The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-16

Associates of MT. doss, from oil walks of life, today came forth With expressions that revealed the shock felt by his sudden passing and in general the consensus Of these tributes paid honor to his "gener- osity, and sympathio understanding of many social and industrial prob- lenls,"
 Governor Raymond D, Baldwin on being informed this morning Of Mfr. Qoss's death declared the news to Do c sad shock to me, personal- ly"
 "He was one of Waterbury's and ConnecticutS outstanding citizens" Gov, Baldwin told The Democrat, "and We all looked up to him as an able leader of industry, sympa.. thetic and fair, He made great contributions to the civic and in. dustrlai life of the state. We will miss him very much"
 Local industrial and business ass soelates of MT, QosS joined in the general expressions of sympathy and loss of the city's industrial fig. ufe,
 Both Clark Judd, president of the American Brass O., and John A. coe, ST., chairman of the board of the latter concern expressed the following sentiments.
 ITO those of us who were pfiVi- legged to work with John II. 0oss industrial and civic affairs, his broad -mindedness and keen insight which he brought to every problem has left Q permanent impression, In state or community affairs aS well as in industry, his loss will be deta- nitely felt. He has stood for the best things in life, and was 0 pat ern for many to follow"
 Cornelius A, Danaher, state labor commissioner today declared to The Democrat that "in my association with Mir. doss for the past 90 years l have never known Q more just individual in dealing with the many problems of employers and ems pleyes,"
 Beth in legislative hearings and private conversation, MT. Cess read. fly saw both sides of every proposal and dealt with them in careful and judisious manner" Mir. Danahet added. Employer and employe TO. lationship has suffered Q great loss but he has left record that has never been equaled,"
 Charles D. Hart, president Of the Chase, Brass & Copper Co.,;
 Tt was 0 great shock to hear of John II. 0oss' sudden passing He had been Q strong and capable leader of industry and his efficient management of the Scovill Company won the admiration of us all, IT. spite of the demands of his indus trial life he was always willing tc do more than his share on any problem affecting the welfare oi the city and state. He will be great ly missed throughout the en- tire brass industry"
 Mayor John s, Monagan;
 "The City of Waterbury has sui fered Q great loss in John Goss death. Although he liked to be con- sidered hard.headed business mar he was pre-eminent in his gen erosity. Tn our democracy a citi' zen's interest in his government Is the measure of his patriotism by this test Mir. Goss stood amonl the first in his continuous anS intense interest in the management of city affairs. We will all miss nl' valuable counsel"
 Ralph Paine, president Of the Wa terbury Chamber of Commerce:
 "In the death of Mir, Goss, Wa terbury loses Q great citizen ant leader: The Chamber of Coninerc' has lost @ valued friend and coun' selor."
 Thomas r. Moore, trust officer Citizens & Manufacturers Bank:
 "The city and state has lost ar outstanding citizen who during nj lifetime gave generously and un selfishly of his valuable time, ant means to many fine causes. H. seriousness of purpose and strenu ous application to duty were coupled with a real kindliness and intereJ in people and their welfare.
 Frank Green, secretary of the 10 cal Chamber of Commerce:
 "John H. Goss was one of Con necticut's finest citlzens. His pass ing may truly be viewed as gr:a' community loss. Having had th' privilege of being associated witT MT. Goss in various activities, could appreciate those rare quail ties of heart and mind that he pos sessed and which made him such distinguished figure in city ana state."
 MT. Goss entered the service Q the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, September l2 1894 as a toolmaker apprentice fol lowing his graduation from Yal' University. His late father Chaun cey Goss was then secretary ant treasurer af the concern and be- came president in 1900 in whici capacity he served until 1918.
 In 1908 John H. 0oss was namet acting superintendent of the bur ner department and on July 29, l0Sl was elected president. Upon retire ment last month he was narnes chairman of the board of directors the first in the companys histor! and q position created, it was saiI | SO that the company might con llnue to benefit from his sage ad vice.s