Jill Goldman Obituary
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After living and working with lung cancer for over three years, Jill passed away this morning, August 30,2022. Jill passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by her entire family. Jill was 66 years old.
Jill is survived by her husband of 32 years, David Nalven; their daughters and husbands Sarah Goldman Nalven and Daniel Ackerman and Claire Goldman Nalven and Zachary Sawyer; her parents Herbert and Joan Goldman; her brother and sister Robert Goldman and Alice Kiselik; seven nieces and nephews; and her grandson Jesse Ackerman.
Jill worked for over 30 years as a primary care internist at Brigham and Women's and Faulkner Hospitals in Boston, taking care of thousands of patients over that time.
Jill's funeral will take place on Friday, September 2, at 11 a.m., at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Burial will follow at Walnut Hills Cemetery, 96 Grove Street, Brookline, MA 02467.
Shiva will be held at Jill and David's house, 121 Princeton Road, Brookline, MA 02467, Saturday, September 3 – Monday, September 5, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day.
Donations in Jill's memory may be made to the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, P.O. Box 236, South Wellfleet, MA 02663, a place Jill loved. Donations can also be made online using this link: https://web.massaudubon.org/site/Donation2?df_id=3069&mfc_pref=T&3069.donation=form1
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Teneshia Lewis
April 12, 2023
Just minutes ago, I learned of this very sad news. Dr. Goldman will be eternally missed, and my deepest prayers and condolences are extended to her beautiful spirit, her entire family, friends and all of her patients who are also saddened by this huge loss. Before relocating to Georgia in 2018, Dr. Goldman had been my extremely talented and compassionate doctor for nearly 22 years. Not only did she provide exceptional treatment and care in such an angelic way, she also showered me with an abundance of wisdom related to life in general. Although I knew she had hundreds of patients other than myself, she made me feel as though I were her only patient because of her extraordinary level of attention, care, and diligence. I grew to love Dr. Goldman like a big sister to the point where I came close to deciding not to relocate to Georgia in 2018 to be with other family members because I did not want to lose her as my doctor. She assured me that everything would work out just fine and that she would welcome me back to her practice if I ever returned to Massachusetts. And now that I am in the process of possibly relocating back to Mass, I decided to look her up to see if she could refer me to another doctor as I had heard back in 2019 or so that she had retired. Unfortunately, after googling her name, I found this site. I remain in great shock and disbelief, but, I do trust that God will continue to keep her wrapped in His blanket of love eternally. Dr. Goldman, I will miss you always. You were not only an outstanding doctor, but you truly one of my earthly angels. Wishing your loving family much love, comfort, and healing. May your spirit rest in peace forever. Eternally grateful and with love, Teneshia Lewis
Patricia M.
February 13, 2023
My prayers are with the family always! Dr. Goldman was the best doctor and friend anyone could enjoy talking to. Her words of wisdom will always be remembered for every chapter of my life. I thank the family for sharing her with the world.
John Zullo
September 21, 2022
To the entire family I am deeply saddened to hear of Jill's passing my deepest condolences to the family she will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cissy Tan
September 13, 2022
My deepest condolences on your loss; Jill will be very missed. She was such a warm, thoughtful, and delightful person and I treasure the memories of our times together through the years. One fun memory was in the mid 80s when we were strolling around Manhattan and came across a comedy club. Jill said "do you want to go in? I think I have heard about this guy and that he is pretty good." We went in and had a fantastic time; the relatively unknown comedian was Jerry Seinfeld. Every visit with her similarly wonderful.
From her brilliant career to her friends and her beautiful family, Jill embodied a life well lived.
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Susan Balogh
September 12, 2022
Dear David, Sarah, Claire and your entire family, please accept my condolences. Jill was a beautiful, compassionate, brilliant person. I am so sorry she´s passed away. My family and I are happy to make a gift to Audubon Wellfleet in her memory. She was a blessing in this world.
Fondly,
Susan Balogh
Richard Wheeler
September 6, 2022
Jill was my both the doctor and neighbor for my Mom, Sandy Wheeler, for many years, and my Mom appreciated her kindness in both roles. My condolences to Jill's family and friends - may her memory be a blessing.
Dori Mintzer
September 5, 2022
We send our love and condolences to all of you. Jill was such a wonderful person! She will be missed. May her memory be a blessing for all who knew her and were touched by her grace and gifts.
With love,
Dori Mintzer and David Feingold
Ronney Traynor
September 2, 2022
Sorry for you loss, I will miss seeing her walking the dog and our little chats
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