Akron, Ohio
Dr. J.D (Joseph) Goddard passed after a brief illness on February 14, 2020. He was the Artistic Director and Founder of Master Singers Chorale (MSC). He had retired as Artistic Director of Chagrin Choral Union. Through the years, he was also the conductor of Euclid Symphony; Director of Opera and...
Read MoreSaddened to learn of JD's passing. We were both members of the glee club at Occidental College in the 1960s and we also performed in a summer theater production together. I always knew that JD would accomplish great things in his life, and he did not disappoint. My sincere condolences to his family.
Philip Jones
June 06, 2020 | Phoenix, AZ | Classmate
My condolences. I fondly remember a high school homecoming dinner that JD and Pearlmarie hosted for Melody and friends and they served us all wearing dog noses and ears.
Joannie (Leiter) Good
February 22, 2020 | Copley, OH
As a member of St. Sebastian Choir under his guidance I remember how much he taught us not only about "singing" but about music in general. He was a gifted man.
Janet Heilmeier
February 20, 2020 | Akron, OH
Comfort Planter
a loved one
February 20, 2020
JD HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY KIND TO ME ILL MISS HIM I AM HONORED TO SAY I HELPED HIM WHEN EVER POSSIBLE
JERRY TONA
February 20, 2020 | AKRON
Memory eternal to a great friend, golf partner, fellow AHEPIAN, and a true gentleman.
Rest in peace my friend,
Fred Karm
February 19, 2020 | Naples, FL
It was a pleasure to work with J.D. during his tenure as director of the Euclid Symphony Orchestra. He will be missed.
Ryan Roberts, Sr.
February 19, 2020 | Euclid, OH
I'm so sorry to hear of JD's passing. He was always very kind to me growing up and throughout my life. My deepest condolences to all.
Sarah Whitford
February 19, 2020
Remembered By
jerry tona
February 19, 2020 | Akron, OH
