BIRTHDATE: April 11, 1948 URS Date: March 17, 2016
Obituary of Azim Goldrick
Canaan, NY –
Azim Stephen Goldrick, long-time resident of Canaan, NY died on March 17, 2016 at the home of friends in New Lebanon, NY after a brief illness.
He was a devoted Buddhist practitioner, participant in sweat lodges at Spirit Hollow in Bennington, VT, a dedicated member of the Sufi Community at the Abode of the Message in New Lebanon, NY, an accomplished musician and active member of the Chatham, NY community. He will be remembered for offering a helping hand, a kind word, and wise advice to his friends, the various communities in which he participated, and everyone whom he met.
The community at the Abode of the Message saw him in many roles: farm manager, cook, repairman par excellence, and community conscience. The Chatham community will remember Azim as a charter member of the Chatham Peace Initiative and veteran of many peace vigils. He played guitar at many open mics in and around Chatham and Hudson, NY, and Great Barrington, MA, and volunteered as an usher for many years at the Egg in Albany, NY.
Azim is survived by his brothers Matt (Theresa), Tony (Terry), and Richard (Nim) and his sisters Corinne Fischer (Ray) and Lisa, many beloved nieces and nephews, and countless friends.
He was pre-deceased by his brother, Kerry (Cheri).
A memorial service will take place at the Abode of the Message, 5 Abode Road, New Lebanon, NY on April 9th at 9:45 am.
Please visit caringbridge.org/visit/AzimGoldrick for more information.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Hope Project (PO Box 657, New Lebanon NY 12125), a service project in New Delhi, India that Azim visited and supported, or your favorite charity.
I want to add my heartfelt condolences on the passing of our great friend Azeem. For me visiting the Abode will not be the same without his warm presence. Azeem was incredibly hospitable and generous each time I met him.
Whenever I would say goodbye he would stand by the little steps until the car left the driveway, his eyes filled with a benevolent, deep, prayerful farewell.
I feel very lucky to have known him. I sense Azeem’s presence and gain much peace knowing he intends to remain close to us even as he journeys on into great Love.
Azim was a fine friend with a kind word for all. We will miss him! ‘Till we meet again, Bodhisattva, rest, peacefully rest…
Another beautiful soul has left the Abode to join Pir Vilayat in the realms of light. He was not only ours here at the Abode but belonged to a number of other communities as well. This was in evidence at the Sacred Fire that was held for him on Saturday as friends from so many different ways of knowing him came together to celebrate him. In all he was known for his compassionate spirit and selfless service – and his music! And I will always remember how with that slightly mischievous smile he would utter that single word, “Hey!”
Ya Azim!! You brought such love, joy, music, presence, and healing. Thank you for celebrating my name at its birth and modeling for me the true meaning of Azim. My love follows you on the wings of sound.