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Brian Goldman Obituary
September 22, 1964 - May 10, 2015
Raleigh
Brian Goldman died peacefully Sunday morning after a long battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his wife, Michele, his two adored sons, Jared and Ben, his parents Jill and Alan Goldman, his sisters Betsy Goldman and Melissa Rouse, brother-in-law Scott Rouse, nephews Jake and Austin Rouse, brother and sister-in-laws Mark and Tamar Hauptman and their children, Jacob, Rebecca, Gabrielle, and Noah. He is also survived by his precious Mudpuppy family.
Brian died too young, but he lived more in his 50 years here than most people could in a hundred. In every endeavor he undertook, he strived to be the best he could be. He was a life-long swimmer with a passion for the sport. He held records for years at North Hills Club, and went on to swim for Duke during his undergraduate years. Seven years ago, he combined that love of sport and love of coaching and started the Mudpuppies Swim Team at Meredith Townes Pool. Under his loving leadership, the team achieved unprecedented success, winning division championships for the last five years, with undefeated seasons for the last three. For him, more important than the wins were the life lessons he shared with his young swimmers.
Brian was also a beloved physician practicing at Raleigh Medical Group since 2002. His patients remember him for the care and attention he showed them, and his philosophy that health is really about living well and enjoying life.
He certainly embodied that motto. He loved being in nature, learning new things, and experiencing new adventures. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. To the best of his ability, he held on to his passions until the very end. He will be profoundly missed.
A funeral service to honor his life will be held on May 12, 2015 at 10 am at Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Brian's honor to Swim Across America, www.swimacrossamerica.org If you have memories or stories of Brian that you wish to share with his family, please post them at www.caringbridge.org/visit/coachbrian
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Goldman
Nora Liberatore
May 5, 2023
As patients of Dr. Goldman my husband and I still speak of him as "the best physician we ever had" . He always took the time to listen, understand and give us the proper guidance throughout our daily lives, both in living day to day and staying healthy. We miss him, and think about his family often. Sincerely, Henry and Nora Liberatore
Susan Rice Harper
January 24, 2016
My brother was a patient of Dr. Goldman's, and was absolutely devoted to him, and deeply grateful for his skill, care, and understanding. I was always happy that he had such a superb and kind physician. Raleigh has lost a fine doctor and splendid man.
Susan McFarland
August 12, 2015
I just learned today that Dr. Goldman has passed away. I was patient for many years and was always so impressed with his kind demeanor and funny sense of humor. I hope his family can find peace in all of the wonderful ways he touch people. He will truly be missed.
Liz Ferrari
June 25, 2015
Brian was in my class at Duke. I was good friends with two other class members who were swimmers, and I got to know Brian through them. He was so dear. When I read (just now) that he had passed away, I was extremely sad. I did not stay in touch with him after Duke, but I remember his wonderful, friendly manner. I used to go to the Duke swim meets, and I remember him as an incredible athlete and always smiling. I just watched the YouTube tribute, and I was so moved by how obviously loved he was by the "mud puppies." What a wonderful human being.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Brian's family.
Liz (Meyer) Ferrari
Tim Adler
June 24, 2015
Dear Goldman family, in addition to sharing first cousins, aunt, and uncle with Brian (the St. Louis Goldmans), I also went to camp with Brian. I'm glad I had the chance to reconnect with him relatively recently. Such a nice, good-hearted, gentle guy. You have my deepest condolences. I can see from all of these tributes that between practicing medicine and swimming, Brian touched many people's lives. That's the measure of a life well spent, and the way in which he lives on. None of this makes up for your loss, but hopefully it is a source of some comfort.
Warmest regards,
Tim Adler
Nakia & Yvonne Drew
June 10, 2015
Dr. Goldman took excellent care of my husband and myself for many years as our PCP at Raleigh Medical Group. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Praying for the family.
Laurie Olson
June 3, 2015
My heart goes out to your family. Brain was trying to encourage me this Winter to join the Master's team at the Optimist Pool and never once did I suspect his illness. I saw him just recently walking through parking lot at the Optimist. I am so sad to hear about this today. I will miss seeing him and I will always remember him and him sharing his love for swimming no matter how skillful you were or not. Rest in peace Brian.
Danita Washington
May 18, 2015
Today I learned of the passing of Dr. Goldman. I enjoyed working with Dr. Goldman while at Raleigh Medical Group. Such a great person with a kind spirit. My hope for the family is that you find peace and comfort.
~Danita K. Washington
Former RMG Employee
May 17, 2015
Michele, Jared, Ben, and family - Our heartfelt condolences at this very sorrowful loss.
The Eckard Family
May 17, 2015
Dear Alan and Jill,
Curt and I were so sadden to hear of Brian's death. We've heard so many good things about what a wonderful man Brian was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Curt and Sigrid Dunbar
May 17, 2015
My heart aches for the Goldman family. I fondly remember Brian from the Wappo Hattak tribe in Y-Guides. Brian was such a wonderful and caring person. Ellis Cayton
Charles & Annie McCall
May 15, 2015
Dr. Goldman was so beloved by my family and me. I was a patient's of his, in September of 2011, Dr. Goldman saved my life from Colon Cancer. We thank him so very much! He helped us in so many ways for this we are so incredibly grateful for the love deep in his heart for having the abilitie God gave him to help those in need. Our family is deeply saddened by his passing. We'll always remember him and to know that we are blessed that we had the pleasure of knowing and having such a wonderful doctor in our lives. He is and will truly be missed.
