Dr. Ronald E. Goldfinger

MARBLEHEAD - Dr. Ronald Edward Goldfinger, age 75, of Marblehead, MA, formerly of Monterey, MA and New York City, after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Dr. Goldfinger was the beloved husband of Christine (Brunoski) Goldfinger with whom he shared over 46 years of marriage.

He was the devoted and loving father of Samantha Abdulla and her husband, Anthony of Boxford and Lauren Goldfinger of Marblehead; the cherished grandfather of Zoe Abdulla; the dear brother of Carole Silver and her husband, Jerry of Middletown, NY; and the adored uncle of Brian and Matt Silver and Scott Sigman, all of New York. He is also survived by many helpful, loving and amazing friends.

Dr. Goldfinger was born in the Bronx, NY, May 25, 1946, the son of the late Samuel and Leona (Cohen) Goldfinger. He was a graduate of the prestigious High School of Music & Art in the Bronx with the class of 1964. He earned his bachelor's degree in Art and Biology at Harpur College, Ithaca, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical in Brooklyn, graduating with honors. He practiced internal medicine for over 46 years, first in New York and then in Pittsfield, MA at Pittsfield Medical Associates.

Despite all those years practicing medicine he never lost his passion for painting, he was an accomplished artist, painting mostly representationally with oil on canvas. His training in art began in childhood at private art schools and museums and went on throughout his undergraduate and graduate studies. During all that time in studying and practicing medicine, Ron continued to pursue his artistic goals with studies at the renowned Art Students League in New York City and, privately, with several well-known New York City artists. He worked from life, setting up the composition in his north light studio or going outdoors to paint the landscape. His paintings have been exhibited in New York’s Knickerbocker Artists Club, the Ridgewood Art Institute in New Jersey, the Springfield Art League, and the Springfield Museum of Art in Massachusetts. His work was showed at several galleries across the country, and was a featured artist at the Christopher Queen Galleries, in Duncans Mills, CA where his works continue to be shown.

Ron enjoyed all aspects of life, especially time spent with his family, his mountain biking buddies, and painting. He cherished his friendships made along the way of life and will be forever in our hearts.

His family held a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ron's memory to: Yankee Golden Retriever - Christine's parents' beloved Ducan came from there.

https://www.ygrr.org/donate/;

Rescue Inc - Lauren's beloved Rosie came from there.

https://www.rescueinc.dog/donate;

Sweet Paws Rescue - Lauren's beloved Hopscotch came from there.

https://www.sweetpawsrescue.org/donate;

Northeast Animal Shelter - Sam's beloved Henry and Eloise came from there.

https://secure.northeastanimalshelter.org/donations/memorial-tribute/?msource=DX21;

Kaplan Family Hospice House - they gave Ron the best last day and we are internally grateful for their care and compassion

https://www.caredimensions.org/giving/ways-to-give/honor-a-loved-one.cfm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.EustisandCornellFuneralHome.com for the Goldfinger family.