Thomas Goosman

GOOSMAN Thomas Goosman, on July 10, 2005, Thomas passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his immediate and extended family. He was born in Newtown on July 31, 1915, the fourth child of the late Jacob and Sophie Goosman. He graduated for Newtown High School class of 1933. October 14, 1940 he married Lilly Hansen. He is survived by Lilly, his son, Sherman and his wife, Nancy of Fairfield. His daughter, Lisa of Newtown; his granddaughter, Rachel and her husband, Jerry, of Cheshire; his grandson, John of Fairfield; and his great-granddaughters, Alexis and Jordan He was proceeded in death by his son, Richard and daughter-in-law, Anita. Tommy was always a prominent figure in the town of Newtown. Politically his service has been as an active member of the Newtown Republican town committee, having been made a lifetime member. He served many terms on the board of selectmen and served as acting first selectman after the unfortunate passing of Timothy Treadwell. Tommy was also a leader of the Connecticut State Police Auxiliary for 20 years, and served on the Newtown Police commission for three years. For more than five years he contributed to the safety of boaters as a member of the Lake Candlewood State Police patrol He served on the Newtown Housing for the Elderly for 20 years and was also made a lifetime member. He was a founding and charter member of the United Fire Company of Botsford, having been active for 50 years, president for five years and vice president for more than 35 years. He also served on the Newtown Board of Fire Commissioners for five years as Botsford's representative. The Lion's Club International, Newtown blub, had Tommy participate, with perfect attendance for 50 years and made him a lifetime member. He was past president and a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow award, an international award. He supported the Newtown Ambulance Corps as an EMT for 40 years and his number, 710, was retired when he retired. Tommy was a member of Hiram Lodge No 18, A.F. and A.M for more than 50 years. He was also a member of the Oddfellows Loyalty Lodge, Pyamid Temple A.A.O.N.M.S of Milford and past chief of the Shriners Fire Brigade. Tommy was also a lifelong member of Congregation Adath Israel serving as president and president emeritus. Services will be Tuesday (Today) July 12, at 1 p.m. at the Abraham L. Green & Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Road, Fairfield, with burial following at Loyalty Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, 405 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810, United Fire Company of Botsford, P.O. Box, 335, 315 South Main Street, Botsford, CT 06404 or Congregation Adath Israel Building Fund, P.O. Box 623, Newtown, CT 06470. A period of mourning will be observed at the Goosman home in Newtown.