Lee Goldstein

Lee Ira Goldstein, of Philadelphia, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 61.

Lee was born in Philadelphia, and raised in Willingboro, NJ. After graduating from Willingboro High School in 1984, he joined the United States Navy, where he served for over 20 years.
After being discharged from military service, Lee went on to work for the VA as a civilian for several years.

Lee was an avid cat lover. In his free time Lee enjoyed reading, listening to music, and going to concerts, especially rock and roll and some country artists. He also liked motorcycles, but they didn't like him!

He was predeceased by his parents Rochelle "Shelli" Levitt Goldstein and Bernard A. Goldstein.

Lee is survived by his fiancé, Lanice Cooper, his children Katie Bieber and Eddie Goldstein; his grandchildren Steven and Hazel; a sister Elin Ketels (Erik) and a brother, Jeffrey Goldstein (Evelyn).
He also leaves behind his stepmother, Barbara Goldstein; nieces, nephews, a great niece, 2 great nephews, his uncle Jay Goldstein, and his Aunt Fran (Paul) Kapleau.

A Memorial Service for Lee will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM, at T.J. Fluehr Funeral Home, 3160 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. Words of remembrance will be held at 12 PM. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of his family.

The family has requested NO FLOWERS are present.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lee's memory may be made to either the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 OR by visiting https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate or Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society https://phillypaws.org/donate/

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