Howard Goldstein, urologist

Howard Goldstein, 59, a Cherry Hill urologist and former board member at Temple Emanuel, died Tuesday of pancreatic cancer at Virtua West Jersey Hospital Marlton.

Dr. Goldstein, who grew up in the Bronx, graduated in 1974 from SUNY Buffalo Medical School and completed his residency at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York.

In the 1980s, he moved to Cherry Hill, where he practiced pediatric and adult urology for 26 years with Associated Urologic Specialists.

From a young age, Dr. Goldstein wanted to be a doctor, relatives said. In addition to seeing patients, he published articles in medical literature and was an associate clinical professor for the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey at Cooper University Hospital.

Next to family and friends, his patients were the most important people in his life, his family said. He often made house calls for neighbors, they said.

Dr. Goldstein was also a member of Cherry Hill's Temple Emanuel congregation, where he served on the board of trustees for several years.

"He always spoke his mind and had a great sense of humor," his family said in a statement. "He would always go out of his way to help a friend or patient who needed assistance."

Dr. Goldstein met his wife, Judy, when they were counselors at Creative Day Camp in New York.

He was a skier, an avid Flyers fan, and a baker whose blueberry pies won rave reviews.

In addition to his wife, Dr. Goldstein is survived by his mother, Ethel; his sons, Lee and Daniel; his daughter, Lauren Silvers; a brother; and a grandson.

Funeral services were held yesterday. Donations may be sent to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, Calif. 90245.