Saratoga Springs, NY - Nathan "Nate" Goldsmith, 97, of Lawrence Street. died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at Wesley Nursing Home on Friday, December 14. Born on September 27, 1915 in Saratoga Springs, an original Saratogian, he was one of the last surviving members of the Saratoga Springs High graduating class of 1933. Nate was the owner of Mother Goldsmith's restaurant "a Saratoga tradition since 1939", at 43 Phila St. Despite many stories to the contrary, Nate was the Mother of Mother Goldsmith's earning that nickname by taking such good care of his friends and customers. During his 50 years of ownership, Mother's became a go-to destination for a wide range of customers from Skidmore students, to the beloved regulars from all over the capital region, to the high rolling track crowd, including countless jockeys, trainers, and owners. An August breakfast visit to Mother Goldsmith's, complete with the mouthwatering Danish table, became a tradition and an August place to be and be seen. In 1959, Nate opened his second restaurant, The Country Gentleman, located on South Broadway. The Country Gentleman was renowned for its fine dining and for the many family celebrations and weddings held there. With his trademark cigar and scotch in hand, Nate made everyone feel welcome and important in his restaurants. A fact, all the more remarkable, given that he was legally blind since age three and then completely blind by the age of 90. Throughout his life, he gave back to the community by serving as a member of the Saratoga Springs Board of Education, Chair of the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, and as a member of the Saratoga-Wilton B.P.O. Elks Lodge 161 and Lions clubs. He was also a booster of the horse racing community and served on the Board of the Saratoga Harness Track Hall of Fame. He enjoyed riding horses at the Skidmore Stables, especially his beloved Danny Deever. He was an honorary alumni of Skidmore College and was very active with the "Town and Gown" activities. After retirement from the restaurant business, he dabbled in the real estate business working for Tom Roohan Real Estate. The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff on A3 at Saratoga Hospital and all the caring nurses and aides on 3 Hawthorn at Wesley Nursing Home. Survivors include Roslyn Goldsmith, his loving and caring wife of 52 years, his loving children, Paula (Jonathan) Fishbein of Delmar and Larry (Rhea) Goldsmith of Little Silver, NJ; five loving grandchildren, Benjamin and Lia Fishbein and Adam, Josh and Hope Goldsmith, and his brother Irving (Alice) Goldsmith of Saratoga, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012, at Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs. Interment will be immediately following the service in the Congregation Cemetery. The family will be observing shiva on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12 to 3pm in the home. Memorial donations may be made to Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or The Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.