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Marc Goldman Obituary
Marc was born in 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Jack and Cynthia Goldman. He attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis and received a masters from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Marc dedicated his professional life to working as a psychologist for people with disabilities. After working for several years in Illinois, he relocated to Durham, North Carolina. Over the past two-plus decades, Marc had his own practice, contracting with multiple agencies, including Residential Services, Inc., and traveling the country giving talks about his specialty in the field.
Marc built a beautiful community around him in North Carolina, from his spin friends at Fuel Fitness to his colleagues, including those at RSI, to his kayaking home away from home at the Waterway Inn and Barrier Island Kayaks. He also loved NASCAR, and every fall you could find him at the Kansas Speedway, but not before tailgating in the parking lot with Kansas City barbecue and really, really good wine, dragging his brother-in-law behind him.
Marc never let his diagnosis slow him down, maintaining his lifelong love of fitness and the outdoors. In his final years, he continued his visits to the Carolina coast, kayak in tow, staying at his favorite place, the Waterway Inn. He travelled to Yellowstone and the Smoky Mountains, and kept active, crediting his years of exercise with his odds-defying fight against cancer. He even continued to take his vintage Trans Am for a ride. Marc also loved college basketball, good wine, and an Elmore Leonard novel.
Marc is predeceased by his parents, Jack and Cynthia Goldman. He is survived by his sister, Ellen Goldman and her husband, John Parisi, his brother, Jay Goldman, his nieces, Laura (Jamie) and Julie (Danny), his great-nieces (Madeleine, Lily, and Georgia) and nephew (Jack), and his many, many friends who gave immeasurable support and love to him until the very end.
A visitation for Marc will be held on Saturday, July 13th from 2:00-3:30pm at Endswell Funeral Home, 407 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Residential Services, Inc. 111 Providence Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
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Nicol Mitchell-Richardson
November 4, 2024
I just found out today that Mr. Goldman passed away. He was a part of my son's, Michael's, team--he helped my son by creating a behavioral plan for him. He was a gentleman and had a wonderful sense of humor. He help make our TEAM meetings less boring. I am going to miss him.
To the Goldman family, I am so sorry for your loss and may God help see you through.
Kimberly Steward
November 4, 2024
I just found out that Marc passes away a few months ago. We worked with many people with disabilities, me being on the case management side. I think that we respected each other's opinions and the best interests for the individuals we were serving. I am going to miss his sense of humor and his expertise. Rest Well Marc!
Lisa Neuhaus
July 25, 2024
I had the pleasure of working with Mark as we had mutual clients. He was incredibly kind and funny. He was a bright light. He will be missed.
Lisa Neuhaus
Abound Health
Bill Zieger
July 11, 2024
I supervised Marc for over 10 years and many a meal. He was a passionate advocate for his clients and one heck of a good Psychologist. He will be greatly missed.
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Carol Lovelace
July 10, 2024
A sweet and dedicated man with a heart of gold, I´d known Marc since 1975, we were colleagues at Alton Mental Health Center in Alton IL. Bless you, Marc, for touching soooo many lives in such positive ways.
Kelly and Jake
July 9, 2024
Marc will be sorely missed by the immense community he worked so hard to help. An irreplaceable soul for those that know him. Thankful to have had him on our team!
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