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Victoria Goldstein Obituary
Victoria H. Goldstein, of Hollywood, FL, formerly of Middletown, died Sunday, March 9, 2008 peacefully at Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, FL. She was 80.
She was born in Roscoe, NY on February 5, 1928, the daughter of Harry and Marguerite Steenrod Hood.
Victoria dedicated most of her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, and family. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Middletown and served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. She was also a member of the Queen Ester Chapter #163 Order of the Eastern Star, and Past Mother Advisor for the Order of Rainbow Girls in Middletown, and the Laurel Court #58 Order of the Amaranth, Port Jervis. After moving to the state of Florida, she and Jack owned and operated a Stride-Rite shoe store. She was a Shrinette of the Hollywood Shrine Club and she volunteered at Hollywood Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her loving husband, John A. 'Jack' Goldstein, whom she married on April 9, 1950; her son, John Goldstein and his wife, Hazel of Greenville; her daughter, Jill A. Gensel of Hollywood; her three grandchildren, Jacquelyn Goldstein and Brian Goldstein of Greenville, and Kristen Gensel of Hollywood; her sister, Joyce and her husband, Peter Ancona Sr. of Punta Gorda, FL; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 13, from 7-9 p.m. at Morse Funeral Home Inc., 33 Railroad Ave., Middletown, NY.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. in St. John's Lutheran Church, Middletown, NY, with the Rev. Peter Rustico officiating. Interment will follow at Wallkill Cemetery, Middletown, NY.
Donations in Victoria's name may be made to the National Diabetes Foundation, NIDDK, NIH Building 31, Rm 9A06, 31 Center Dr., MSC 2560, Bethesda, MD 20892-2560, St. John's Lutheran Church Building Fund, 391 Mt. Hope Rd., Middletown, NY 10940 or to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 58 W. Main St., Middletown, NY 10940.
Arrangements are under the direction of Morse Funeral Home Inc., Middletown, NY; 845-343-6918.
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Memories and Condolences
for Victoria Goldstein
JOANNE DOWNING
April 3, 2008
DEAR JOHN,
STEVE AND I ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. WE SEND OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.
FONDLY, JOANNE
Mark and Millie Cohn
March 15, 2008
Dear Jack,
Vicki was more than a part of our Shrine life; she was a part of our family life together as dear, dear friends. We shall miss her, but memories of her sweet spirit will never fade.
Tom, Sue, Cass & Nick Monaco
March 13, 2008
Dear Jack, John, Hazel, Jackie, Brian, & Jill, we were very sorry to hear of Vicky's passing. Seems like every time we'd come up and manage to get to Wolf Lake, we'd have the pleasure of Jack & Vicky's company! Please know you are all in our prayers.
Phyllis Dunitz
March 12, 2008
Dear John and Hazel,
We were sorry to read about the death of John's mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phyllis and Dan Dunitz
Dorothy Amster
March 12, 2008
I was so sorry to read about Vickie's passing. It was wonderful to see you both at our 50th reunion in Middletown last summer. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Best,
Dorothy Gettenberg Amster
Keith Hughes
March 12, 2008
Dear Jack, John & Jill,
We express our heartfelt condolences. We will miss Vicky. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Josie and Keith
Carla Washinko
March 12, 2008
Jackie - Pat just called to let me know the sad news about Vicky's passing. Please know that my brother Shawn, my sister Kerry and I are all thinking of you and your family. I hope you also realize the joy you and Vicky brought to our Mom's life during her visits with you in FL. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love,
Janet Rode
March 12, 2008
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Vicki. From the family of Janet Hood Rode
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