and found him to be always smiling, announcing his coming to our team with a song. The last conference we went to, he looked for the guitar hero booth on the tradeshow floor and was doing karaoke. He had a childlike quality to him and it was easy to read his emotions on his face - he seldom masked them. He will be sorely missed by people who knew him.
Linda Moran
August 26, 2008
Lonni,
I'm so terribly sorry and saddened for you and the girls. There are no words which are adequate to express the shock and sorrow everyone feels at the loss of Ben. Please know my thoughts are with you.
Sandee Karr
August 26, 2008
Lonni,
Our deepest regrets and sorrow at such a tremendous loss. We so enjoyed the few years that we had as your neighbors. Britt and Zac will always remember Ben taking them up to the top of your beautiful tree house he built with such care as he awaited with great anticipation the arrival of Rebecca.
The world has lost a great man, father, husband, and friend.
Best regards to you and your beautiful girls, know that you are in everyone's thoughts.
Sandee, Brittany & Zac Karr
Mary-Anne, Chris, Jack and Harry Robinson
August 26, 2008
Dearest Lonni, Rebecca and Daphne,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this terrible time. We feel blessed to have known Ben and will remember him as a loving, caring and indulgent husband and father, as well as talented tree house builder, balloon animal afficianado, and musician extrordinaire. We are here for you.
Larry Lang
August 26, 2008
Ben was a valued colleague at Cisco. We will miss him for his skillful work, but even more for his bright and cheerful spirit. Deepest sympathies.
Nick Lippis
August 26, 2008
I am shocked and deeply sadden by the news of Ben’s passing. I worked with Ben on a few projects. We had dinner one evening in Los Gatos with a few other people from Cisco when he shared stories about his girls, a trampoline and how we both married our high school sweet hearts. Being from the east coast and a biker, Ben had offered to take me mountain biking in the early morning. He had loaded up his car that evening with two bikes for us to ride. During the wee hours of the night a bad storm had moved through Los Gatos and knocked out electricity. Ben’s alarm clock was reset and did not go off causing him to miss our bike ride. He had called to apologize and I could tell that he had felt bad. I told him no big deal and thanked him for organizing the trip and we’d do it next time.
Ben was very generous to offer and organize this trip, to a person he barely new. My experience with Ben was brief but it was warm, honest and professional. Whenever we would meet he offered a wonderful greeting filled with a broad smile and a hello. He had a confident calmness about him that was unique.
My sincere condolences to Ben’s family.
Laura Wallace
August 26, 2008
Hello - I am so sorry to learn of Ben's passing. I offer my sincerest sympathies to the entire family.
Nora Bauer
August 26, 2008
I'm so saddend to hear about Ben. We only spent a little time together with Ben and his family, but in that short time he really touched our family. He was so clearly a wonderful person and a tremendous pleasure to be around. I remember his smile and how much we enjoyed his fun singing. We even still sing a song he taught us. It will mean so much more now. I hope Lonni and the girls are comforted by the memories of Ben's love.
Bill Thompson
August 26, 2008
Very sorry to hear the tragic news with Ben. I knew Ben from my work with Cisco TAB and he was always someone who was creative, happy and willing to listen and discuss anything. I will always remember Ben's Demos where he was the demo with the dancing images. You have my deepest symphonies.
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