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Tony Laskey posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
I just learned of "Gig's" passing, and am extremely saddened! He was a great guy and I enjoyed stopping over to chat about hunting and anything else that came up. He always had a smile and made time to visit! He was by far one of the best instinctive bow shooters I know. I will surely miss our chats out on the porch of thier beautiful log home!!! Until we meet again my friend!! Miss you!!!
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Dave Yaeger posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
I just learned and I am saddened to hear of the passing of Gig Goldstein. I have a photo of him back in high school of how ripped he kept his body. But more than that he had a good sense of humor and was a fun person to be around. The guitars he carved were second to none and showed the depth of his ingenuity and pride in doing it right. I'll miss you, Gig, your friend always, Dave Yaeger
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Raymond Stowell posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, December 26, 2020
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Played hockey with Mark at Kenan Arena I remember a few sleepovers at my house and my grandmother would make us a pizza and we would watch hockey night in Canada of course & I remember being absolutely fascinated when he told me the story about how his family went to Germany & After high school I never seen him again and my condolences to his entire family
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Philip Turnbull posted a condolence
Saturday, December 19, 2020
My heart is Heavy knowing that Gig is removed from us, I am sure the good Lord had some plans for Gig, that no one else could perform. I still have some Fly's that Gig had Tied for me over 30 years ago, and they will always be cherished. Blue Skys Gig and tight lines.
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Denise Wolfe posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Dear Sarah, Lydia and Justin,
I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Gig was a remarkable person, and remembering his quick wit, unbelievable talent and great kindness will always bring a smile.
So many of my memories are those of our childhood – baseball games in the back field, all-day bicycle adventures, skating on the pond in back of the Goldstein’s house and our treks down unpaved Kook Road (now Oak Lane). It’s not surprising that so many of those early memories took place outdoors.
As we grew older and our lives went in different directions, Gig took the time to both share his time and skills with my son Steven. Not many people would have done so; for that I am grateful.
We recently reconnected through my brother (thank you Skip!). He was always welcoming and always found the time to see us, even though he wasn’t feeling well.
Our conversations were the best. Depending on the topic, Gig was knowledgeable, thoughtful, non-judgmental and engaging; and he always added a touch of humor. He was a good listener too, considerate of another person’s perspective. Again, I have to say, not many people are like that. Gig was one of a kind.
Simply put, he was a dear friend and I count myself lucky to have known him.
I feel blessed to have been his friend.
Denise (Solotes) Wolfe
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Mark Hamilton posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Gig was a great friend to have. We did everything together as kids growing up either, hunting, camping, fishing or like the time going down to Horseshoe Pond to get some bull frogs. Gig would learn how to taxidermy those frogs into a group of frogs seating at a table playing cards or drinking beer. He made fishing flies for me from the feathers I gave him. That was just the start of his obvious talents. The guitars,rocking horses for his grandchildren and the cane to help him walk was so well made no one could duplicate them. But best of all were the great stores he shared with me and his friends. You will live forever in all of us Gig. Thank you. We will meet again.............
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Wayne Solotes posted a condolence
Saturday, November 28, 2020
I grew up with Gig, Doug & Mike and I was the youngest so you can imagine how that played out on some of Gig's hijinks. Gig loved hockey and of course like everything else he did in his entire life he was excellent at whatever he put his mind to. Well, one day during winter everyone is going to play hockey on the pond behind our houses, on that day Gig convinced me to play goalie " because it was the most important job" and like a sponge, I sucked that up. Well, there also was another good friend of Gig's and that was Dave Deveraux and he also was an excellent hockey player, needless to say when those two were firing off their slapshots it was like missiles coming at me, after a few minutes I decided hockey was not for me ( you know they were chuckling). I can't begin to tell all the stories of what we all did together, there was no TV, no I-phones soon as you got off the bus it was "change your clothes and get outside" . Gig was always funny also, he had this wit when telling a story that you just could sit and listen to all day. Again, I have so much to tell, from raising rabbits, snakes, turtles, raccoons, and my favorite Geraldine & Rufus. You see, these were 2 baby crows that they raised and were dedicated as they got older to fly around but always come back home, my favorite was when Renate would leave in the VW beetle and those 2 would ride on the roof for about a 1/4 of a mile then just fly right back home.
