Goldman, Thomas I., “Tom”, of Needham, unexpectedly on February 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Naomi (Rau) Goldman. Cherished father of Amanda and Julia. Loving son of George and Paula (Nissen) Goldman. Devoted brother of Daniel Goldman, Matthew Goldman (Lauren), Jon Goldman (Anne Marie), and Gail Goldman. Dear son-in-law of Margot Lee (Albert Gromulat) and John Rau (Marilyn). Uncle of Jacob, Alexander, Aaron, and Joseph. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Following interment in Westview Cemetery, Lexington, memorial observance will be held at the Goldman home, 93 Gayland Rd., Needham, Thursday until 7 pm, Friday 1-5 pm, and Saturday 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the American Nicaraguan Foundation – anfnicaragua.org, the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps – rfkchildren.org, or the American Heart Association – heart.org