Andrew A Goldschmidt Jr 85, formerly of West Boylston and Worcester, passed away at Wingate at Hampden, Hampden MA. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for the past several years.
Andrew was born in Worcester on July 16, 1932, the son of the late Andrew A. & Rheda (Laprade) Goldschmidt. His beloved wife Janet of 53 years lost her battle with lung cancer in July 2012.
Andrew retired in 1997 from Worcester Fire Department, where he worked for nearly 30 years; and was involved in the implementation of the City’s advanced 911 System.
He worked part time for Shaw's Supermarkets for several years following his retirement from the fire department.
Andrew leaves his four children behind: Cheryl Leupold and her husband Matthew of Blackstone MA, Debra Binette of Worcester, Andrew III and his wife Maudell of Kennebunk ME, and his youngest son, Bruce and his fiancé Tina Paulson of West Warren MA. Andrew also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by a grandson Daniel T Linnell.
There will be no calling hours or public service per his request. The family suggests that donations be made to an Alzheimer's research organization of your choice or copy the following link to Alzheimer's Association to make a donation:
https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=36124&mfc_pref=T&36124.donation=form1.
MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, Worcester is assisting the family with arrangements.
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