Our Mom Goldie passed in 1984 and but she will live in our hearts forever.
 
How does one describe a true “Eyshus Hayil”?  One would use such words as Kind, Sympathetic, Understanding, Considerate, Compassionate, Righteous and Courageous in the face of adversity.
 
From early childhood, when she unselfishly accepted the responsibility as a Head of a Household, no one who ever knew her could deny that she lived for, and she existed for, her family.  This basic philosophy served as the very foundation on which she built her life.  As she grew older, this devotion was extended to her husband, her children, her grandchildren and a great grandson, as well as anyone else who crossed her path.
 
Denying her own health and comfort were often commonplace.  Her concern for others was evident until the very end when, in her hospital bed and unable to speak, she wrote notes to us regarding the care and welfare of all her loved ones.
 
The grandchildren were her primary concern.  No matter what they said or did, she was always proud of them.  Her gleaming eyes and beaming face were always evident when she spoke of them.  She was the ultimate Jewish Bubbe.
 
She told her children and grandchildren to be sincere and truthful.  She often said deeds or acts should either be done with the full heart or not done at all.
 
What can we say we’ve learned from her teachings?  We learned how to be a “Mench” in its true Yiddish meaning.  To us, it meant being kind, considerate, compassionate and empathetic to the needs of others.  She taught us to expect nothing in return.  When doing something for your fellow man, do it from the heart and not from guilt or expectation.  How often did we hear her say “If you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything”.
 
Her thoughts were profound because she cared.  People often remark how forgetful they are when it comes to birthdays, anniversaries, phone #’s, and such.  Not our Mom.  Because she cared, she remembered all dates, all events!! We remember her love for all of the holidays and her desire to be with her family.  That’s what made her the happiest. Her favorite place was in the kitchen, cooking to have food for anyone who was around at mealtime. 
 
When her children made telephone calls to all parts of the country to notify family and friends of her passing, the expression of sorrow and grief was an unbelievable display of not only how many lives she touched but rather the manner in which she touched those lives.
 
The true measure of a person’s wealth should be based on the lives they’ve touched and how they spent their life on earth, for it’s true that the worthier the individual, the greater is their loss to the living.  The more she meant to those around her –family, friends and community – the deeper the grief and the sharper the anguish.
 
By this measure, she died a wealthy woman since we who were fortunate enough to have been touched by her will agree that she left this world a better place for all of us who remained.
 
In 2021, our family celebrated the birth of Madison Levy who became the thirteenth great-grandchild of our Mom and the 6th girl in our family named for our Mom.  We hope and pray that each of them lives their lives embracing the teachings and spirit that embodies the traits and characteristics of our Mom, GOLDA.
 
We can’t think of a greater tribute to our Mom’s memory than having 6 beautiful girls in our family named after her.   
 
  From her loving children, Bonnie, Linda & Albie