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James Goodman Obituary

James S. Goodman, age 66, of Chicago, passed away Jan. 5 after a hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer; beloved husband of Cynthia (Kan) Goodman; loving son of Carol (Goodman-Pondel) and the late Stan D. Goodman; beloved brother of Barbara Jackson (Steve); Skip Goodman (Virginia); beloved uncle to Jennifer Goodman, Lisa Goodman, Aaron Jackson and Beth Rappaport; beloved great uncle to Ava, Noah, Joseph, David and Nathan; devoted and loving dog owner of Benny and the late Coco; a lifelong Cubs fan (Ernie Banks was his idol) whose dream came true with the 2016 World Series Championship; Jim will be deeply missed by all the people whose lives he touched and brightened every day; His many dear friends and loved ones will remember him with a constant smile because of his wickedly wacky sense of humor, his infectious enthusiasm and his unique, verbiage, expressions and actions. A memorial gathering to celebrate Jim's wonderful life will be announced at a later date by the family. Donations in Jim's honor should be made to the Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 9, 2018.

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Rosd Feher

October 19, 2020

King of Melons for sure. Very very cool dude

Cindy Goot

January 3, 2020

Jim, you're always in our hearts. Love, the Goot family. ❤❤❤

Glenn Sandberg

January 15, 2018

God Bless RIP James !!!

Madonna Maze

January 14, 2018

I've known Jim since Wilmot grade school. He always wore a smile and was always kind towards others. He will be deeply missed. May his family and friends Treasure the jewel memories he shared with all and bring comfort to everyone's broken hearts. Rest In Peace Jim.

Skip Goodman

January 11, 2018

To my big brother Jimmy, I wish you all the best on your new journey. You were always there for me. You will be deeply missed. Say hello to dad for me. Love you with all my heart.

-lil bro skip.

January 11, 2018

Carol, Barb, and Skip.
So sorry. He was my best friend growing up.
Bill Stewart

Kurt Rami

January 11, 2018

Jim was a good friend, I known him for last 20 years. We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family.

January 11, 2018

I played baseball with Jim growing up and lived down the street from him in Deerfield

His Father was also one of my coaches for several years. Great memories with Jim. You will be missed. My prayers go out to his family. Clark George

Jacqueline Holicka

January 10, 2018

Jimmy was a dear friend for most of my life .
My heart goes out to his and Cynthia's families.
He will be deeply missed.

Glenn Sandberg

January 10, 2018

RIP God Bless Jim !!!

Terry Mahoney

January 9, 2018

I worked with Jim for over 25 years. He was a great teammate and a great guy. We will all miss him.

Mike and Robin Kollman

January 9, 2018

Cynthia, Benny and the Goodman family: We were blessed to know "Goods," and our lives were better for having him as a friend. From softball to poker nights, Goods was a decent man with a quick wit and an easy smile. We will miss him but never forget how courageous he was this last year and how much our last times together touched our hearts. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Cindy G

January 9, 2018

I've known Jim since we were baby cousins. I have only fond memories of us growing up and later as adults. My husband Arnie and I, and our kids will miss "Wacky Uncle Bob". Yo!!

January 9, 2018

OFFERING MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.ISAIAH 57;15.

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