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August 9, 2024
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Diane Stoddart
September 2, 2011
Dear Ilene (“Mrs. Goby”), Robyn, Jonathan and Adam (and families),
My name is Diane Stoddart, and I was your babysitter for many years in the late ‘70’s and early ‘80’s. I work as a Medical Assistant at a Westport Pediatrics Practice, and just happened to inquire today about David (“Mr. Goby”) to a nurse who went to Staples (1972), and she told me about David’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. You were one of my favorite families to sit for, and I have often spoken of you over the years. I will always remember David as such a pleasant, happy, kind man, and I have no doubt that this is how you remember him also. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Diane Stoddart
August 16, 2011
I knew David when we were both in college. He was a charming, warm, intelligent and funny person. I spoke to him recently after 48 years and it brought back so many memories of how wonderful he was. Maturity had only enhanced these traits. He was grateful for the extra time he had been given after his bout with Hodgkins disease in the early 70s. It had allowed him 40 more years to be with his beloved wife and growing family. He was justly proud of them and also of what he had accomplished in life. He was a joy to know and I, along with many others, will miss him greatly.
Sally Probasco, Madison Wisconsin
Michael Lazaroff
August 16, 2011
Dear Ilene and Family,
Dave was always a kind and generous man who was willing to help out his students in and out of the classroom, as well as his colleagues. When he retired from Staples, he truly was missed. I will always remember his smile, his brisk walk, and his humor. I consider my life truly enriched, simply by virtue of knowing him. He truly was a Mensch.
August 16, 2011
Dear Goby Family - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. David was such a wonderful and caring person. You are all in my prayers.
-Sara Sparks (Kristy)
Sandra Wakin Grazynski
August 16, 2011
Whenever I picture David I see him smiling. He was kind and genuine and will be missed.
David Cohen
August 16, 2011
Very sorry to hear about David. I grew up up the street from him, and was a student at Merkaz. In recent years I always enjoyed seeing him at the JCC in the fitness center. He was a great guy.
Mark Silverstone
August 16, 2011
David was a very special person in my life. No one was kinder and gentler when I was most in need.
Don and Judy Larson
August 15, 2011
Dear Ilene, Robyn, Adam and Jon,
David left us all a legacy of courage in his life and in his death. We're so glad we could call him friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
August 15, 2011
Dear Ilene and Robyn and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss of David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He was a wonderful man.
Gary and Cyndi Knauf
Milton Jacoby
August 15, 2011
Ilene & Family,
So sorry to hear about David. Lately we've been losing many of the "good ones." What a beautiful man! And he even liked listening to the Temple band...
August 15, 2011
Sending our condolences and lots of hugs,
Alisa, Keith and Graham Cunningham
August 15, 2011
Ilene,
What sad news! George and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Did not know David well, but well enough to know that he was a good man, and committed to education and the community.
With sympathy,
Lis and George Ruderman
August 15, 2011
Ilene, and to your entire family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May wonderful memories of David fill your hearts and help you through this difficult time,
with deepest sympathy,
dian vince
Barbara Octavio
August 15, 2011
Dear Ilene and Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Ilene. My prayers are with you.
August 15, 2011
Dear Ilene and family,
Kevin and I are very sorry to hear of David's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Donna & Kevin Eisenman
Barbara Grossbard
August 15, 2011
Ilene and family, We send our thoughts and prayers to you. David was a very special guy....he will be missed. Barbara and Roger
August 15, 2011
Ilene and Family.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family
David was a wonderful man.
Tom Brennan
Sharon Goby
August 15, 2011
Goby Family,
Love you all, and will miss David forever. He was a brother to me.
Sharon
Susan Riley
August 15, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jill Christerson
August 15, 2011
Mr and Mrs Goby, you were my favorite Science teacher at Staples! You taught me so much and over the years I have quoted you often! I graduated in '74. I know your family and friends are devastated, but you don't know how many students truly appreciated you. This is a very sad occasion, and I send my condolences. Jill Christerson '74, Westport', CT. You will be missed.
Todd Miller
August 15, 2011
Dear Mrs. Goby & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Todd Miller
Fairfield, CT 06825
Donna & Bob Katz (Fischer)
August 15, 2011
Dear Ilene,
Bob and I are so sorry to hear about David. Please accept our condolences and prayers.
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