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John Dickert posted a condolence
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Tom taught me to write properly oh so many years ago. I was a member of his first class at Gloucester Catholic, and learned from him for three years. He was a rigorous taskmaster, and his teaching methods set me up for life. I believe that I, and all his students, thank you, his family, for sharing him with us.
John Dickert
Mount Vernon Farms VA
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Regina posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family of Thomas Goldschmidt. May all find comfort in knowing God will soon swallow up death forever and wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8
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Mary Volpe purchased flowers
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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Ron & Helen Kline lit a candle
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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Dear Family our deepest sympathy to each of you for your loss. Tom now rest in the arms of God with Tim alongside.
Dear Mary, my hugs and prayers are with you. Love you buddy.
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Edward McAuley posted a condolence
Monday, November 12, 2018
Regarding my Uncle Tom Goldschmidt, who passed away last week, and whom I will miss terribly.
My Uncle Tom was a remarkable man. He was a baseball player, a pitcher, and he was a fine pitcher. I never got to see Uncle Tom pitch; I was too young. But pitching scouts for major league teams watched him pitch collegiate ball, and this is all the testament one needs to understand the power and accuracy of his pitching. He loved the game. Those were exciting times for Uncle Tom and my Aunt Mary, his sweetheart. They were a handsome couple, smart and determined. When I was young, we’d sometimes watch the game at Uncle Tom’s and Aunt Mary’s house. Professional Baseball, College Baseball, he simply loved the game. He and my Father, Joe, would watch the game and talk about the action. What I enjoyed most about watching the game with them was the respect they had for the game, and for the players. They didn’t complain or become upset when something went wrong. Rather, they were cheering with their guys and, while they may have occasionally felt some disappointment, they never used terms that attributed blame or disparagement. They rooted hard for their team but weren’t ever disrespectful of their guys -or- the other guys. What a fine lesson that was, to learn as a young boy. It was fun watching the game at my Uncle Tom’s house. They made it fun. He also got a university degree when he was playing baseball, and as it turns out he was an educator at heart.
Tom Goldschmidt taught High School English for 30 years. And, a hardworking family man, he was also a Realtor for 40 or so years. But really, he was much, much more than such narrow monikers such as “Teacher” and “Realtor” can communicate. These words are inadequate; they’re merely a way for us to fit our unique ideas of such things tightly into a box of our own understanding with a shared identity noted on the outside of them; it’s a form of shorthand we use from which we may each draw on our experiences in order to relate to one another at the point of the word. But as Wittgenstein observed, we each have our own unique beetle (experience) in our box. If one were to look into an eyepiece that opened onto Tom Goldschmidt’s experience of each of these, one would see that -as it is with Dr. Who’s TARDIS- what lies within is far greater than what initially meets the eye from the outside. Each eyepiece would open onto an entire world of Uncle Tom’s experiences in which he served his community.
In one world, the projection would be filled with thousands of happy families benefiting from his knowledge and guidance, each family with a new home in which to raise their children. I was one of these fortunate people he helped when I needed a house, having moved back to the east coast for a couple of years back in the mid-1990s. In Uncle Tom's other professional world, thousands of students would be learning, gaining valuable insight, receiving encouragement and support from a well-loved teacher. I’m sorry I never got to see him teach. To peer into either of these eyepieces of my Uncle Tom’s life is to understand his dedication to his community all those years. His is a formidable life’s work for a man, and it is something unique for others to behold. I know I am in awe of him. I always have been. He was a man to be reckoned with; he was a man who commanded respect because of his loving gifts, which he gave willingly and unselfishly to others. My Uncle Tom was a man to be admired, respected, and appreciated.
But Uncle Tom was also a family man. He loved his wife dearly and she loved him. Many times I saw them smile at one another and share a knowing look of love and gentle ease. It was a wonderful thing to see. I learned that such a look was the kind of look one ought to hope for from that uniquely special person with whom he or she hopes to share their life. It was yet another valuable lesson I learned from My Aunt Mary and Uncle Tom. And, he loved each of his children dearly -and, as you may know, he had more than a few children. He was a patient father, kind and instructive.
