Thomas Fredric Goldsmith
PALMER TOWNSHIP
Thomas Fredric Goldsmith, 80, of Palmer Twp., PA, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at home.
Born Aug. 28, 1939, in Easton, he was a son of the late Mary Louise (Miles) and John Francis Goldsmith. His wife, JoAnn (Doria) Goldsmith died in 2017. Tom graduated from Blair Academy in 1957 and Lafayette College in 1963, and served in the New Jersey National Guard. Tom was the mayor of the City of Easton for three terms from 1992 until 2003. He then served on the PA Liquor Control Board from 2003 until 2011.
Prior to that he was a banker in the Trust Dept. of First Valley Bank, and a stockbroker for W.E. Hutton. The Mayor also served as a consultant for the Easton Area Sewer Authority and for local municipalities. He served on Easton City Council from 1968 to 1988 and was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Pomfret Club, the Northampton Country Club, and the Young Republican Club of Easton. Tom enjoyed golfing, watching the Philadelphia Eagles and college basketball.
He is survived by his son, James Timothy Goldsmith and his wife, Heidi of Collegeville, PA; a brother, Timothy Stephen Goldsmith of Palmer Twp., PA; three grandchildren, Anthony, Steven and Timothy, and nieces and nephews. A sister, Constance Eleanor Addington, predeceased him.
Services are 10:30 a.m. on Friday at College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton, with visitation from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the Children's Home of Easton.
Ashton Funeral Home
1337 Northampton St.
Easton, PA 18042
610-253-4678
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sending Prayers to the family of Mr. Goldsmith. It was my pleasure n honor to meet n work for you. R. I. P
Helen
January 14, 2020
a loved one
January 13, 2020
Tim, I am so sorry for your loss. What a great man who served our country and community. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Renee Gover
January 13, 2020
My condolences to the family. Mayor Tom was always an enjoyable conversationalist: dry humor, wit and intelligence. Our collaboration in 1999 to secure funding for the soon-to-be Weller Center (modern day Easton Market) demonstrated his pragmatism and resolve. His insight decades ago that a city's core must be thriving for a city to be well is confirmed over and over again. Surely, he is the original architect of Easton's recent rise. While we can longer see each other downtown to discuss public policy, maybe someday...rest in peace.
MICHAEL SOLOMON
January 13, 2020
My sincere condolences to Tom's son Jim and brother Tim.
I had the privilege to know Tom Goldsmith in a very public way as both a friend and a foe. In both aspects, he always had a sense of dignity and decorum, not to mention a wry sense of humor. I found him, as a friend, to be an exceptionally caring person, who was often reluctant to show that side publicly. I remember one Christmas Eve when he called about some issue, he got on the telephone with my then young sons to assure them that Police Chief Palmer was tracking Santa and he was on the way.
Tom had a sense of vision which transcended partisan politics, most notably in his support of Democrat Ed Rendell. He was the original architect of the rebirth of Easton.
While somewhat complex as a person, Tom's sense of the importance of public service both in the public and private sectors was paramount. I am grateful that I and my family had the opportunity to call him friend. May he rest in peace.
Joe Welsh
January 12, 2020
Mr. Goldsmith it was a honor & pleasure to
have met you and to be one of your care-
givers, you were always so kind and grateful,
Inspite of everything you had to endure, you
did it with such dignity & what stands out the
most among so many of your attributes, when
someone walked into your home you greeted
them with a large smile and thanked them for
coming, even when meeting someone for the
first time. Your courage and kindness will never
be forgotten. May you and your lovely wife
now be together forever. Val
Valerie Tillman
January 12, 2020
To the family,
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
January 12, 2020
Jim and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time
Kelli Rosenberger
January 12, 2020
Tom was a long time friend and confidant. Together we enjoyed many rousing conversations, plus some fine wines. He was a fighter for what he believed in. A true man of integrity, honor, and service.
Until we meet again you are missed!
Rob Grow
January 12, 2020
Tom will be remembered for his many contributions to the Easton Area. May he rest in peace. Our prayers will be with the family.
Sandie Stutzman
Sandra Stutzman
January 12, 2020
My condolences to the Goldsmiths family
Corrette Pusey
January 12, 2020
He was a good and loyal friend of our Easton Lebanese Community his entire life. Last I saw him was two years ago at our Lebanese Heritage Days Festival. His caregiver said he insisted on coming. When mom's nephew, the late District Judge Mike Koury died in 1997, he was Mayor, saw how distraught our family was, pulled me aside and said if he or the City can do anything for our family, I should let him know. Big heart, great man. Rest in Peace, Tommy, and May Perpetual Light Shine Upon You, my dear and loyal friend.
Stephen S. Constantine
January 12, 2020
A good man who made a lasting contribution to Easton.
Dick Streeter
Richard Streeter
January 12, 2020
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace
January 12, 2020
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