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Elda Goldschmidt Obituary
Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Hugo and Irene (Isnardi) Zecchini.
Mrs. Goldschmidt was a former owner of a craft store in West Virginia and a consignment clothing store in Newport. She was an artist and member of the Wickford Art Association.
A big part of her life was playing the recorder and performing with her friends, 'The Tooters.'
Besides her husband she leaves a son Raymond F. Goldschmidt and his wife Beverly, grandsons Todd A. and Scott R. Goldschmidt, a brother Walter Zecchini, a sister Inez Esposito and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. She was the sister of the late Wallace Zecchini.
Visitation will be Sunday 2-5 p.m. in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, South Office.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elda Goldschmidt
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Terri Schneider
December 31, 2022
I love and miss you so much.
Terri Schneider
July 9, 2022
I worked for Elda at her craft store in Huntington WV, Crafts & Stuff. She and her husband Ray were two of the nicest people I have ever known. She gave my the opportunity of my life working for her. With Jehovahs love I will see her again one day.
Patrick Cavanaugh
January 6, 2006
Ray and family: Sorry about your loss. My daughter Cassie and I will say a few extra prayers for your mom.I'm sure your mom will always be looking in on you from time to time just as my mom has over the years. God Bless. Patrick and Cassie
Jay, Jenniefer & Caroline Corrigan
January 6, 2006
Ray, Beverly, Todd and Scott
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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