ACTIONABLE OBIT: EXPIRES 26JUL07 Huntington Center, CT MC1954 Goodwin, John J.
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John J. Goodwin
GOODWIN John J. Goodwin, age 75, of Huntington, beloved husband of Theresa Lavelle Goodwin, passed away on July 22, 2007 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Born to the late John and Helen McCloskey Goodwin, and raised in Queens, New York, Jack had lived in the Metro New York region, residing in Bedford Village, New York for 30 years before moving to Huntington 9 years ago. He was a graduate of Manhattan College and St. John’s Law School. A member of the New York Bar , he was registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark office. Jack worked as a patent attorney for IBM for 31 years and Perman & Green, LLP in Fairfield for 11 years before his retirement. Naturally athletic, Jack enjoyed playing basketball, golf, and swimming. While in high school, Jack would take summer trips to Rockaway, where he had many opportunities to play basketball with a number of the NBA Pro players of that time. He was talented in photography and creative writing, with several pieces publicly recognized. Most of all, Jack liked to be involved. Whether its was participating in St. Lawrence Church’s Men of St. Joseph, helping a family member or friend in need, or just spending time with the important people in his life, Jack’s quick witted sense of humor and ability to tell stories made him a joy to be around. His warm and lasting impression will continue to be embraced by all who knew him. In addition to his devoted wife of almost 50 years, he will be lovingly remembered by his children, Kathleen Falcona, and her husband, Samuel, of Houston, TX, Michael Goodwin, and his wife, Carol, of South Windsor, Brian Goodwin, of Jersey City, NJ; four grandchildren, Gavin and Ryan Falcona, Christopher and Kirsten Goodwin; one brother in law, Thomas Lavelle, of Bimidji, Minn; two nieces. He was predeceased by his sister, Alice Goodwin, and one nephew. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. His Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday at 10 AM directly in St. Lawrence Church, 505 Shelton Avenue in Huntington Center, with Jack’s dear friend Father Donald McQuade officiating. After a brief reception in the Church hall, interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery in Queens, New York. Memorial gifts may be made to: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. To sign an online register, visit www. Leskopolkefuneralhome.com.
Published in the Connecticut Post from 7/24/2007 – 7/25/2007.
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UPDATE:
Dear John,
I believe that John is a member of the Class of 1954.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
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Jack Reddington // December 30, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Although we didn’t know each other at Manhattan, we became good friends while attending law school together. Today it was with shock thst I learned of his passing in a St. John’s magazine. He was intelligent, witty and sincere; a wonderful person to spend time with. We were lucky to know him.
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