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Howard Earl Gold, age 81, of Winter Park, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at AdventHealth Winter Park. Howard was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, a son of the late David and Julia Cohen Gold. He was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts earning a degree in Engineering and worked as an Industrial Engineer in the Soft Goods Industry. In 1959, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he married the former Barbara Meyer, his wife of nearly 62 years who survives him. They relocated to the Orlando area from Massachusetts in 1994 and are members of Congregation Ohev Shalom.

In addition to his wife, Howard is survived by his sons, Stanley (Julia) Gold of Virginia and Eric Gold of the Aleutian Islands; and daughter, Rosalyn (Gary) Wolf of Palm Bay. He was the proud grandfather of David (Jenna), Benjamin (Teresa), Chelsea Gold and Peter Wolf; and great-grandfather of Alexandra, Ari, Jacob, Clark and Gwen. Howard is also survived by his brother, Lawrence (Eileen) Gold of Marietta, Georgia.

In memory of Howard E Gold, the family requests contributions to Congregation Ohev Shalom, 615 Concourse Parkway, Maitland 32751, or a charity of choice.

A private family service was held at Congregation Ohev Shalom Cemetery with Rabbi David Kay officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL 32810, 407-599-1180, http://www.bethshalommemorialchapel.com.