Lori Sue Golden

Lori Sue Golden, 68, passed away on Good Friday, April 10, 2020, at her home in Northridge, CA, after a brief illness, unrelated to the Covid-19 Corona Virus. Lori was the Founder, Chief Editor and Publisher of the Los Angeles based PET PRESS. For the past 20 years, the Pet Press has been a QUINTESSENTIAL RESOURCE for finding rescue groups, pet adoptions, animal shelters, pet sitters, pet spas, veterinary information and basically a general source of all pet-related information.

Born September 18, 1951, to Morris and Esther Golden of Union, NJ, Lori was a proud product of the Union, NJ school system, graduating from Union High School in 1969. She had returned last September, 2019, for her 50th class reunion. She attended and graduated from Syracuse University in 1973.

Following her college years, Lori relocated to California, where she worked for a few years in television, on the annual Easter Seals Telethon, where she met some very famous people. She worked on the Merv Griffin Show. She was part of a group that flew to Thailand and Indonesia where she worked on a production crew. During her television years she worked on various game shows and special productions.

Lori found her true calling when she created her little newspaper The PET PRESS in 1999. She was a wonderful writer who could tug on heartstrings when she needed to.

Her true and lasting legacy is reflected on social media (FaceBook) in the many tributes and expressions of gratitude, admiration and love by those and on behalf of the animals whose lives she touched. Some examples without attribution and with apologies: ……“Lori was the publisher of the "PET PRESS" in Los Angeles. That newspaper was in every vets’ office in Los Angeles. She was a great friend to and advocate for all the animals. Lori, thank you for all of your work over the years. You saved countless animals and educated countless people about their plight;”….. and …..“She had so many informative articles, interviews and even controversial stories that ended up getting her banned from the L.A. City shelters. She put the animals first .. ALWAYS. Just an angel here on earth. This community lost a champion for animals.”..….. and ….... “I know she was greeted by THOUSANDS of animals with kisses and licks and wagging tails as she crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.”..….. and …..“The animals lost a great voice. If there is a rainbow bridge I have no doubt Lori was mobbed by thousands of thankful dogs and cats and animals of every species once she got to the other side. Thank you Lori Golden for making the world a better place.”

Lori was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Esther Golden. She is survived by one brother, Joe, of Florida and several cousins, two nephews, two grand-nephews and one grand-niece.

Final arrangements are by Groman Eden Mortuary in Mission Hills, Ca

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/mission-hills-ca/groman-eden-mortuary/1234 and are pending in Los Angeles, Calif. It is hoped that someday soon with the Covid-19 Corona Virus behind us, we can have a CELEBRATION of the life of Lori Golden.

April 14, 2020