Kayla Goldstein

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“The fairest garden in her looks, in her mind the wisest books.” Alas, the final passage in the Book of Life has been written. Kayla Irene Goldstein, 90 years young, daughter of Benjamin and Rose Isaacs passed peacefully with family at her bedside. She lived a fulfilled life with many wonderful years at the side of her late husband, Fred. Kayla was born in Syracuse, NY, the youngest daughter of Benjamin and Rose (Rutkoff), sister to Marvin Isaacs and Delores (Sachar) who have pre-deceased her. She graduated with honors from Syracuse University with a degree in education. Married in 1954 to her beloved Fred, life took her to Miami, FL where her children, Gary and Wendy (Hallock) were born. Subsequently uprooted to Indianapolis, IN where many wonderful and memorable years were spent raising her family and enjoying dear friends. Eventually, life returned her and family back to her roots in Syracuse where she entered into business with Fred as proprietors of Mitzi’s Place, a women’s fashion boutique in Fayetteville, NY. Active members of Lafayette Country Club and Temple Adath Yeshuran and Temple Society of Concord, enjoying years in the company of friends, family, and life passages. Following Fred’s passing, Kayla went to work at Cohoe’s and eventually Macy’s where she remained working until retiring at age 80. Life again took her on one last journey to Tucson, AZ to enjoy her final years with her son and grandchildren. She is survived by her son Gary (Jessica), Wendy (Joseph Hallock), grandchildren, Rachael (Zachary Yaw), Benjamin, Tyler (Paulina), Brandon (Dorine), Adam, Madison, and Luke, and great granddaughter, Juliana.
Funeral services will be at 2PM on Friday, February 2 at Sisskind Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service on Friday from 1-2PM at the funeral chapel, 3175 E. Genesee Steet. Burial will be in Frumah Packard Cemetery www.sisskindfuneralservice.com