Obituary -MELVYN R. GOLDSTEIN

Melvyn R. Goldstein, age 78, of Delray Beach, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 28, 2018. He was born in Brooklyn on Aug. 29, 1939, to the late Walter (Wolf) and Evelyn Glickman Goldstein. He was a 1957 graduate of Miami High School. On Oct. 15, 1958, in Lindenhurst N.Y., he married the former Lynn Bolotin, his wife of nearly 60 years who survives him. An entrepreneur, he owned Boltin’s Formal Wear and Travel, a family business in New York from 1972 to 2002, when he retired to South Florida. During his years in Lindenhurst, he served several terms as president of the Lindenhurst Hebrew Congregation; president of the Lindenhurst Rescue Company; and was a lifetime volunteer fireman. In addition to his wife, Mel is survived by his son, Walter (Helene) Goldstein of Waterford Lakes and his daughter, Penny (David) D’Agostino of Tavares. He is also survived by his grandson, Bradley, and his brother, Marvin Goldstein (Linda Chaiken).

A graveside funeral service was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Pompano Beach with Cantor Eric Lindenbaum officiating. In memory of Melvyn Goldstein, the family requests contributions to the Jewish Pavilion, 421 Montgomery Road, Suite 231, Altamonte Springs 32714.

Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL 32810. 407-599-1180.