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Leonard Goldman Obituary

Of Springfield, Virginia, passed peacefully March 8, 2026. He was the beloved husband of 67 years to the late Rhoda H. Goldman; cherished father of Barry Goldman (Maryroi), Nokesville, VA and Sandi Goldman (partner, Mosby West), Annandale, VA; grandfather of Jason Goldman, Mitchell Goldman, Brittany Wheatley (Christopher), and Rachel Hettler; great-grandfather of Sedona and Caden Wheatley; uncle of Irwin Rappaport. He will truly be missed.

"Lennie" was a proud owner/operator of a dry cleaning business and later focused his career in real estate. He was also a past president of the Falls Church Lions Club, and a Navy Veteran serving from 1951-1955.

A graveside service will be held at King David Memorial Gardens, Falls Church, VA, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1PM with a reception immediately following at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions in "Lennie's" honor may be made to Beth El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria, Virginia.


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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 10, 2026.

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Stan and Nicole Wertlieb

March 11, 2026

We met Lenny through our Aunt Norma. Fell in love with him from the moment we met.
A wonderful man and he was ALL HEART.
R.I.P. LENNY....You will be remembered as ONE OF THE GREAT ONES.
Peace ....
Stan Wertlieb and Nicole Ashton

Barry Goldman

March 11, 2026

Barry Goldman

March 11, 2026

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

James Martin

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Barry Goldman

March 11, 2026

Remembering Lennie

Barry Goldman

March 11, 2026

Barry Goldman

March 11, 2026

Evelyn Goldman Sherman

March 10, 2026

Lennie was a wonderful brother to me, our brother Jack (deceased), sister Freda Garfinkle (deceased), his partner Norma Harrison, many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was greatly admired by his many customers, business associates and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Judy and John Jankowski

March 10, 2026

Our deepest condolences to the Goldman family. Lennie was a treasured friend and he will be greatly missed. Remembering with love his milestone birthday party! May his memory be forever a blessing.

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Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

King David Memorial Gardens

Falls Church, VA

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