Joseph B. Goulart III
1935 - 2002
Joseph B. Goulart III
1935 - 2002
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BORN
1935
DIED
2002
Joseph Goulart Obituary
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McLovin'
July 20, 2023
I never encountered a more honest businessman. When Joe ran "The Golden Toller Airguns" he gave me what I thought was an outstanding deal for an Air Arms TX200. The trans action was conducted over the phone. He didn't have a website. I was reluctant of online purchases and was happy to speak to a human. I recall the gun cost around $400. About 10 minute after completing the purchase Joe called me back stating he made a mistake. That was the wholesale price and would I mind paying his street price of $440. I laughed and said "your markup is only 10%. Your secret's out. We live in a for profit society. You're entitled to make a profit."
That gun was stolen long ago, but the thieves couldn't steal my memory of a very honest man. RIP Joe.
Randy Crew
November 25, 2013
Though this is long overdue, I just wanted to add my thoughts for his family. I served with (then Msgt) Joe Goulart with the 12th RITS (an air intelligence squadron) in Vietnam in the early 70's. During that tour, he inspired me more than anyone can even imagine. Look forward to serving with you again in a better place!
Ric Douglas
April 13, 2005
Golden Joe, where do I start. I entered the airgun community 2 years ago. "Golden Joe" always pops up whenever there is a question on what a good business model is. Your love is alive here on earth. I'm sure between you, Jack Womer, Don Nygord and many other marksmen guarding Heaven's pearly gates that the Devil's minions will never infiltrate the kingdom! Ric Douglas, USMC Sniper, Retired
August 6, 2002
I knew Joe Goulart in 1959 an 1960
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Larry Ho
May 12, 2002
Joe was the best person I ever did business with. He was a kind and considerate person who made me feel more like a friend rather than a customer. He was the model of the ideal business man and human being alike. May he rest in peace.
Bill Butler
April 25, 2002
What a thoroughgoing gentleman.
I only knew Joe as a soft voice on the telephone whose generosity with his time and good will was always far out of proportion to whatever I might be buying.
His death darkens my morning. Condolences to those who knew him in person; my sadness cannot begin to touch your loss.
David
April 25, 2002
I was greatly saddened today to learn of Joe's passing. My respects and sympathies to the Goulart family.
Harry Salomons
April 11, 2002
In shock i read the about the death of Joe. I've only knew him by E-mail, but was a friendly, and always helpfull with my questions about airguns. The good guys always go first...
I will remember...
Cody
March 30, 2002
Joe, was a good honest man god bless him and his family ..He made the world a better place...
Nikos Ninolakis
March 27, 2002
Goodbye Joe. My condolences to your family. I am sure that they will always remember you for your kindness and warmth. I will miss your sensible advice and good humour.
Randy Ries
March 26, 2002
Joe I will see you in Heaven.
Gary Marriott
March 24, 2002
On the many occasions I spoke with Joe on the phone I found him to be an extremely interesting gentleman,
I will miss my chats with him.
"rest in peace my friend"
Gary Marriott
Erik Wells
March 22, 2002
I just found out about Joe and my condolences go out to his family. I never met him in person, but he certainly didn't mind spending whatever time was needed to make you comfortable about a purchase. At times it was easy to forget that you were making a purchase at all at the end of a long conversation. Joe will certainly be missed
Tommy Georgas
March 22, 2002
Having only dealt with Joe once, and doing so on the advice of so many who enjoyed with him on a regular basis, there is no doubt that he was interested in pleasing his customers and friends and getting things right the first time. Only after wanting to deal with him again did I learn of his passing. I'm consumed with sadness to learn that he is gone and extend my sincerest condolences to his family. May God Bless you Joe. You were a good man. Rest in peace.
Robert Traxler
March 20, 2002
God made bad men and God made good men. Joe was one of the real good ones. As Gen Patton said do not morn the passing of men like these thank God men like these ever lived.
Tim Quigley
March 20, 2002
Liek most of the entries here I knew Joe only through telephone conversations and business transactions, but from the firsrt found him to be a agent of integrityand dealt exclusivly trough him. Where will I go now?
