12/16/08 - NNHS Newsletter -
Jean Goldstein Comess

Jean Marie Goldstein Comess
(d. 15 Dec 2008)

Newport News High School Class of June 1960

VIRGINIA BEACH - Jean Goldstein Comess, died Dec. 15, 2008 after a courageous 4 year battle with pancreatic cancer.

A native of Hampton, Va., she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ruth Goldstein. She was a graduate of VCU in Richmond, where she received her double major in social work and secondary education. Following her graduation, she went on to work in many different fields but her main focus was always raising her family.

She was a member of Ohef Sholom Temple in Norfolk, was a member and Treasurer of the National Council of Jewish Women, and ORT. She also was the President of the Federation in the Young Leadership Division and the Hadassah Book Club.

Mrs. Comess is survived by her husband of 46 years, Allan Comess; their daughter, Jill Comess and her daughter, Allison of Virginia Beach; her son, Billy Comess and his wife, Lissa and their daughter, Emilee of Hollywood, Fla.; her sister, Carole Benbassat and her husband, David and their daughter, Julie of Cherry Hill, N.J.; as well as numerous other family members and dear friends. Jean was a devoted mother and wife, and a gracious and supportive friend. She will be sorely missed by those who loved and adored her.

Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, at Ohef Sholom Temple in Norfolk with Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg and Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will be sitting Shiva Thursday following the funeral services; Saturday and Sunday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the commons area on the third floor at the Oceanside Condos, 401 Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Thomas Alberico and his staff, for their dedicated care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245.

H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Published in the Daily Press on 12/16/2008.