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Michael Goldman Obituary
Born December 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, he was a graduate of the University of Detroit Dental School where he was selected by the faculty for the highest honor a dental graduate could receive - Omicron Kappa Upsilon Academic Honor Society. He also received the highest clinical award, Cadarette Achievement in Clinical Dentistry Award. He received his Masters of Science degree in Orthodontics from Loma Linda University in California. In 1996, Dr. Goldman received a Masters in Public Health degree from the University of Arizona.
After moving to Tucson, Arizona in 1974 with his wife, Gloria, he opened an orthodontic practice which thrived for over 45 years. He was universally loved by the Tucson community for both his professional and philanthropic presence.
Dr. Goldman enjoyed tennis, skiing, spending time with friends and family and travelling the world. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Goldman, children Maurice "Mo" and Larissa Goldman and their spouses Amy Goldman and Marla Carmona, grandchildren Jacob, Sarah, Ira and Emma.
Contributions in Dr. Goldman's memory can be made to the Tucson Jewish History Museum & Holocaust Center (www.tjmhc.org).
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Sue Ross
March 2, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Gloria. Sonny and I remember when you so warmly invited us to your house for Thanksgiving when we first arrived in Tucson in 1976. May Michael´s memory be for a blessing. If there is going to be a service or memorial we would like to attend. Take care,
Sue and Sonny Ross
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