We are sad to share the news of Eric Goldstein‘s passing. Eric left behind a remarkable 22 year-old daughter, the light of his life, Gabriella Goldstein. Gabriella graduated with honors as a human rights major from Bard College in May 2025, and Eric was so incredibly proud of her.

Eric had hoped to help fund her education, but sadly he was not able to do that before his untimely passing. A wish he would have had for Gabriella is that out of the tragedy of his passing perhaps his friends could offer the support to Gabriella that he wasn't able to.

Gabriella graduated with a large amount of student debt and has hopes to go to law school and pursue a career in the nonprofit arena.

As his friend and godmother to Gabriella, I know this is what he would’ve wanted. Thank you in advance for your generosity and anything that you can give.

“Look, let me put it this way: with me, you’re number one and there isn’t even a number two."

Charles Bukowski