Dean Alfred Goldsmith
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Dean Alfred Goldsmith, 91, of Plainville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Jerome Home in New Britain. He was the devoted and loving husband to Naomi (Baker) Goldsmith with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.
Dean was born on April 4, 1930 in New Britain, CT son to the late Edward and Florence (Brown) Goldsmith. Following high school graduation, Dean proudly served our country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. He received his master's degree from the University of Hartford, graduating cum laude. Dean was a man of many talents and interests, always willing to try something new. He worked for various companies, holding positions at US Rubber Industries, General Electric Co., Hamilton Standard, CCCI, and was the Assistant Administrator at Bristol Hospital for many years. He earned his ham radio license and spent a little time broadcasting on a local radio station. In addition, he sold real estate and insurance, enjoyed working with his computer, and in his younger days was the manager of the Plainville Little League team, the Bees. A lover of music, he was a self-taught keyboardist and composed many tapes that he gifted to others. Above all, he enjoyed spending time surrounded by his loved ones, especially on the family vacations in West Dennis, MA and Daytona Beach, FL. His dedication and love to his family will forever be remembered as his family holds on to the memories they have shared over the years.
Dean is survived by his children, Barbara Abbott, Edward Goldsmith (Lorri), Sharon LeSuer (Stephen), all of Plainville, and Karen Rodjenski (Tom), of Bristol; his grandchildren, Alex Grandy (Annie), Nick Grandy (Chrissy), Lauren Grandy (Kevin), Jillian Goldsmith (Andrew), Abby Goldsmith (Ryan), Megan Pushard (Alycia), Allison Petit-LeSuer (Casey), Jenna, Jake, and Emma Rodjenski; and his great-grandchildren, Jackson and Hannah Grandy. He is also survived by his two sisters-in-law, Joan Barilari and Barbara Buchanan, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Alden Goldsmith, his sister-in-law, Shirley Goldsmith, his brothers-in-law, Walter Barilari and James Buchanan, and his son-in-law, Ronald Abbott.
The family wishes to thank Jerome Home & the Hartford Healthcare Hospice Staff for their wonderful care and support. Family and friends are welcome to gather on Tuesday, February 22 from 4 to 7 PM at Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St., Plainville. Funeral services will begin on Wednesday, February 23 at 10 am from Plainville Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 am at The Church of Saint Patrick, 110 Main St., Farmington. Burial with full military honors will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Plainville. In memory of Dean, contributions can be made to the Plainville Food Pantry, 54 S Canal St, Plainville, CT 06062. For more information or to leave online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.PLAINVILLEFUNERALHOME.com.