Loretta Goodman

With family members by her side, Loretta Goodman peacefully passed following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Throughout the ordeal, Loretta maintained her grace, dignity, and sense of humor, easing the grief of those who love her. Loretta was happiest at family gatherings where she loved to cook and pass along culinary skills to her children and grandchildren. Loretta was preceded in death by her adoring husband of 30 years Thomas Goodman and loving mother Helen Phelps. She is survived by their children: Joe (Debbie) Ghiringhelli, Jeff (Heidi) Ghiringhelli, Jon Ghiringhelli, Dawn (Brian) Boal, Tracy (Bob) Andersen, and Christie (Jimmy) Pinola; 20 grandchildren: Chelsea, Thomas, Derick, Gabriella, Broderick, Mason, Matthew, Elena, Leah, Haley, Hannah, Brittni, Brianna, Sean, Brett, Jillian, Megan, Lisa, Kaila, and Rebecca; her siblings: Ordell (Lloyd) Moon, Phil (Sandy) Tartaglia, Bob (Nona) Phelps, and Frankie Boyce; as well as several nieces, nephews, and countless other family members and friends. In celebration of her life, family and friends are invited to attend an open house on Friday, October 22nd from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at her home, 38 Circulo Juarez in Rohnert Park. If desired, donations in her memory may be made to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospice 821 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.