Eileen Malden Goldfeder

December 19, 2019

Eileen Malden Goldfeder, born on May 19, 1936, passed away peacefully at her home in Hastings on Hudson on December 19, 2019. Beloved wife, mother, friend, optimist, pragmatist, and observer, Eileen lived her life to the fullest. She served the Westchester community for 50 years as a psychiatric social worker and therapist in private practice; she was deeply committed to the well-being of children, families, and to the concept of hope. Born in Brooklyn, NY with a double cleft palate, Eileen overcame many hardships to achieve personal and professional success. She adored her work, her husband, Ray, her daughter, Karen, her sister Marcia, her caregiver Kimesha, and her many friends, clients, and colleagues. She sang folk music and played the banjo as a young woman, studied recorder seriously in her forties, and revived her childhood love of playing the piano in her eighties. She remained curious and engaged until the very end. We grieve her loss but celebrate her indomitable spirit. Her legacy, inspiration and influence endure. In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial contributions may be made to The Cleft Palate Center at NYU (1 Park Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 3-5pm at Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home in Dobbs Ferry, and a memorial celebration will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2020, details to be confirmed.