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Ernest A. Goldenfeld, WWII veteran and community activist, dies at 89

Ernest A. Goldenfeld passed away on April 27, 2010. He was born October 15, 1920 in Alliance, Ohio.
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May 5, 2010

Ernest A. Goldenfeld passed away on April 27, 2010. He was born October 15, 1920 in Alliance, Ohio. After retiring from a distinguished military career during WWII, he moved to Los Angeles in 1945. He was married 50 years to his late wife Sherry who died in 1994. He is survived by his wife Marion of 15 years. Three children: Gene, Marcia (Barry Maiten), Gary, grandson Shawn, and sister Shirley Lockshin (James) of Palm Beach, Florida. He was President of Western Jewish Federation, President of Guardian Auxiliary of JHA, President of JHA, President of American Israel Cultural Foundation, on Board of Governors of Friends of Sheba, American Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, and many others. He was a realtor, builder, and developer of Apartments and Mobile Home Parks. Member of University Synagogue since 1951 and member of Brentwood Country Club. He was one of the kindest and nicest humanitarians one could ever meet. Family desires a private service.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, April 30th at 11:00am at the University Synagogue, 11960 W. Sunset Blvd.

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