Harvey Goldstein
January 8, 2025

Harvey I. Goldstein

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Harvey I. Goldstein, beloved husband for 55 years of Dorothy C. "Dottie"; loving father of Benjamin (Precy) Goldstein of Mesa, AZ, and Bonnie (Greg) Gordon of Pittsburgh. Brother of Jo-Ann Tuckfelt of Pittsburgh. Devoted Pops of Lucy, Max, Lily and Lydia. Also survived by a niece, nephew, cousins and friends. Harvey graduated early from Taylor Allderdice High School and from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and finally, from Harvard Law School in 1966. He was a practicing attorney for over 40 years. He met his future bride, Dottie, at a wedding in Rochester, NY. They got married on Thanksgiving weekend in 1969, in Rochester, in a blizzard, where their good friends pranked them by handcuffing them. Harvey and Dottie started to write a book together about planning a wedding and the first year of marriage, which became, "Chicken or Prime Ribs?" After 21 rejection letters from publishing companies they changed the name to, "The General Had Borscht For Breakfast." The book was never published although he made copies to entertain friends and family. Harvey was unique, eccentric and really witty and creative. He was an excellent attorney and very precise with his language, but law was really just his 9-5 job. His true passion was investing. His allegiance was towards UPenn, crediting Wharton with giving him the knowledge he needed to pursue his passion for investing. He loved analyzing numbers, and wrote a long investment guide for his family. A resident of Mt. Lebanon for 34 years, Harvey walked the neighborhood so much he was known as, 'the Mayor of Orchard Drive.' After leaving Mt. Lebanon, they moved to South Fayette, where he lived for another 19 years. After retirement, Harvey and Dottie enjoyed cruises and traveling to visit their grandchildren, friends and family. He loved his family and was so proud of his children and grandchildren. Services at Beth El Congregation of South Hills, 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Visitation one hour prior to services (9am - 10am). Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Beth El Section. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beth El Congregation. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family-owned and operated.www.schugar.com

Condolences

I’m so sorry and deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Goldstein’s passing. He was such an amazing man and will truly be missed. I’ll always cherish the wonderful memories we shared—his dancing was the absolute best and brought so much joy to everyone around him. Sending all of you so much love during this difficult time.

Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.

Our condolences from our family to yours. Harvey will be greatly missed and we will be thinking about your loss. We all love you so very much.

Dear Dottie, I want to express my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of my dear friend Harvey. We were friends since childhood and his presence was always a blessing to me. He helped me with my studies when I was a student at Duquesne University. I will always have fond memories of him and his wonderful family!a

Our sincere condolences to the entire Goldstein family. May his memory be for a blessing.

My dear Dottie, Ben and Bonnie, I was saddened to learn of Harvey’s death. I have many memories of him— laughing, sharing political ideas and economic theory. Remember the night Bob Trombetta in an Indian head dress and I came knocking on the door. Maybe that’s when his interested interest me in collecting began. My daughter Helen expressed it for our family. “ It’s sad to loose the adults who were a part of our growing up…. Harvey was above all a good man and a good friend. I will miss him… Lori Humphreys

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Harvey will be missed.