Melvin “Mal” Goldston

GOLDSTON, Melvin “Mal” Age 97, of Newton, on October 17, 2011. He was founder and President of Mal’s Discount Department Stores with seven locations in Massachusetts. He began his career selling merchandise on the road throughout New England. He later opened Mal’s Bargain Centers in Needham, Norwood and Hyde Park and then became one of the first retailers to open discount department stores in New England. Mr. Goldston’s greatest achievement was as patriarch of a warm, loving family in which he instilled his values of love, loyalty and determination. He suffered many losses in his life. He will join his beloved wife of 40 years, the late Sylvia “Sibby” (Rubin) Goldston, his late daughter Sandra Goldston and late brother Lester Goldston. He was the devoted partner of Joyce Dovinos. Devoted father of Saralee Mulcahey and her husband Vincent, Barbara and Joseph Lane. Dear grandfather of Wendy and Gus Prince, Steven and Kristie Rosenberg, Michael Rosenberg, Gary and Craig Mulcahey, Stacy Klickstein, Stacey and Sean Nugent. Loving great grandchildren Cameron Connor and Lyrissa Hall, Brandon, Kayla and Kevin Rosenberg, Oscar and Eli Mulcahey. Devoted brother of Dr. Irving Goldston and his wife Cynthia. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, MA on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will be at his residence until 8:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm, and Friday 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Mass General Campaign for the Third Century of Medicine, Mass General Hospital, Develpment Office, 165 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02114.