The McCall's Family
*A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again. ~Maya Angelou
Helen & Betty Simmons-Cross
May 14, 2015
My wife Betty Cross and I are deeply sorry for this terrible loss. We wish we had been members of Beth Or long enough to have known Brian. May his memory always be for blessing. Helen Lee Simmons
May 14, 2015
Dear Jill and Alan,
We are so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
Len and Marilyn Puetrafesa
Arlene Ray
May 13, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Brian's
passing. When he was a teenager my husband and I drove the carpoolhe was into the Y but lodt track of him until I ran into him at the Art Museum last year and that's whenhe told me about his illness. My heartfelt simpathy go out to his family.
May 13, 2015
I am deeply sorry for the loss of a compassionate and young friend. Brian and I went to Camp Nebagamon for Boys in the 1970s. I met him through Michele. I have had the pleasure of visiting with the family in Raleigh, and recently seeing them in Seattle. Things like this should not happen to people who live such outstanding lives as a professional,parent and husband. Jonathan Love, Seattle
Tammy Brown
May 13, 2015
Sorry for your Loss. Will keep the family in my prayers.
Tammy Brown
Rob Rolfsen
May 13, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the Goldman family. I knew Brian from Y-Guides (Wappo Hattak tribe) and CASL soccer and will cherish our memories from Rockmont and the Y-Guides outings. My heartfelt prayers are with you.
Pam Layman
May 12, 2015
So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Layman Family
Gail Dickerson (RMG Patient)
May 12, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May Dr. Goldman rest in peace.
Chip Cunningham
May 12, 2015
Dear Goldman Family, I am deeply saddened by the loss of Brian. I was a classmate of Brian's at BGSM and have many fond memories of "The Gold Man". I enjoyed his quirky sense of humor and upbeat attitude. He was so much fun to be around. My prayers are with you and Brian.
May 11, 2015
I remember Brian in my classroom at Sanderson. I am truly saddened.
Nora Liberatore
May 11, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Goldman family. What a wonderful man and terrific doctor. We were both patients and appreciated his caring and compassion. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hank & Nora Liberatore
Kathie Evans
May 11, 2015
Dear Goldman Family -
Words cannot adequately convey the sadnesss that is felt with Dr. G's passing. His quiet reflective personna was a calming presence to his patients, especially during times of crisis and fear. I was honored to work with him as a nurse and friend. He will be well remembered. Hugs to all!
Leigh Cheek Raynor
May 11, 2015
Dear Alan and Jill,
I send Heartfelt love and sympathy to you and your entire family. Jill, as you know, your mom and dad were such a part of my life and as such, over the years I was lucky enough to witness the pride and joy they experienced through all three Raleigh grandchildren. That's how I know what a wonderful human being Brain was and how deeply he will be missed.
Love to all-Leigh Cheek Raynor ( one of Alice Cheek's three daughters).
Mary Barham
May 11, 2015
Dear Goldman family, my prayers are with you during this time of reflection. Dr Goldman touch many lives and he will surely be missed.
Kazuhiro Imai
May 11, 2015
Dear Goldman Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. He will be greatly missed by us all. My thoughts and my prayers are with you at this awful time.
Marcia Harris
May 11, 2015
Dear Jill and Alan,
We are so saddened to hear of Brian's death. What a terrible loss of a lovely man and caring doctor.
Our love and thoughts are with you and his wife and sons
Marcia and Lenny Harris
Glenn Peterson
May 11, 2015
Dear Goldman family, I am so saddened for the loss of Brian. I have such fond memories of growing up with Brian in our swimming community. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leigh Kelly
May 11, 2015
The world has lost yet another great human being. May you find some comfort in family, friends and faith.
May 11, 2015
Dear Goldman Family,
Thinking and praying for you during this difficult time.
Jaykant,Kavita and Rishi Desai.
May 11, 2015
Thank you for sharing Coach Brian with us. We will really miss him. Lily and Max McKee Mudpuppies
John Corey, III
May 11, 2015
Dear Jared and Goldman family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep you during this time.
May 11, 2015
In sympathy for your loss. Brian will be missed. John Benson, MD
Angela H. Simmons
May 11, 2015
Dr. Goldman was so beloved by me as his patient and as a person. He always took time to listen to my concerns and to help me in ways more far-reaching than medical. He is and will be truly missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
May 11, 2015
Dear Goldman family. We are so sorry for the loss of Brian. He was a great kid & a fine man. We remember with love all those wonderful childhood years on Gunnison. The kids playing up & down the street. The swim meets in summer. The years at Brooks Elementary--the gardens,the nature trail, the playground. Such good memories. Condolences & comfort to all of you, Jan & Ron Barbee
Kushner Family
May 11, 2015
Brian's passion will always be with us. May his memory be eternal.
King family
May 11, 2015
May the God of tender mercy (Psalms 83:18) grant the family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
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