Alfred E. Goldman passed away at the age of 90 on January 24, 2025, at BJC Hospital following a brief illness and surrounded by his family who he cared so deeply for.
Al was born in St. Louis in 1934 and other than his proud two-year service in the US Navy he was a resident and enthusiastic supporter of St. Louis institutions (Go Big Red!).
Al married his beloved wife Judith (Hirsch) Goldman, also a life-long St. Louisan, in 1960 and was ever grateful for her love and support. Al would mention that he got to have opinions on world issues, while Judy adroitly made the personal family decisions that mattered the most.
There is no doubt that Al had the world on a string and was sitting on a rainbow. His enthusiastic engagement with a wide circle of family and friends was ever present. He would regale in citing a treasure of stories about family and the colleagues and friends he made and never let go of.
Al graduated from John Burroughs High School in 1952, before moving to Tulane University. Following graduation from Tulane and service in the Navy, Al soon made his way to AG Edwards and built his own career which led to being the chief market strategist and public voice for Edwards about the stock market, a position that he held for over 50 years. Al was a frequent guest commentator on the stock market for CNBC and the former PBS shows Nightly Business Report and Wall Street Week, along with writing a weekly financial column that at its peak ran in hundreds of newspapers around the country. Al was a dependable guest commentator because he kept it brief and humorous. If not for back-to-back corporate buyouts, Al might have kept going as a market guru beyond his retirement at 75. Al applied his observations about the market and about the human condition in parallel, with the advice that you need to understand and control emotions and never think you are smarter than the market.
The most meaningful and endearing attribute of Al was his devotion to family. His three children, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren charmed his world, along with his love for and memories of parents, in-laws, his late brother, his sister and their families. Al loved nothing more than hosting and presiding over large family events.
Al is survived by his wife Judy, his three children, Jeanne (Bob) Golden of Greenwich, CT, Susie (Dr. David) Rubin of St. Louis, and Michael (Elaine) Goldman of St. Louis, MO. and his sister Judith Garfinkel (the late Dr. Bernard). He was predeceased by his big brother Marvin Goldman (Mickey). Al was never out of reach of photos of his grandchildren Allyson (Ryan) Fassler, Jennifer (Spencer) Ward, Louisa Goldman, John Golden, Eleanor Goldman, Anna Rubin, Jane Goldman, and Charles Rubin. The list of family who will remember Al with feeling extends much further.
Al’s devotion to family, experiences from a life led with vigor, and insights from being a keen observer will provide an overflowing blessing of memories. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Jewish Committee, https://www.ajc.org or a charity of your choice.
Memorial service Sunday, January 26th, 1:00 PM at Temple Emanuel, 12166 Conway Road. No visitation prior to service. Visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.
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