Marc-Goldsmith-Obituary

Marc Harris Goldsmith

New London, Connecticut

Jan 8, 1944 – Sep 19, 2025

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BORN
January 8, 1944
DIED
September 19, 2025
LOCATION
New London, Connecticut

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New London - Born in Elmira, N.Y., Marc Harris Goldsmith (Jan. 8, 1944 - Sept. 19, 2025) could have taken any number of paths but fate and passion led him to New London, where he would embark on a 57-year career at Mitchell College.During his time there, he held many titles but was probably best...

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Marc hired me for my first academic job, and we became fast friends by sharing laughs in his incredibly messy office. Marc didn't have a scintilla of arrogance or snobbishness in his being, despite his prodigious talents. He was a teddy bear of a man and a wonderful mentor to many. I will miss you, Marc.

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Marc and Terri were 2 of the first people that we met at Temple Emanu-el when we joined 17 years ago. They immediately helped us feel at home like we had been friends for years. Marc was always an amazing musician and story teller and I treasured talking to him and hearing stories from the past including about famous musicians or his cousin who played professional baseball I think for the Yankees. When he played music with the temple band or at the cabaret it was effortless and awesome. We...

I remember my son appreciating relatable life discussions with Marc, beyond engaging material he taught at Temple Emanu-El Religious School. As one of the teachers working there while he was co-school administrator there, I had so much respect for a busy college professor who generously donated his time to help ensure the moral grounding of our religious school kids. At our Temple´s annual Cabaret fundraising events, our audiences had the pleasure of watching him effortlessly sing and play...

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My favorite memory of Marc Goldsmith was him As my communication professor for many classes including communication in conflict which I still apply to this day in daily life . I also appreciated his dedication to teaching as a whole with him being my advisor . I appreciated his passion and his drive as a teacher and he will never be forgotten

I had Professor Goldsmith for different classes during my time at Mitchell College. He was one of the greatest Professors. Rest in peace to one of the greatest professor ever.

My beloved fellow Capricorn, Marc was one of the loveliest men I´ve ever met. Funny, smart and handsome. My deepest condolences to the Goldsmith family.

My condolences to the Goldsmith family for your loss of such a great person at this time. I was in his Effective Speaking class in 1991, my second and senior year at Mitchell College way back then. It´s nice to know he lived a wonderful life.