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Kenneth Goggio Obituary
To Kenneth E. Goggio, Our sweet and devoted Husband, Father, Family member and Friend who passed from this world to meet his Lord in Heaven, joined his Loved Ones who welcomed him on September 26, 2011. We feel a great loss in losing Kenneth at such a young age, following an extended illness. Now he is at peace and we are thankful to have so many fond memories to treasure about this fun-loving, giving and compassionate man. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Mabel Goggio; God-parents, Clinton and Polly Hamilton; aunt, Theresa Yancey and nephew, Glenn Michael Sewell. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Kay Goggio; daughters, Nancy Louise and Kathryn Irene Goggio; brother, David Louis Goggio; father and mother in law, Irvin and Marjorie Sewell; sister in law, Patricia Barrett and husband David; brothers in law, Jimmy Sewell and wife Esther and Michael Sewell and wife Patricia; aunts, Rosa Scott and Vita Schneider; numerous other relatives and friends. He will also be missed by his four Chihuahua puppies. Kenneth was born May 28, 1956 in San Antonio. He was an elementary school teacher for the Harlandale ISD for 32 years, all at Morrill Elementary School, teaching kindergarten and first grades. As a young man he earned an Eagle Scout and God and Country Awards. Kenneth went on to be an honor student and a member of the Mac Arthur High School Band, Class of 1974. He started out his teaching career as a Sunday school teacher's aide from 1974-1977 at MacArthur Park Lutheran Church. He attended San Antonio College and UTSA, receiving his Bachelors' Degree in Elementary Education and graduated in 1978. He began teaching in the fall of 1978 and continued his career until his illness, retiring in October, 2010. He was recognized by the following organizations: Honorary Lifetime Member of Texas PTA - 1984, North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce for Key Educator - 1990, and Who's Who Among America's Teachers - 2000/2004-2005. Along with his teaching duties, he was a mentor to Morrill teachers and children. Kenneth will be remembered by generations of students who passed through his classroom door. We would like to thank the staff of University Hospital Transplant Clinic for all their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, Kenneth would appreciate your donations to SAMM Ministries, Christian Senior Services and the San Antonio Food Bank. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 9:00am at MacArthur Park Lutheran Church, 2903 Nacogdoches, San Antonio, TX. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 7735 Gibbs-Sprawl Rd. You are invited to offer condolences at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Goggio
The Hernandez Fam
October 11, 2011
Mr Goggio was teacher to two of my boys..He always had nothing but good news for me about them and how much he enjoyed having them in his class. I always told him how much I appriciated him for being such a great teacher and he would just laugh his slow laugh..and say 'Thank You'...So Mr Goggio It was a pleasure to have met you...You will continue living thru every single lesson and knowledge you instilled in our children. Goggio Fam, may you find peace in your hearts knowing that you will see him again in heaven.
Monica Ruiz
October 6, 2011
Mr. Goggio was my first grade teacher and a wonderful one at that. My deepest condolences to his family. May god bless you during your time of healing.
Kay and family: May your faith prevail, your purpose continue and your memories uplift. Love from all of us here in Seguin
Sammy & Mary Smith
October 5, 2011
Sammy and Mary Smith
October 5, 2011
Kay and family: Our friendship is of short duration but the quality is of importance. Time only matters to us because God tells us that our lives are as a vapor and that one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years is but one day to Him. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Our prayer for you and your precious family is that your faith will prevail in such a difficult time as this. We are also so thankful for the wonderful relationship Ken had with you Kay, your daughters, family, friends and students...what a blessing! We are so thankful for my sweet sister, Betty and her husband Scott, as they included you in our family circle at Christmas. We enjoyed your presence! What a sweet picture of the two of you sitting there on the couch holding hands. What a wonderful wife, mother and caretaker you are. You still have purpose although as difficult as it may be to continue your walk without Ken by your side...God is in control even when the circumstances seem so out of control. You and Betty are so blessed to have so many beautiful and sweet children for which to care. We love you!...and send love to you from all our family members here in Seguin.
Patti Pearce Davenport
October 3, 2011
To Kay and the Goggio family. I am so sorry for your loss. Kenneth was such a nice guy in high school and at the last reunion when I saw him last. I pray for your healing hearts and as you know he is with our Lord and Saviour and is now in a happy place with no illness. God bless you and your family.
Patti Pearce Davenport (San Antonio, Tx)
Katrina
October 1, 2011
Kay, Katy, and Nancy: There are no words that I can find to adequately express my sympathy to you. You were blessed to have Kenneth in your life, and he was blessed to have you in his. He was a good friend to me. In the last message I had from him he sent me a video of Fred Astaire dancing on the ceiling. I believe Kenneth is now free from the burdens of his illness, and he is dancing on the ceiling in Heaven. Sending you comforting hugs, my beloved sister-friend, Kay.
Deanna Rindorf
October 1, 2011
Still so sorry for everything. Please let me know if you ever need anything.
Our sweet Ken, always loving...