I can also tell you about the other 1000 times of Gig teaching us something that he himself had started to do, like Steven said before there was bow narrow, lifting weights, nutrition for bodybuilding, kayaks etc,,,,,, the list keeps going on and on. I remember when Gig was building his log home, I already had a lot of knowledge in this area as with electrical and Gig asked me to wire his house, I told him that he would have to cut all the electrical boxes in because I did not want to do it, again like always when I went to wire the house every single box carved out in those logs was absolutely perfect, maybe that was his first start at wood carving? Haha.
Family was everything to Gig, and my heart breaks for Sarah, Justin & Lydia, and of course the grandkids. I know we are all suppose to understand that this is life and that's the way things are but I miss my friend and wish he was still here, I live in NC and whenever I came up to NY I always made a point to go over to Gig's and sit outside and shoot the shit (as he would say).
I pray peace for the entire Goldstein family, myself and countless others were blessed to have this guy in our lives.
Skip
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Thursday, November 26, 2020
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Here is a quote that has always spoke to me but also makes me think Gig shared these sentiments:
" The whole world is, to me, very much "alive" - all the little growing things, even the rocks. I can't look at a swell bit of grass and earth, for instance, without feeling the essential life - the things going on - within them. The same goes for a mountain, or a bit of the ocean, or a magnificent piece of old wood. It is all very beautiful and magical here---a quality which cannot be described. You have to live it and breathe it, let the sun bake it into you. The skies and land are so enormous, and the detail so precise and exquisite that wherever you are you are isolated in a glowing world between the macro and the micro, where everything is sidewise under you and over you, and the clocks stopped long ago."
- Ansel Adams
I have so many memories as a young boy of the Goldstein's house. It always represented a place of discovery, creativity, mystery, a sense of a larger world. Gig and Mike would always toss a ball with me. I remember after Gig would get a deer I'd go back in the garage and he would explain how and why he's cleaning it. He also taught me simple archery with a non compound bow and always was so nurturing. When I think back on memories of him, the most vivid thing is his gentle yet stoic demeanor, his smile, and the cadence of his voice. I can only imagine how he must of touched and enriched those close to him and who had long relationships with him.
His passing is such a loss, but as Carl Sagan once said, "we're made of star stuff" and I'm sure he lives on in everything as he probably would have wanted.
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Murray leis posted a condolence
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Growing up with Gig in the neighborhood gives me many great memories, he was the same age as my oldest brother Al so he was at the house quite a bit. From lifting weights in the basement to arm wrestling my dad , watching him play hockey for the high school. Playing football in the side yard. He will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers for the family
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Bob Horton & Sharon Interdonato planted a tree in memory of Gig Goldstein
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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Mark will live in our hearts forever. He was a very special friend love Bob & Sharon Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Denise Wolfe planted a tree in memory of Gig Goldstein
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Gig was a remarkable person and he will be greatly missed. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Jacqueline R Meyer posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
What I remember foremost about Gig is that he was a family man - loved his family. He was proud of his children & their talents. He adored watching his grand children & was blessed to have them in his life. Great picture - this is how I remember him - always smiling, joking, happy. He was helpful to me when my husband Eddie passed away - they were good friends. Praying for you all. God bless. Jackie Meyer
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Mike Budde posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Another where do I start.First I would like to thank Sarah and family for their kindness with letting me spend time with Gig during this overwhelming battle.May his wittiness always be with us. Sarah and family I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Mike Budde posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Where do I start so many memories from our 50year adventure gig carved into my life.Some of the highlights were our first deer taken with a recurve bow,catching smallmouth on his self designed fly,catching his first nite bite walleye on his hand carved lure and his first ice fishing fish with his hand built ice rod.Gig opening days for our favorite hunt or fish will never be the same without you.Love n miss you buddy you sure carved alot of memories for me and everyone else.Rest in peace
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Douglas Goldstein posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
