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Steven A. Goodman

1951 - 2021

Steven A. Goodman obituary, 1951-2021, Dalton, MA

BORN

1951

DIED

2021

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54 Bradford Street

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Steven Goodman Obituary

Steven Alan Goodman, 70, of Dalton, died Tuesday, December 27, 2021, at Berkshire Medical Center.

Born in Pittsfield on March 21, 1951, son of Gerald H. and Sylvia Fischman Goodman, he was educated in Pittsfield schools and was a 1969 graduate of Pittsfield High School.

A Vietnam veteran, he enlisted with the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana, and was honorably discharged.

A chef by trade, Mr. Goodman worked at various restaurants. He also built Montana log homes, and worked as a traffic control supervisor on various construction sites.

He was an avid motor cycle rider, and an avid sports fan, especially for the New York Yankees and Denver Broncos.

Mr. Goodman is survived by his life partner, Wendy D. Nickerson of Dalton; three daughters, Krista Goodman (husband Shaun Shephard) of CO, Stephanie (husband James) Miller of Ohio, and Kaci McMillen of CO; two stepdaughters, Dawn (husband Chris) Sickell of Dalton, Carilee (Greg) Duguay of Hinsdale; two brothers, Dale Goodman and Mitchell Goodman, both of CA, two sisters, Ann Magri and Lynne Goodman-Leary both of Pittsfield; 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

He was pre-deceased by a sister, Betsy Carchedi and a brother, Jeffrey Goodman.

FUNERAL NOTICE: There are no services or calling hours being planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter in care of DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 890 East Main Street, Dalton.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Dec. 31, 2021.
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Lynne I am so sorry to read of the passing of your brother Steven, my deepest sympathy to you and the family on the loss of your loved one.

Debbie Flynn

Family

January 11, 2022

Wendy & Family. We are sorry to hear about Steve.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

Chico & Patty Martin

Family

January 4, 2022

Steve was a very special and dear friend of mine since we met in Colorado.We shared many good times and he'll always be in my heart and missed forever. He was a wonderful man and friend. My condolences to Wendy and Steve's family. May you now rest in peace.

Judi Gibson

January 4, 2022

R.I.P. My freind, we were Great freinds ! You called me my freind about a month before your passing , I called you back and you were under treatment and told me you would call back you did not, I tried again and we never talked, I will remember all our Great Times together, you were a Great freind, I will never forget you My Freind! Condolences to your Family which I never met, but they should know you were a Great Man with Lots of love in your heart.

Mike ziemlak

Friend

January 2, 2022

So sorry for your loss. I knew Steve well in our younger years. Many fond memories of that time. Fly high and play in the band in the sky

Elaine

January 2, 2022

Anne. Lynn Mitchell and Dale I´m so sorry for your loss. You are all like brothers and sisters to me my whole life Heaven is rocking out for sure. Tony Chris Jeff and Betsy were waiting at the gate.

Matthew

Family

January 2, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing . I knew the Goodman family when I rented from Mr. Goodman on South Onota St . I enjoyed the goodman kids so much . I am definitely sorry for your loss ... God bless each of you and help you all to get through this .

Beverly Russell Giroux

Friend

January 1, 2022

so sorry to hear about Steve he was a good friend

Judith Kahn

Friend

January 1, 2022

Wendy,
I am so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. Thinking of you and your family .

Katy Forbes

December 31, 2021

Another member of the old neighborhood passses into eternity. We gratefully acknowledge Steve´s military service and mourn his passing. Although Steve was several years older than me, I knew his siblings well. Sending heart felt condolences to Dale, Lynn, Ann and Mitchell. May you quickly transition from grief and instead celebrate the life of your brother. May his memory be a blessing.

Tony Placido

December 31, 2021

Lynn, I am sorry to hear of your brother, Steve's, passing. He is walking in the sunshine with the spirit.

Nancy Colvin

Friend

December 31, 2021

My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.

John A Bernardo

December 31, 2021

Wendy and family - So very sorry to hear of Steve passing away. My sincere condolences to you on your loss.

Dan McHugh

December 31, 2021

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