Ronald Jerome Goldstein, 83

Ronald Jerome Goldstein, 83, passed away on his birthday, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, surrounded by his caregivers, just after they sang “Happy Birthday” to him.

Born in 1929 in Baltimore, Md., Goldstein was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Rehoboth Beach, Del. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. His entrepreneurial work included selling Gibson Guitars in California and acting as an agent for C.B. Conn Instrument Company, once writing an invoice for orders for more than $1 million. Goldstein enjoyed computers, sports, European travel, the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens and, most of all, music. He was remembered as a trivia expert on old movies and actors. Goldstein was known as a dynamic, vivacious and dedicated “Type A” person, so quick to respond that his wife called him “Instant Ron.”

Goldstein was preceded in death by his parents, David and Margaret Shapiro Goldstein, and his beloved canine friend, Max. He is survived by his loving wife, Marlene M. Goldstein; brother-in-law, William Gerting; cousin, Audrey Morse; nephew, William Williams and his wife, Monica; aunt, Catherine Hudak; and special friends Rodney and Kelly Edwards.

A memorial service and celebration of life were scheduled for Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington Street in Millsboro, Del., where friends may visit from noon to 2 p.m. The Rev. Donald C. Schaefer was to officiate. Interment was to be Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. on at the Chapel in Druid Cemetery, in 7900 Park Heights in Baltimore, Md. Goldstein’s cousins, the Rev. Norman Schinkel and his wife, Audrey, were to officiate at the Baltimore services.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggested contributions to the Lutheran Church of Our Savior; 20276 Bay Vista Rd.; Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, or to Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963.