Tito Brown
March 18, 2002
I am deeply saddened with the news of Joe's passing. I very much enjoyed talking and doing business with him.
William Breda
March 14, 2002
I was deeply sadened to hear of Joe's passing. My dealings with him were always a pleasant experience. I found him to be an honest man, in a sometimes less than honest world. His passing leaves a void. My condolence to his wife and family.
Lance Williams
March 11, 2002
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Joe's passing. The 8 or 10 times we spoke on the phone, i always came away feeling better somehow, as if we had been close friends for many years...My thoughts and prayers go to his family now, and in some small way aid their recovery from such a loss. God Bless You All
Michael Chen
March 9, 2002
To the family of Joe Goulart,
A true gentleman with a heart of gold, Joe had such an deep intuition
and caring nature that he always seemed to have the right words. He may no longer be with us but his good will remains in my heart.
Pierre Senecal MD
March 8, 2002
J offre mes condoleances a la famille de Joe. Il n y avait personne comme Joe dans son domaine et visiter son magasin dans le sous-sol de sa maison etait pour moi une expedition en voiture de 2 jours minimum mais surtout un grand plaisir par la courtoisie que Joe avait meme a ma derniere visite malgre sa sournoise maladie. Mes neveux et nieces sous ma supervision profiteront des achats faits chez toi. Je me souviendrai de toi.
Dick Pollard
March 8, 2002
I got to meet Joe on two differnt occasions in his shop in the last year . I would bring a couple of airguns that i had customized and he would grin to see what i had brought to show him .On one occasion he liked one of them so much that he had to have it . I felt great that a man like Joe wanted it so i parted company with it knowing it would be in good hands . Im so sorry i didnt get to meet him many years ago as i knew i had found a good friend in the airgun world .I am going to miss him terribly and will always keep the Golden Toller Airgun site in my Favorites GOD BLES YOU JOE .And see you in Airgun Heaven Dick Pollard
Jess Galan
March 8, 2002
I was terribly saddened to learn of Joe's passing. I never met him in person, but through my phone contacts with him I came to respect and admire him. He will be deeply missed. The airgun community has lost a fine gentleman.
Ty Powe
March 7, 2002
Even though I only spoke on the phone and/or corresponded via mail, I feel that I am only one of many who admired and respected him for his kindness and generosity which will never be forgotten.
May God watch over you Joe!
Gene Sunday
March 5, 2002
I only dealt with Joe over the phone but his voice told me he was a man of principal and deep faith.
God must have needed some decoys and only wanted the very best.
Our life on earth is fleeting but our life in Heaven is eternal.
See you soon Joe, Gene
Grant Mudford
March 4, 2002
There aren't too many people in any business that impressed you like Joe. I always enjoyed transactions with Joe, but the best part was chatting wih him on the phone about almost anything (including airguns, of course). A very rare, special person with great humour and integrity. Thank you Joe.
Philip Civatte
March 4, 2002
To the Goulart Family,
I didn't know Joe very long, but he
sure made you feel like a life long friend.
Pleasant River Fish & Game Conservation Association, Inc.
March 4, 2002
Members of the Pleasant River Conservation Association would like to express their condolences to the Goulart family.
Joe was a true sportsman who was dedicated to the 2nd Amendment as well as many outdoor interests. For many years Joe operated the Golden Toller gunshop in Cherryfield and conducted an air rifle business through the world wide web. He was a great voice for the sportsman and gunowner and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Cesar Vial
March 4, 2002
Rest in peace my friend, I had not the opportunity to know you in person, but I feel that I lost a friend of many years.
Dottie Burns
March 3, 2002
Cookie, I am so glad Joe isn't suffering anymore and we know exactly where he is. Someday we will all meet again. It was a pleasure knowing him and seeing him at range all those years. He always smiled and I am sure he is smiling now to be with his loved ones in Heaven.
Sincerely
Dottie & Bob
Larry Burns
March 3, 2002
May I echo the sentiments of the many who knew Joe and had dealings with him: he was a wonderful, helpful man who loved life and contributed much to it. Through all, he maintained an inspiring positive attitude and he believed God was watching over him. I am comforted by the thought that God was with Joe throughout and Joe is now with Him.
