Daniel Lee Goodman Sr., 53, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully in his home at 12:20pm, Thursday, July 1st, 2010 surrounded by his family.
Born December 20, 1956 in Peoria, IL, he was the beloved son of Robert W. and Sharon L. Goodman, of Chillicothe, IL.
Surviving are his two sons, Robert A. and Daniel L. Jr., both of Mattapoisett; sisters, Terry (Chet) Coffey and Janey (Steve) Welch of Chillicothe, IL; brother, Robert W. (Melissa) Goodman Jr. of Edelstein, IL; nephews, Justin (Andrea) Coffey, Matt Welch; nieces, Sarah (Jeff) Carlson, Katie Welch, Heidi and Lizzie Goodman, all of Chillicothe and Edelstein, IL; and step-nephews Bryce Kaiser and Cameron Eash, both of Edelstein. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Goodman Sr., and grandparents, Thomas R. Goodman, Velma Wieland, Elbert K. Short, Elizabeth L. Short, and step grandparents Annette Goodman and Eugene Wieland.
Dan graduated from Illinois Valley Central High, Chillicothe, IL in 1974 and entered the apprenticeship at Caterpillar Tractor Company’s Mossville Engine Division. He then moved to Houston, TX to work for Hughes Tool Co. and then Kennametal tooling company. He worked for Kennametal in California, Detroit, North Carolina and New Hampshire. Dan began his current advertising career at Traveler Publications of Rhode Island and later joined Holden and Assoc. Advertising of Dartmouth in 1995 as a Senior Account Executive. He then formed Coastal Marketing Group of Mattapoisett in 2003. Dan most recently was elected to the Old Rochester Regional District School Committee.
Dan was a pilot in the 1980’s and enjoyed traveling the country. He loved spending time with his sons, traveling and supporting their BMX Racing. He was well known for giving and doing special things for others.
The family wishes to thank Sue Mechler of Community Nurse and Hospice Care for the compassionate care during Dan’s final days and all of Dan’s friends in the Mattapoisett area for the loving prayers and support during his three month battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 4th, from 12 – 2pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett, with a memorial service immediately following. Liz Brimm of Mattapoisett will officiate. Dan will be laid to rest near his father and grandfather at the Chillicothe Cemetery, services are pending.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the children’s Make-A-Wish Foundation, since Dan most loved to help children in need.
For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com