I’m Doug, Gigs younger brother. I thought I’d share one of my favorite memories of him.This is A Fishing Story. After the high school(me) or job day(Gig) was done we’d get together and decide on a place to fish, put our tackle in a car and go there. We heard from a close friend there may be pike (a large aggressive fish), in a creek about 15 min from our house, so we went with excitement. The creek turned out to be surprisingly small -15’ of open water between tall very dense brush that spread out over the water, on either side. We picked our spots, close enough to hear but not in view of the other. We worked our way in, and started casting, hearing the others lures hit water. Soon a large splash could be heard and his rod sounded off as he tried to set the hook. No luck. He yelled out “Holy s:;! that’s the biggest pike I ever seen!” He said the lure he used was too small so he was going to use our dads Muskie Dare Devil -the biggest lure made for fresh water fish. He started casting this monster lure. Bigger than a thanksgiving serving spoon. I could hear the anxiety in his exhaling breath as he casted( if he lost dads lucky lure), and his anticipation as he inhaled when he started reeling in. 2,4,6 casts in -no hit, so I lost focus on him and my mind wandered. A while later I heard huge splash, he yelled out “Oh my God, I hooked it!” “Doug, Get over here right away, you got to see this monster!” I reeled in my line, threw my rod down and ran out of the brush looking for where he went into it. As I worked my way towards him in the brush he’d yell out statements that helped me zone in on him “Wow” “I hooked him in the.. {large splashing)”, “line, please don’t break!” Splashing “Rod, don’t break please” . I heard his reel screaming on and off just before I caught the first moments view of him, his chest, his body seemed oddly flexed as though he was reaching for the fish. When I broke through the brush I immediately looked to the water to see this giant beast from another world that had given in to the great Gig, but, what?, where is?, “what happened?” I asked looking at the water. He said” Its huge isn’t it?” With definite pride. I’m still looking at the water for signs of its position - fish tail out of water - no can’t see it, waves- none, line -scanned couldn’t see it, so I looked at his fishing rods tip -bent down - good, he didnt loose it. “Man, I hooked him right in the mouth!” I keep scanning the water -where’s his line going in? “He’s putting up a hell of a fight!” “Told Ya I’d get the biggest fish of the year!”he boasted. I’m not seeing everything I should be so I step forward to clear the last brush between him and I. NOW I see. The tip of his rod is bent down severely, the line runs not into the water but back to his hand resting on his thigh, I continue to follow the line. But my Mind takes my eyes automatically towards the water again but I loose the line. I look at the line in his hand again and follow it, it goes up his forearm, on to his shoulder, goes behind his ear to a small branch, forward again, goes over his head to his glasses, then down and Man There’s Dads Lure, with one of the treble hooks sunk in right Into his Cheek! I’m astonished! That hook is in there! I de-focus on the lure and see his chin is up a good bit and he has a huge grin.
“Told ya I’d catch the biggest fish.”
What I see when looking back at this moment and others, Gig loved nature, had to be outdoors, good or bad weather. He was a good comedian, he was a great communicator, importantly he looked for and he saw a way from the dark to the light.
I’ll miss you my brother
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Cheryl Hughes posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers. Fondly, cheryl hughes
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Carol Smith posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Oh Sarah and family, we are so sorry to hear this. Gig was so talented with his wood carvings and Uncle Bruce cherishes the cane so much. Our prayers and thoughts will be ongoing as you and the family go on, keeping memories and sharing your love. May God grant you peace that only He can give. All our love, Aunt Carol and Uncle Bruce
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Sharon benson posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
Dearest lydia i am filled with such saddness for you and your family. I am so sorry he had to leave. i met your wonderful dad once and was drawn to his gentle spirit. His woodworking was from heaven. I will be praying for you. Forever friends. Sharon benson
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Much Love, Tom & Sue Snedeker planted a tree in memory of Gig Goldstein
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Susanne & Tom Snedeker posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
Gig's zest for life was exemplified in all he did. He was a gentle, caring man who was always so kind and giving to others. A great storyteller who made us laugh as he reminisced about special memories. His wood working talent was done to perfection whether making a hand carved guitar or intricate carving. We will always cherish the pieces he made us and they will continue to provide us with joy and a smile. With bravery, he fought fiercely to stay longer with his loved ones. He will always remain a blessing in our lives! Fly High Gig!!!
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Megan Rechin & Joe Ver planted a tree in memory of Gig Goldstein
Monday, November 23, 2020
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To Gig's loved ones -- our hearts are with you during this most difficult time. Know, he is and will be with you always. Hugs and love. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Andrea Phipps planted a tree in memory of Gig Goldstein
Monday, November 23, 2020
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I am so sorry for your loss, your story has touched and helped more people than you may know. I hope you find comfort in all of your great memories. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Monday, November 23, 2020
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