Alexander Krolik
March 2, 2002
Joe, we will miss you. I will never forget the conversation we had at your store. Thank you. You helped to keep this sport alive. Thank you.
Ken Ridout
March 2, 2002
Joe, it's sad to see your website shut down. I cannot bring myself to delete if from my 'Favorites'. You worked so many long hours to provide such excellent service with integrity to all of us. I hope you had fun while doing it. In addition to being missed intensely by your family, you will also be missed by the people you got to know through your airgun dealership; and I'm sure, missed by everyone in all of your other lifetime endeavors.
Charles Mistretta
March 2, 2002
I only spoke with Joe once, about duck decoys not airguns. In that short encounter, I could tell that Joe was a person of great quality. My condolences to the family and his many friends.
Tony Uriz
March 2, 2002
God bless you Joe, as you enjoy an eternity in Heaven. Thanks,also for being a fine, honest, giving, fellow airgunner. God bless and keep your family.
Todd Banus
March 2, 2002
Joe, i never knew you, but i've ONLY heard good things, from EVERYONE. you must have been the real thing.
go with god
Todd
Greg Sauve
March 1, 2002
Joe, thank you for all the free and friendly advice when I was getting started. I always enjoyed my complimentary mint that you sent along with my pellets. Your memory lives!
Greg
Dave Bradley
March 1, 2002
I'll miss you, Joe. You were a pleasure to know in business and especially in conversation.
Dave
Tom Strayhorn
March 1, 2002
Joe I praise God that your suffering is over and that you are finally at peace. My sympathy to your family, for you truly will be missed.
Bill Call
March 1, 2002
Thakns for all of your time and honesty Joe. I only wish we would have had more time to talk. I will miss you.
Hawley Todd
March 1, 2002
My prayers are with you all and may Jesus give you comfort at this time. Joe has touched many of us over the years. While I got to know him through air guns, I quickly came to know he was a man of true integrity. We will miss him. May the Lord uphold you all in this time of grief and sorrow.
Héctor Medina
March 1, 2002
To Joe's family I would like to convey my deepest condolences for this temporary parting. Also the thought that he is in a far better place than we dream of.
His pellets will always fly true, his orders will never be delayed, wrongly delivered or mistreated, his days will be sunny and clear with just enough wind to make shooting interesting.
We will miss him; from our selfish perspective, it will cause us grief, but that is only temporary.
His memory and his way of making us all better people will prevail.
Hey Joe!, keep a place at the bench for me.
Un abrazo from México.
Héctor
Matt Donovan
March 1, 2002
Joe was a good Man.
Larry Quan
March 1, 2002
Joe, I will miss you. You had always been one of the good guys. It has been a privilege to know you and to do business with you.
Michael Hart
March 1, 2002
Joe,You will be missed by everyone in the airgun community.Not only because you ran an excellent airgun business.But you were an excellent human being.
My condolences to your family. I'm sure you'll be watching over them from heaven.
With much saddest from your passing,
Mike
Don Fiene
March 1, 2002
You will be missed.
Richard Kelso
March 1, 2002
My deepest condolences to Joe's family. I will miss his advice and great service. I bought a Crosman 2200W from him last year. I have never received any mail-order goods packed as well as Joe sent mine. And it was interesting to read the Maine newspaper he used for padding. He was a gentleman, and as one military man to another, I salute him. God bless Joe and his family, Dick
Joe Giunti
March 1, 2002
I first got to know Joe about five years ago. It was always a pleasure dealing with him and I would recommend him to friends who would invariably thank me afterwards for the referral. I became quite friendly with Joe and we had many quality conversations and fun emails. We very much enjoyed sharing a good joke, many of them about the ironies of life. Joe made a lot of people happy, he was honest and hardworking and a real straight shooter in all aspects of the phrase. He enjoyed life and was a power of example with how he dealt with his poor health. I will very much miss him and our sharing and his words of support, he was a good friend. May God bless him and his family and find him a happier place.
