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1968
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2023
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Jeffrey Goulart Obituary
Jeff is survived by his wife, JoAnn Goulart (Hubbard); his daughter Jenna; his sister Nancy Reskusich and her husband John; his brother John Goulart; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Goulart and Margaret (Mondina) Goulart; and his best friend, Les Hubbard.
Jeffrey was born in Providence, on May 21st,1968, to John and Margaret Goulart. He graduated from Bristol High School in 1986 and studied music at the Community College of Rhode Island. On September 7th, 1997, he married JoAnn, and on July 18th, 2002, they welcomed their only daughter, Jenna, into the world.
Jeffrey was a talented percussionist, and a member of several bands during his life, including The Kind, Brides of Jesus, Sunshine Smokey and the Rhythm Juice, Planet Groove, The Adam Ezra Group, and worked with many other amazing artists. Through these endeavors, he was able to entertain, inspire and connect with thousands of fans. He enjoyed Star Wars, New England Sports, and all things Disney, and he was a collector of many things. Most of all, he enjoyed making the people around him laugh.
He will be greatly missed.
Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI, where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Friday, October 13th, 2023, from 4PM - 8PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at 11 AM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Diabetes Association or the American Kidney Fund. For directions or tributes, please visit www.wjsmithfh.com.
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david ohlson
February 2, 2024
sorry to here jeff passed.met him once.nice man. condolences to the family. david ohlson greenwich connecticut .
Pixie
January 14, 2024
I´m sending thoughts and prayers to Turtle´s family. I first met Turtle in April 2014, when the Adam Ezra Group performed a fundraiser for me in Louisville, Kentucky. Turtle was a kind and gentle soul. I feel blessed to have met him. I am so sorry that his family has to suffer this loss. Praying for your comfort during this difficult time.
Billy Iuso
October 14, 2023
Much Love and Respect - Jeff was a Good Friend and he will be greatly Missed
Merry Cassick
October 12, 2023
Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Merry Cassick
Brian and Lori Gelinas
October 12, 2023
My wife and I had the privilege and pleasure of seeing Jeff perform many times with The Adam Ezra Group. And we met him once at the Old 78 Farm Fest in Warwick, Mass. He was an awesome percussionist and great human being. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Jeff (a.k.a. Turtle).
--Brian and Lori Gelinas; Athol, Mass.
Michael Galvin
October 11, 2023
I am sorry for your families lost and the lost of a very talented sweet man. I am happy to have met and talked to Turtle a few times in the past and I will never forget that I got to meet him.
Mario Gutierrez
October 10, 2023
Fans of AEG have missed him for years, but we knew we would still get to see him at least once or twice a year. Now it's permanent, but he'll forever have a place in our hearts. My most sincere sympathy to all his family -- I lost my dad to the same killer over 25 years ago when he was almost the same age.
jane greenberg
October 10, 2023
The world has lost a beautiful and talented sole. "Turtle" will be gratefully missed.
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