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Paul Goldsmith
1925 - 2024
Paul Goldsmith
1925 - 2024
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BORN
1925
DIED
2024
Paul Goldsmith Obituary
Paul Goldsmith was an auto racing pioneer who was a nine-time NASCAR Cup winner and the oldest living Indianapolis 500 veteran.
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Lori DeVinney
September 21, 2024
My dad and Paul were business partners and I have know him my whole life. Spent many many weekends and 4th of July celebrations together. He will be missed
Heather J Johnston
September 21, 2024
My first memory is... Griffith Airport... G&N. My dad would tell us stories about Paul all the time! He met him on his horse at 13 years old. As far as I can remember he's always been a staple in the Johnston family. Was always very kind and generous.
Fly high Paul! A life will lived.
Jack, Judy, Heather and David Johnston
Heather J Johnston
September 21, 2024
Griffith Airport -- My dad would always take me there, and we'd visit with Paul.
Michael E Smith
September 17, 2024
I have had the great honor of personally meeting this motorsports legend and consummate gentleman at IMS. His passing is a loss to the racing world but memories of his greatness on and off the track will never be forgotten
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Bill goldsmith
September 16, 2024
My dad was wm cecil goldsmith was pauls cousin he rode my dad on a motorcycle when he was a kid staying with my grandparents
Harold R Kunz
September 12, 2024
I'm at a loss for words. Paul first of all was probably one of the FINEST human beings I have ever met. Paul mentored me in my quest to become a pilot. He always found time to share his knowledge of aviation with me and was instrumental in my success gaining my instrument,multi engine and commercial ratings. I also had the honor of meeting his great family all sharing his wonderful demeanor. I'll miss his presence. May he rest in peace.
Phoenix Simpson
September 12, 2024
I have quite a few memories of you and your Dad Lin. My first plane ride may have been with him as pilot going to Daytona . Love you and holding you dear at this time
Denise Runion
September 12, 2024
Paul was always one of my absolute favorite racers. My heart broke when I read the news, May he rest in peace!
Robert Wagner
September 11, 2024
The airport is in my back yard I'm I to cars so we hit it off right away he was a very interesting gentleman the stories of his accomplishments were phenomenal
Dean Koliboski
September 11, 2024
I worked for Paul at Great Northern aircraft early in my career. He was always very respectful and willing to share advice. A true legend with wonderful stories. Godspeed Paul.
Kevin Dunn
September 10, 2024
As an 12 year old neighbor of Mr. Goldsmith's I have many fond memories. In the early 60's Paul would always have a race car (or two) parked in the front of his home on a trailer waiting for the next race. It was always a treat when he would lift us into the car, strap us in, and explain to us how to race. I still accelerate into all the turns on the all the Interstates! And in later years having an opportunity to fly with him over Chicago as an untrained co-pilot was certainly a life experience! God Bless you Paul, and our respects to Linda. Kevin Dunn
Elizabeth Bell
September 9, 2024
RIP Paul
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