Patricia Barrett
October 1, 2011
My Sweet Sister, Nancy & Katy, Our fun memories of Ken and the family gatherings will live forever in our hearts. You both have a special everlasting love and I appreciate how he took care of my sister. He is an Angel looking down from Heaven, without pain surrounded by loved ones to take care of him for you. I know Ken wants you to be at peace here til you meet again. We are here for you and love you so much, Tricia
MC Kinnard
September 30, 2011
My condolences to the Goggio family...Mr. Goggio was my sons' first grade teacher. I will always remember his amazing smile. He was an amazing person, one that will be sorely missed. May you all find the strenght to carry on...have faith in knowing that he will always be with you in spirit...God bless...The Kinnard family
Patricia Barrett
September 30, 2011
My sweet sister, Nancy and Katy - all our wonderful memories of Ken will always be in our hearts. I know that Ken is looking down from Heaven with a smile on his face because he is a loved Husband and Father. Your Love for each other is a special love that is everlasting. Ken is now an Angel in Heaven with no more pain and is now in loving company to watch over him for you. We love you and are here for you whenever you need us, Tricia
Jennalee and Michael Freeman
September 30, 2011
Uncle Ken, your appetite for life was inspiring. You walked to the beat of your own drum and let everyone know its tune. I love you so much and will always remember our happy memories together with our family, making you special coffee, looking for our shadows and playing with the doggies. You are an awesome man and will be missed!
PS-Michael says save a disposable camera for him
September 30, 2011
Kay,I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts. ~Amy Hamrick
September 30, 2011
Kay and girls,
It was an honor to have worked with Ken. He was such a wonderful man. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow and remember, to live in the hearts of those we love is never to die. (Shirley and Joe Sanchez, San Antonio, Tx)
Norma,Natalie,Nathaniel Gomez (Rabago)
September 30, 2011
Mr.Goggio was a great friend, teacher and roll model he was an inspiration not just to my daughter Natalie but to so many of his other students and parents. his memories will always be in our hearts. God Bless You and Your Family
Always.
Beatrice Montemayor
September 30, 2011
Kay, Katy, and Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. G. was a great friend to me. He would always have a smile on his face. He and I would always talk about retirement. Just knowing that he is not suffering anymore is what will get us all thru this. Mr. G. I will forever remember you in my heart, thanks for being such a GREAT friend from one of the " Goggio Girls" from Morrill Elem. with Love, Bea
Ashley Kaminsky
September 30, 2011
Although I never got to meet Mr. Goggio, I know he was a very special man. My condolences to Kay, Nancy, and Katy. You and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
September 30, 2011
To all of the Goggio Family and Sewell Family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. Ken was a wonderful man who enjoyed sharing his life with Kay, family and friends. I never will forget the fun times at Christmas at my house. We played games and Ken always came out the winner. Ken had been ill for so long and Kay you were the best caretaker he could have had. You two were soul mates and the love you had for one another was increitable. I am so happy that Ken is in peace and no more operations!! Ken had so many accomplishments in his lifetime and we are all so proud of him. May the Lord Bless and Keep you in His care as He opens His arms and welcomes Ken in heaven. Keep the Faith. Ken would want you all to go on in life and keep his memories in your hearts. We Love you, Scott and Betty Walker
Jimmy and Esther Sewell
September 30, 2011
Ken was a great husband to my big sister and a great father to my nieces. Without a doubt he was the most patient and gentle man I have known. We will miss him very much but we are comforted to know that he is with our Lord Jesus in Heaven.
Frankie and Mr goggio Easter 2010
Michelle Enrione
September 30, 2011
Marissa Cross
September 30, 2011
Uncle Ken, my Godfather, the love you showed for your wife, daughters, family and friends was great. You touched so many lives with your accomplishments and love for others. Although, this has been an extremely hard time for family and close friends, we are glad that you are no longer suffering and get to live within Heaven's glorious gates with other loved ones who have passed, and Jesus Christ, the greatest teacher of life. I love you Uncle Ken. I will miss you.
Your niece/goddaughter,
Jean Brogdon Manning
September 30, 2011
Marjie,Nancy and Katy, all of my love and deepest sympathy to each of you. Your family holds a special place in my heart. Ken was a wonderful and such a very kind hearted person. He touched so many lives and he will dearly be missed. Carry on his legacy. He loved each of you so very much. I am blessed to have known him. All my love, Jean, Kevin and Carson
September 30, 2011
Kay, Katy and Nancy... my heart breaks for you. I love you all and think of you often. I pray God's peace for you and will continue to pray for you in the days ahead. Love you all
Judy Mays
September 30, 2011
Kay, I was so sorry to hear about Ken,, even though I did not know him, knowing you I knew he must be a special man. God Bless you and your family.
Warm Regards,
Judy Mays
David Barrett
September 30, 2011
Ken was a voice of understanding without question for his family. He loved all who came into his presence. He loved his Chihuaha pupppies so much.( who couldn,t ).I loved his fun loving and boyish love for his wife. It was good to see that kind of love that never ends. I know he is walking with Angels now and is watching over his precious loved ones. May you be at rest, and we will miss you always.
Kathy & Fit For a KIng
September 29, 2011
Kay & girls, We mourn with you and celebrate with you that Ken is totally pain free and is joyous in the presence of Jesus Christ. Ken was a special personal friend and a great asset of Fit For a King, always ready th help move toys and equipment. TBA and TCDA will never be the same without him. I will miss his ready smile and optimistic outlook.
Wil, Beth & Caleb Rodriguez
September 29, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Scott
September 29, 2011
Katy & Kay, I am sorry for your loss. I only saw him a few times, but he seemed like a very nice man. Remember to lean on your faith, family and friends to help you through your time of grief.
Linda Scott (member Alamo Heights Baptist Church)
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