Obituary of Michael J. Golden

Michael J. Golden, 29, of Jamestown, NY, passed away at 6:40 am Friday, November 27, 2020, in UPMC Chautauqua. A lifelong area resident, he was born March 2, 1991 in Jamestown, NY, the son of Jon C. Golden and Alta Vogle Stahlman. Mike was a 2009 graduate of Southwestern Central School and was a confirmand of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He was currently employed by Matco Tool Company in Lakewood, NY working as a machine operator for several years. He will be remembered as a loving and caring son and father who loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing, camping, skiing, swimming, and loved attending musical concerts. Surviving are his mother and step-father Alta and Dana Stahlman of Lakewood, NY, his father, Jon Golden of Jamestown, his beloved son, Ryan Michael Golden of Jamestown, his brother, Alexander J. Golden of Lakewood, his companion of many years, Becca Tonkin of Jamestown, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Richard and Kay Vogle and his paternal grandparents, Clifford and Myrna Golden. A private family service will be held in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Luke Fodor, pastor of St. Luke's Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on a walk through basis from 12 -2 pm Tuesday in the Lind Funeral Home where social distancing will be observed and masks must be worn while inside the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 410 North Main St. Jamestown, NY 14701