Jonas Michael Goldman

Jonas Michael Goldman obituary, Virginia Beach, VA

Jonas Michael Goldman

Jonas Goldman Obituary

Jonas Michael Goldman, born on April 26, 1989, in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on July 13, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at the age of 36. From an early age, Jonas was a comedian, athlete, music lover, doting son, and everybody's friend. Jonas was deeply passionate about surfing, cherished spending time with his family, and nurtured his Jewish faith.

Jonas always had a concert to look forward to, a pint of ice cream to finish, a witty cheerful text or story to share. He was an eternal optimist. Jonas's lighthearted wit and playful spirit touched everyone he met. Those who knew him will carry forward countless moments of shared laughter as part of his enduring legacy.

Jonas was a lifelong Virginian, he graduated from Frank W. Cox High School and earned multiple degrees in Accounting from Coastal Carolina University. He spent most of his career in sales as a dedicated professional, advancing to regional management where he oversaw both sales and operations. His career was marked by diligence, deep relationships, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

He is survived by his loving parents, Edward and Kathleen Goldman; his devoted sister, Claire Garrison, and her husband, Charles; his beloved nieces, Cassidy Grace and Charlotte "CC" Marie Garrison; his paternal uncle, Michael Goldman of Atlanta, and paternal aunt, Anne Goldman of Virginia. He is also survived by his maternal aunts, Ann D'Auria, Janet O'Hanlon and her husband, Jack, and Patsy LaPlante and her husband, Jack. Jonas was lucky to have a large extended family of cousins and second cousins to share strong bonds and many family milestones. In addition to his relatives, his friends were family. From an early age, Jonas built relationships with friends that became pillars of his life.

A celebration of Jonas's life for family, friends, and well wishers will be held at the Delta Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront on Sunday, July 27th at 3 PM. A paddle out in Jonas's honor will take place at 5 PM from the Delta's shoreline. Friends and family are encouraged to share their memories and offer condolences online at EverLoved. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research by clicking donate below.

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