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Wendell Goldsmith
1942 - 2025
Wendell Goldsmith Obituary
1942-2025
Wendell L. Goldsmith Jr. passed away on November 10, in Florida following complications from a fall. The son of Wendell Sr. and Hazel Goldsmith, Wendell was born and raised in New Haven. He was a member of the class of 1960 from Hamden Hall Country Day School. In 1964, he graduated from Southern Connecticut State University, where he met his wife, Nancy Titley Goldsmith. Wendell and Nancy lived in Northford, Connecticut, where they raised their family. They retired together to the Villages of Florida.
At various times in his life, Wendell worked in medical supply sales, real estate, and as a croupier at Mohegan Sun. In all facets of his life, he loved meeting, talking to, and learning from the people around him. Aside from his family, Wendell's greatest love was baseball. He spent over 50 years as a member of the Greater New Haven Umpires Association. He was an avid golfer and a devoted fan of UConn sports.
Along with his wife, Wendell leaves behind a son and daughter-in-law, David and Melissa Goldsmith, a daughter and son-in-law, Alaine and Sean Brittell, and two granddaughters, Cameron and Avery Brittell. His family and friends will miss him dearly. There are no services planned. The family asks instead that you raise a glass and toast his memory.
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Richard Bush
Yesterday
I was a member of the Hamden Hall class of 1961. Wendell ran my successful campaign for president of the student council. he was a classmate and a friend. I have very fun memories of him. He was a great guy. I send my deepest sympathies and will gladly raise a glass in his memory.
SCDC
Yesterday
The Southern CT Diamond Club sends our condolences. Wendell was a long time member and friend to many.
Holley Humphrey
Yesterday
I wish that a senior year photo from HH was included. I was not in his class so it would be nice to see him as I would remember him better.
My sincere condolences to the family. Many Blessings...
PS: Sounds like lots of our HHers are now in Florida. I just moved from Gainesville to France. Wish i had known about the HHers in Fla while I was there for 15 years.
Barbara Townsend
Yesterday
Purely by chance, I ran into Wendell at The Villages about 5 years ago. I sang the Hamden Hall song to him and he mouthed the words along with me and finally he recognized me. What serendipity. My hugs to Nancy and family.
Jane Galvin Tamarkin
Yesterday
I was in the same class with Wendell at H.H. He was a sweet, warm guy -- I was always happy to see him. Ours was a small class (25 of us, I think), so you got to know people well -- I always think of Wendell with great affection. My love to his family. Janie Galvin Tamarkin '60.
Ken Brennan
Yesterday
Can't begin to tell you how sorry I am. So many good times at Nida Drive, playing golf and baseball. He will forever be in my prayers.
Patricia fields
Yesterday
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I was in your 6th grade and remember you talking about his work. I now live in Ocala if you ever want to talk. Trisha
Robert Jesanis
November 17, 2025
Wendell you will be Missed by Eeveryone.,Thanks for all the great ears of LaughtEr.
We will Pray for your Family.
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Charlie Dammling
November 17, 2025
So sorry to hear about Wendy... he and I played a lot of basketball and baseball together for many moons
RIP.
Michael Amore
November 17, 2025
Condolences to the family of Wendell. As a teen in the early 1970s I umpired for the Hamden Fathers League and Wendell was one of my mentors. Shared his love and knowledge of the game with a kid who never forgot him
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