Lester H. Goldstein, 98

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Dr. Lester H. Goldstein died Dec. 19, 2015.  He was the husband of the late Betty (LaPaix) Goldstein for 61 years. Born in the Bronx, he was the son of the late William and Ethel (Edlis) Goldstein.

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Dental School, Goldstein was a prominent dentist and dental surgeon in Manhattan and Jericho, N.Y., retiring in 1991. He served as a dental officer and dental surgeon during WWII in the European Theatre of Operations.

He is survived by his children, Lori Polacek of Providence and Elise LaPaix of San Francisco; and his grandchildren, Brett and Matthew Polacek and Marisa and Ariana Breall. He was the brother of the late Matilda Spunt and Lillian Weidenbaum.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Ave., Providence, R.I. or The Jewish War Veterans, Department of R.I., P.O. Box 100064, Cranston, R.I. 02910.