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Richard (Dick) Goldman of Mountain View passed away on September 4, 2023. Born and raised in New Rochelle, NY, he attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), became an engineer and was employed by Philco/Ford, Lockheed and Intel. He worked with microwave technology and designed devices that were instrumental in the LEM program for the Apollo moon landing.An avid model train enthusiast, he was a longtime member of The Golden Gate Lionel Railroad Club. After his retirement, he served as a mentor to many young entrepreneurs for SCORE of Silicon Valley. His two great loves were his wife of 63 years, Ruth, and his three cats, Mom Cat, Billy and Olive, his best pal.He is survived by Ruth, at home, his sister Elaine LaMagna (Bernard) of New Jersey and many nieces and nephews.Always quick with a pun or a song, he will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.Services will be private. The family asks that donations be made to The Dancing Cat of San Jose.

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Published by Mercury News on Sep. 24, 2023.

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Michael Goldman

September 28, 2023

So sad to hear of his passing...rest in peace.

Eric Silverstein

September 25, 2023

As his nephew, he was an inspiration to me with stories of spacecraft, engineering and business. A brilliant man of compassion and common sense he was always prepared with a joke or a pun and his saying "give me peace and tranquility. " I will miss him dearly.

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Elaine LaMagna

September 25, 2023

Dick and I both loved musicals, movies. We went to see South Pacific, Kiss Me Kate, and saw Meet Me In St. Louis in the movies. We both talked politics and enjoyed music so much. He played classical piano well. Loving sister, Elaine and husband Bernie

Lori

September 25, 2023

Uncle Dick was truly a kind and honorable man who showed unending care and devotion to his family. He was a steadfast patriarch and mentor to our entire family with so much knowledge and wisdom. He had a special way of conversing that made everyone feel comfortable and confident that what you had to say was important. That gentle quality is a gift, a gift he imparted and was received by all. Uncle Dick, you have left a lifelong indelible impression upon me, I am so thankful for you and feel blessed you are family. I wish i had more time with you. Peace be with you. I love you

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