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Donald Goldsmith Obituary

Goldsmith, Donald F. Of Longboat Key, Florida passed away on October 14, 2019 in Glenview, Illinois. He was the beloved husband of Alice P. Goldsmith (née Preskill); father of Susan Borg, Julie Storts (Dan), and Robert Goldsmith (Mary); devoted grandfather of Leslie Borg, Adam and Allison Storts, and Nathan, Jason and Liz Goldsmith. Donald and Alice were married for sixty-three years, and were each other's best friends and love of each other's lives. Donald was the founder and retired President of the D.F. Goldsmith Chemical and Metal Corporation, and was involved with many philanthropic organizations including the American Jewish Committee, The Jewish Children's Bureau of Chicago, and the Highland Park, Illinois School Board. He was a passionate lifelong White Sox fan, world traveler, friend of many, participant in the Northwestern University SuperAgers Study, and a major contributor to the All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held in the future.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 15, 2019.

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Dana Carpender

May 7, 2021

Donald Goldsmith was a weekly massage client of mine for many years. You get to know people in this line of work, and Don was one of the sweetest, smartest, most cheerful and pleasant people it has been my pleasure to know. He came to mind today, hence my searching and finding this obituary.

RIP, Don. You made the world a happier place just by living in it.

October 27, 2019

Dear Alice. Gilda and I just found out about Don passing.
We want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Gilda and Stuart PRESKILL

Evelyn

October 24, 2019

I really enjoyed Caring for Mr. Goldsmith, he was a very Unique person in many ways. He was very understanding and Bright. You will be missed, (Mr. Goldsmith)

Evelyn

October 24, 2019

I really enjoyed Caring for Mr. Goldsmith, he was a very Unique person in many ways. He was very understanding and Bright. You will be missed, (Mr. Goldsmith)

Burt Skolnik

October 22, 2019

Donald was a wonderful guy and a true gentleman. He was well respected for many years in the metals industry and in retirement it was always a pleasure to be in his company.

Lewis Coplan

October 18, 2019

Our deep sympathy
to all of you. I have been a friend of Don's since our days living in Hyde Park at the blackwood apartment hotel and was proud of our friendship When we would meet in Highland Park we would always say "lets get together" but never could arrange a time.

Barbara kupferberg

October 17, 2019

Dear Alice, Please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathy. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Fondly, Barb Kupferberg

October 17, 2019

Donald was a great guy. He was fun; he was interesting;; he was interested. He gave of himself and we are all better people because of it. I saw him rarely, but I shall truly miss his presence. Mickey Fox

October 16, 2019

Dear Alice...I was so saddened upon learning of Don's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Iris Wittenberg

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