Maxwell David Goldstein

Maxwell David Goldstein, 87, died March 20, 2005. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond, Va., and a member of Temple Beth El and the Jewish Community Center. During WWII, Max was in the Army stationed in the Pacific, assigned duty as an anti-aircraft gunner. Max was a sweet, gentle man who sang and wrote poetry. He was very outgoing, talkative and friendly and enjoyed the company of many friends and neighbors. He looked for the best qualities in everyone and had a knack for making others feel special and important. Max was a devoted son to Shep and Ella Goldstein and provided loving care to them in their later years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mildred; and his brother, Albert. He is survived by his brother, Dr. Julius Griffin and wife, Roslyn; sister-in-law, Clara Goldstein; and many loving nieces and nephews, Bonne London, David Goldstein, Evelyn Goldstein, Jennifer Griffin, Diane Perkins and Sam Goldberg. Funeral services will be held at the Richmond Beth El Cemetery at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2005.