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Gerald Goldstein Obituary

Gerald "Jerry" Goldstein, founder of Jerry's Artarama, 85, passed peacefully on February 10th 2015 at his home in Boca Raton Florida. A pioneer in art supply retailing and the first art supply discounter in the nation. His stores are famous for their kind and friendly service. Jerry was happily married to his two wives who passed away previously, Arline and Rochelle. He is survived by his children Ira, (Carol), David, (Randy), (Stacey), (David) and (Mitchell), his grandchildren Michael, (Natasha), Shana, (Matt), Dara, (Mike), Heather and Marissa and his great grandchildren Bryce and Gabrielle. Services will be in New York. A Jerry Goldstein Foundation will be set up to give scholarships to young artist wishing to continue their art education. He will be dearly missed but not forgotten.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Feb. 12, 2015.

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Robyn Ramm

February 3, 2022

I was a nobody living on the other side of the country when I called Jerry's Artarama for advice. None other than Jerry, himself, got on the phone and generously talked with me for no good reason other than he was the kindest, most generous person I could ever hope to meet. May he find all the rewards we could wish him in heaven now. God bless him. He has left a piece of himself with so many, many unworthy people whom he judged to be worthy of his attention anyway (like me).

Carmen Gardner

February 13, 2015

Sending aloha to the many family and friends of Jerry. Gratitude for the wonderful service and quality products throughout the years. Mahalo and aloha pumehana Jerry from Haiku, Maui, Hawaii

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