Charles Wong
March 1, 2002
God Bless You, Joe.
Joe LeHotay
March 1, 2002
Joe, you will be missed, but you are now in the presence of your Lord.
Vlad Berchanskiy
March 1, 2002
My condolences to the Goulart family.
Victor M. Ramirez
March 1, 2002
I knew Joe by e-mail about two years ago when I made my first merchandise order and he always was a real gentleman. I do not had the opportunity to knew him personally but I felt in my heart he was a great man. I think the peoples around the world involved in the air arms sports are going to miss him forever. My condolences to his family!
Doug Law
March 1, 2002
I want to extend my condolences to Joe's family. He was always a gentleman in our air gun dealings and we will all miss him. All my best to the family.
Rex Mills
March 1, 2002
Joe left a legacy that his family can truly be proud of. My sincere condolences go out to his wife and family. He will not be forgotten.
Larry Clark
March 1, 2002
With Deepest Sympathy.
You'll be missed by all...
Craig Pitts (CJ)
March 1, 2002
Good bye and God bless.
Chuck Hill
March 1, 2002
We have lost a good one. With deepest, heartfelt sympathy.
Tom Weigenant
March 1, 2002
I was only a customer-Joe made me feel like family. Rest well, my friend. My condolences to your family.
Tim Baker
March 1, 2002
very nice gentleman,my sicerest sympthathies to Joe's family. he will be missed.
Robert Geiger
March 1, 2002
Thanks, Joe, for sharing your optimistic prayer with me. And thanks for the best darn airgun business with the best variety of guns and accessories on the internet...and the best service.
Randy Gunn
March 1, 2002
I never actually met Joe Goulart. But I have heard so many wonderful things about Joe that I felt compelled to come and pay tribute to such a fine man.
My most sincere condolence go out to Joe's family. Take heart in knowing that the Lord has prepared a very special place for Joe, and he will be there waiting to meet with you again someday.
Frank Harvey
March 1, 2002
Joe with ease represented the best of business and friendship, in a way most would have to work hard at.
May his examples and memory live on in the lives he has influenced.
Derrin Graham ( Blue )
March 1, 2002
A great loss to Earth, a great gain for Heaven. Joy and peace forever Joe. Thank you, all of Joe's family, for sharing such a great man.
Josh Purple
February 28, 2002
The airgun world will not be the same without Joe,he was a fun guy to chat with about airguns or anything.He was a realy nice man,he was the first place I went to for my airgun needs,I will dearly miss Joe and condolences to his family,he was such a great guy and he will be missed.
Steve King
February 28, 2002
I was fortunate enough to talk to Joe over the phone for the last couple of years as a customer. He always had time to talk, discuss and give his knowledge. I know he is in a better place now. God Bless
guy ciasullo jr
February 28, 2002
joe,you will be missed.god bless!
guy ciasullo
Bill Miller
February 28, 2002
My very heartfelt condolences to Joe's family and friends. We never met or talked, but merely being in the midst of the sorrow of his loss is nothing short of inspirational. I look forward to making his aquaintance upon my own reward...
jr99
February 28, 2002
I believe that the spirit never passes away. Look and listen and and He will make himself known.
Aloha
Hany El-Shaer
February 28, 2002
His great personality will always be remembered in my memories.
Russell Best
February 28, 2002
My deepest condolences to Joe's family and personal friends. Joe was always a pleasure to talk to and deal with, and the airgun community was a better place with his presence. He will be missed by many. RB
sam luke
February 28, 2002
may you rest into gods arms.we shall meet again,someday.
thom grosse
February 28, 2002
Good bye Joe, it was a real pleasure
thom
Ron Juneau
February 28, 2002
I communicated with Joe about a month ago for the first time. He assured me of his faith. As a believer, he will claim God's promise of eternal life in Heaven, where there is no pain and suffering. May we remain close to Jesus ourselves, and my we place our faith in Him for our salvation also, so tht we will be with Joe again in Eternity. Lean on God and He will sustain you.
Art Braden
February 28, 2002
My sincerest condolences to Joe's family. We never met in person but I always enjoyd talking to Joe when ordering from him, I will miss you Joe.