As kids we loved going to Uncle Tom’s and Aunt Mary’s house! Upon greeting us at the door -and upon our relentless pleadings, Uncle to would pick each of us up “by the ears.” He’d cup our ears with his hands and we’d hold onto his forearms, and up we’d go! He was tall and very strong. He’d give us each two or three lifts and then it was the next brother or sister’s turn. There were eight of us but he never broke a sweat. They always invited us to have a pastry or a slice of cake or some other thing to eat which we enjoyed immensely. We’d run and play, from the basement to the yard. When I got tired I’d sit down in the family room and watch baseball with Dad and Uncle Tom.
When we moved to Cape May County, my father drove about 83 miles each way, each day, to work. 166 miles round trip each day is no picnic. Dad worked two jobs, too. It was a grueling ordeal. So, he was usually exhausted. We all worried about him. Sure enough, my Uncle Tom and Aunt Mary, a wonderful human being in her own right, welcomed my father to stay at their home many nights during those long weeks. He told me many times how grateful he was for them and their kindness. And, not only for the relief they gave him which relieved a tremendous amount of stress from him, but also for the friendship and camaraderie they shared. My Uncle Tom and my Aunt Mary, my Mother’s sister, were good friends with my Mother and Father. My Grandmother lived with them too, and they all shared good friendships.
I’ve missed my Uncle Tom for many years because of circumstances; it sounds so meaningless to say “because of circumstances,” but it’s painfully true that life sometimes keeps us from those whom we love. Now, I’m sad to say I won’t seen Uncle Tom again in this realm, and this absolutely breaks my heart. I mean to say my heart is breaking right now. But he left me and everyone who knew him a history of wonder and a legacy of happiness. His was a life well-lived.
Thank you for everything Uncle Tom. May your eternal spirit rest with God in Heaven.
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Patrick Harrington purchased flowers
Sunday, November 11, 2018
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Patrick Harrington posted a condolence
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Dear and Mary and family, we are all heartbroken to hear about the loss of Uncle Tom. He was a great man and there wasn't anything more important to him than his family. He was such a great help in getting my football career started, with the Eagles and at Towson state university and for that I will always blessed and thankful. May God open his loving arms and always keep him close to his hart.
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Robert Dishon purchased flowers
Sunday, November 11, 2018
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Marcella harrington posted a condolence
Friday, November 9, 2018
Mary so sorry for your loss . Tom was a special man . Remember all the good times we had ,and the tickets for the shows he gave us at the walnut theater ,which we enjoyed so much he was always there with a helping hand. He will be missed. God bless you all . Love dolly
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James Rhoads posted a condolence
Friday, November 9, 2018
Tom, was a great Family Man and friend to many Families he sold Houses to.I worked with Tom many times over the years and was always very professional and we developed a respect and friendship during the many years we worked together .We will Keep Tom and His Family in Our Prayers ! Jim, Joan, Laura Rhoads
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Rose Dishon lit a candle
Thursday, November 8, 2018
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Sorry for your loss
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Joanne posted a condolence
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Aunt Mary and family, my heart breaks for all of you. Uncle Tom helped me find my home way back in 1986! I will always treasure family memories of Christmas Eve and playing Trivial Pursuit at Ted and Dolly's on Labor Day and during the summers each year. Lots of love, strength and great memories along with God's grace to sustain you at this time.
Love,
Joanne
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Debbie Lauer(Goldschmidt) posted a condolence
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Our heartfelt condolences with our prayers and thoughts for your family.
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Ed McAuley posted a condolence
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Mary! Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family on Tom,s passing! You and your family will bein my prayers! May he Rest In Peace!!!
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Claire P. Chappelle lit a candle
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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Claire P. Chappelle posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
My dear Aunt Mary and family,
I wish I had the words to ease the deeply embedded burden of grief within your hearts. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I pray that you are able to find peace and comfort knowing that so many love you and care for you.
Uncle Tom has a kind, loving heart. I will miss his gentle spirit and humor. I love him and all of you.
With deepest sympathy,
Claire
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