The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-05
Edluard Otis Goss
 Dies Early Monday
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oA lAtccu years, aS ClTeCGOf O1 the Connecticut company and the form CT Waterbury Gas company, now part of the Connecticut Light & Power company, was president of the Citizens & Manufacturers bank and director of the Waterbury Savings bank.
 His civic record includes service as 8 member and president of the board of aldermen. member of the board of works and board of educa- tion. He was one of the oldest mem- bers of the Waterbury Y. M. c. A., supporting whole -heartedly its va rious campaigns. He was also iden- tified with, the Waterbury hospital board of directors.
 l He was honored several years ago by fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts of London. He also served as executive of the New England Council, American Society of Me- chanical Engineers, Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers. He held membership in the Water bury Country club, the India Club of New York and the Laurentian Club of Quebec. Politically, he was a stalwart Republican.
 Stricken Suddenly During his recent illness he con- tinued his interest in his favorite sport, fishing. He returned last week from a fishing trip and was appar- ently refreshed. He was stricken suddenly Sunday and the family physician, Dr. Walter L. Barber was called. Members of his family were at h.s bedside when the end came peacefully at 3 o'clock Monday morning.
 MT. Goss was beloved citizen of Waterbury in every sense of the word. He was ever courteous, gen. tlemanly, sympathetic Few factory executives shared the sincere respect and affection of his employees and of the general community as did MT. Goss. He was outstanding in his loyalty and in his concern for the welfare of his native city. He was conversant with the affairs of the state as well as the nation. The expansion and success of the Scovill Manufacturing company for the past 18 years, particularly during he period of depression, is sufficient evidence and indication of his rare executive ability and his exhaustive knowledge of industrial organization and affairs. MT. Goss' views on cur- rent problems, affecting business or matters of civic import, were always regarded with the highest impor.. tance and valued particularly be- cause of the sincerity which inspired his comments.
 His service to the City of Water bury was given with the same whole-heartedness that marked his interest for the success of the Sco- VIII Company. By nature, however, MT. Goss preferred to remain "out of the limelight" and an observer, rather than participant in affairs that brought publicity and honors to some men. But when appealed to, MT. Goss was always a delight ful source of information and coun- sel
 From the flood of tributes that followed MT. Goss' widely regretted death. the sentiments voiced by To- cal associates and shared by hun dreds will serve as an indication or the high place the deceased held in the esteem and affection of friends and co-workers:
 Tributes
 Frederick s. Chase, president of the Chase Brass & Copper Com pany:
 MT. Goss was a splendid type Of Connecticut manufacturer, fine citizen and an admirable leader who has done his part to develop in a wonderful way the Scovill Mfg. Co., as one of the finest concerns in the state.
 He was one of the old types who helped build Waterbury and he will | be missed in every walk of ijfa IIo