Obituary: Richard David Goldstein

Richard David Goldstein, of Sandy Springs, Ga., passed away unexpectedly, from a very brief illness, on Dec. 4, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Rick graduated from the University of South Florida, earning a degree in marketing. He used that degree to build Wolfstein’s Pro Series, a manufacturing and distribution company for after-market car care products sold across the United States and Europe. One of his proudest moments was the day his son, Spencer Goldstein, joined the company as his partner.

Rick was a very personable, outgoing man who seized every opportunity to genuinely know and understand the people he met. He loved to travel, particularly in China, and spent a great deal of time learning about the culture and customs of every country he visited. He took tremendous pleasure in taking his children on many of these trips to teach them appreciation of the joys of the journey. Rick was a consummate cook and grill master. He was both a barbecue judge and a cook participant who traveled the Southeast with his partner, Robin Bowles, under the team’s name, “Just Blowing Smoke.” Rick and Robin competed for, and won, many first and second place trophies. Rick also actively participated with the Atlanta Kosher Barbecue Festival, providing judges and supervising the contest.

Above all else, Rick loved his wife, Lisa, his children, Spencer and Sara, his family, and his many friends. He will be so deeply missed by all of them.

Rick was pre-deceased by his father, Martin Goldstein, from Atlanta, Ga.

He is survived by his mother, Bettye Goldstein; his wife, Lisa Segall-Goldstein; his beloved daughter, Sara Goldstein, with whom he had a special bond; his beloved son, Spencer Goldstein (Kristen Palsson); his brothers, Steve Goldstein (Debbie) and Ronnie Goldstein (Barbara); and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lifeline Animal Project (3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340) or the charity of your choice. A memorial service was held on Dec. 8 at Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care Chapel, 3734 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341, with Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal officiating. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.dresslerjewishfunerals.com. Dressler’s, 770-451-4999.

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