John Ulrich
February 28, 2002
Miss you Joe...Wish to have known you better.
Robert Kelly jr.
February 28, 2002
My sincerest simpathy to the Goulart family. May your sadness be quickly replaced with only your happy memories that you've shared with our friend Joe. His death is a great loss to the airgunning community. I wish I had the good fortune of knowing him personally. I'm sure that those of you that did know him personally are measurably better people because of it. God bless you Joe. You may very well have been an Angel among mere mortals. The world is a better place because you were here.
-The Kelly family-
Thomas Cochran
February 28, 2002
Well, Joe has caused me to view life in a different way! We should value our time on earth, our relationships, and most of all our God. I will see you before you know it Golden Joe. Thank you for being my role model.
Dwight Carlson
February 28, 2002
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Joe. He will be greatly missed. I have never dealt with a more helpful, sincere and honest person.
Please pass along my heart felt condolences to his family.
Sometimes I think God takes the good ones home early because He wants them to be around Him.
Alex Megyeri
February 28, 2002
...I wish to extend my deapest condolences to Joe's family.
... I'll state with certainty that he will be deeply missed and his spirit has touched many, well beyond the boarders of the USA.
Alex (Pneumaddict)
Bob Fitch
February 28, 2002
I was saddened to hear that Joe had left the range for good. I was a customer of his and when I needed something, he went out of his way to help me. I will miss him. God has a new angel to watch over us Airgunners.
Karol Hanson
February 28, 2002
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Joe in person, through the Airgun Forum and fraternity I came to know of him. He seemed to have lived a full and rewarding life, may he have eternal rest. To his family and friends, you will all meet him again , he is just gone on before.
James Hunt
February 28, 2002
I am very sorry.Joe was a friend and gentleman to everyone he knew.
Lou ^tg^ Santangelo
February 28, 2002
It was my pleasure to have known Joe. My condolences to the family, I will miss him...
Bob Morris
February 28, 2002
My condolences to the Goulart family. I was a customer of Joe's airgun business and we all feel like we have lost a good friend.
Carlos Garza
February 28, 2002
My cndolences to Joe's Family. As an 18 year AF vet, I would like to thank Joe for serving his counry and his community.
Carlos R. Garza
SSgt,USAF
Luke AFB, AZ
Janine Gardner
February 28, 2002
My sincerest condolences to Joe's family. Years ago I worked with him
when we were deputies with the WCSD. There wasn't a more professional, pleasant or intelligent officer to work with.
Psalm 92:1
Ed Sewall
February 28, 2002
My deepest condolances to Joe's family. Over the year I communicated with Joe about airguns and Maine (my family is from Sullivan, ME)he became a good friend who I will surely miss. I am sure we will meet again someday friend, god bless.
Mike Reames
February 28, 2002
My condolences to the Goulart Family on your loss. Joe was a good guy that will be missed.
Mike
Steve in CT
February 28, 2002
May God grant you the peace and love you so generously shared with your fellow human beings while alive. Now you are not measured by the money you had or the cars you drove or the fame. Now you are measured by the lifes you touched.
Russ Parrish
February 28, 2002
God loaned you to us for what we think is too short a time, but you used that time well. People are speaking and writing about how you touched them either by word or example.
While we never met in person, we have walked the same ground at different times at a little air base in Thailand. We knelt and prayed in the same Chapel asking God to watch over us as we flew out on a mission and later thanking Him for bringing us home.
Joe, I thank Him now for crossing our lives again, letting me know you for just a little while.
Hey, Joe, I'll see you later...
RussP
Jim Geddes
February 28, 2002
Joe will always be rememberd as the ideal member of the airgun community as well as a great person. God bless him and his family.
Geron Crawford
February 28, 2002
I offer my condolences to the Goulart family.
With respect,
Rick McAllister
February 28, 2002
You have found a place of peace now my friend…. and it is a far better place now that you are there. I look forward to talking to you again and I will miss you deeply until that time.
Rick
Joe Whittaker
February 28, 2002
I will miss him.
The Staff of Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home
February 28, 2002
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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