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1930
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2014
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William Goddard Obituary
William D. Goddard, 84, of Arlinton Heights, beloved husband of 67 years Virginia, nee Wilson; loving father of Deborah Fanning, Mark (Regina) Goddard, Patricia Goddard and the late William J. Goddard; loved grandfather of Patrick Fanning, Matthew Hynes and the late Aimee Lentini; dear brother of Peggy (Newell) Esmond and Jack (Judy) Goddard. Visitation from 3 until 8 pm Sunday at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights where services will be held Monday at 11 am. Interment Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Salute, Inc., P.O. Box 236, Prospect Heights, IL 60070. Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Goddard
Tom Murgatroyd
September 23, 2014
Bill Goddard was a true gentleman and legend in the Illinois Air National Guard. You are in our thoughts.
Tom and Lora Murgatroyd
Jennings-Rabyk
September 22, 2014
General Goddard was a Great Mentor for the 126th ARW and one Hell of an Individual we enjoyed working with him and Honored to know him. Bill will be Truly MISSED, Love and Many Prayers to the Goddard Family, Peter and Pat Rabyk (Ashley and Amber Caswell)
Willie Cobetto
September 22, 2014
A true gentleman. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Willie & Kelly
Bob and Sue Poletto
September 21, 2014
General Goddard was always a gentleman and so kind to everyone. We were blessed to have him as a boss, friend and mentor. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
Laurie Fanning
September 20, 2014
My prayers and thoughts are with the Goddard Family.
Peggy Esmond
September 20, 2014
Bill was the best big brother that a little sis could have had. Will miss you.
Jay Sheedy
September 20, 2014
Bill Goddard was a class guy and real gentleman. Our heartfelt sympathies to Ginny and her family.
Jay & Liz
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Sep
21
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Sep
22
Service
11:00 a.m.
Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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