Friday, November 1, 2019

In Memoriam: Matthew Gold

Matthew Gold, President of Midtown Electric Supply and personal friend, passed away peacefully on October 19th, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. 

Matt is survived by his loving wife Inessa; his three daughters, Jessica, Stacey, and Rebecca; his stepson Andrew his 2 brothers, Tim and Jonathan and his mother Yvonne Gold; his 3 grandchildren and his nieces and nephews. He was a proud pet owner of Great Dane Lacey and Cockatoo Daisy. 

Matthew was born in Glen Cove in 1955 and grew up in Manhasset Hills, spending many winters living in Miami. 

He attended Herricks High School, graduating in 1973. Matthew graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Psychology. 

He was the President of Midtown Electric Supply for 27 years. He was also co-chairman of the Israel Bonds Electrical Industry Division for many years as well as being a board member of the UJA Electrical Industry Division. 

Matthew spent his years traveling the world, enjoying the outdoors, vacationing at his second home in Vermont, and enjoying beautiful sunsets at his home in Glen Cove. He had a big heart. 

Matthew was happiest when he was surrounded by his family and friends and will be missed by everyone he touched. He lived a full life. He bravely fought cancer for 15 months. Matthew's final days were spent at home surrounded by his family and loved ones. 

May his memory be a blessing for all who knew him. 

Donations can be made to Glen Cove Hospital, Northwell Health Foundation, in memory of Matthew Gold.