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JOAN GOODSTEIN Obituary

GOODSTEIN--Joan Waxgiser. Joan Waxgiser Goodstein, age 87, originally of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on November 20, 2024, in Northridge, California, after an adventurous and impactful life. She leaves behind her children Laurie Goodstein, Jon Goodstein and Gary Goodstein, and their respective partners, Peter Grand, Alena Deerwater and Andrea Goodstein; her grandchildren, Gabriel and Ruben Grand, and Grant and Sarah Goodstein; and her former husband, Daniel V. Goodstein. In lieu of flowers, donate to the food pantry at Temple Ramat Zion in Northridge, and write a note of gratitude to someone you love or appreciate.

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 26, 2024.

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