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Edward Goldfarb M.D.
1934 - 2026
Edward Goldfarb Obituary
1934-2026
Dr. Edward Goldfarb passed away peacefully March 7th in Santa Monica, CA. Born in the Bronx, graduated from Vanderbilt University, a Resident at Michael Reese Hospital and a training analyst at The Institute for Psychoanalysis in Chicago with an international reputation. Dr Goldfarb continued to see patients by Zoom during and after Covid and until his passing. He is survived by his children Victoria Goldfarb, Susan Goldfarb (David Fichbohm) and Michael Goldfarb, his adoring step-sons Gilbert Valentine (Jill), and David Valentine and numerous grandchildren. He is also survived by his long-time life partner Merilee Elliott of Chicago.
Funeral services will be private in California.
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Stanley Naides
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I will miss my friend and uncle.May his memory be a blessing.
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Linda & Jerry Meyer
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Jerry and I met Ed through Merilee. What a kind, engaging, warm , empathic man. Jerry and I were very fond of him and enjoyed spending time with him. He will be missed by many. May his memory be a blessing.
Terry Savage
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Merilee, so very sorry for your loss. You were a wonderful partner, caring and being there for him til the end. Nothing more could be done. Find peace in knowing how happy you
Made him all these years.
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