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David Goodsell Obituary
Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday (January 3, 2020) at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday (January 4) at St. Paul's with the Rev. Lori Nickoloff officiating. Interment will follow at Benton Cemetery on Havens Corners Road, Benton Center, N.Y. A celebration of life luncheon will be held at the Benton Fire Department following interment.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Fire Department and Keuka Comfort Care House. Arrangements are with the Townsend-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.
David was born in Penn Yan to the late Kenneth and Marilyn Goodsell on March 8, 1953. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1971 and SUNY Morrisville in 1973. On July 12, 1975, he married the love of his life, Jewel Hartman, of Dansville. Over the span of his 40-year career with Goulds Pumps (ITT), Dave traveled extensively worldwide as a well-respected and knowledgeable field service engineer. He was a member of the Benton Fire Department for over 40 years and served as chief from 1997 to 1999. He played an instrumental role in the acquisition and restoration of the Department's first fire truck, a 1940 Pirsch. In his shop, he enjoyed restoring classic cars and sharing this passion with his sons.
David is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jewel; sons Kenneth of Farmington, Charles (Colleen) of Buffalo, and Joseph (Louisa) of Ithaca; sisters Holly Goodsell, Tami Marchionda (Bill), and Sandi Brennan (Kim), all of Penn Yan; grandchildren Norah, Jillian, Audrey, and Liam; several nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues. He touched all our lives in profound and meaningful ways. We will miss him dearly.
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lee Bondor
December 26, 2024
Hiya, Dave. Miss you terribly. We had such good times together. Breakfast at the hall dinner. Road trips together on Gould's nickel. Too many beers and shots in front of the wood stove on Friday nights. Long conversations on car rebuilds...
Rest in Peace, Bro.....Lee
January 15, 2020
So sorry to hear about Dave. It was an honor to have met him and will miss you two coming in for dinner on Friday nights. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jewels! Judy Jones
Lee Bondor
January 3, 2020
Jewels,
We are so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a good friend, a humble, wise man. We have many memories we will cherish of travels for Goulds, countless breakfasts at the Hall diner, many a beverage tipped in front of the wood stove while discussing life, wives,kids,projects and the world in general. He will be sorely missed.
SAMUEL CHAMBERLAIN
January 2, 2020
Dave was my Mentor. An expert that I learnt so much from.
RIP my Friend and may perpetual light shine upon you.
January 2, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Max RUpert
January 2, 2020
I am sad to hear of David's death. He is a good man. We had a lot of contact in our early days. We both went to Morrisville AG and Tech., and both worked at GOULDS.
He was a trust worthy and humble man. Rest In Peace David. Condolences to his family. I am sure David will be missed by many.
John Tillman
January 1, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss from a fellow classmate. He will be missed.
Sharon Jensen
December 31, 2019
Such a wonderful and caring man who was a friend to all who were lucky enough to know him. He will be missed by so many and especially his classmates from the class of '71. Heaven has gained a bright star. Rest in peace, Dave.
Joan Rubin
December 31, 2019
I didn't know David well , but I do know he will be missed by his loving wife, Jewel, and his boys
Todd Weaver
December 31, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to Dave's family and friends .He was a great guy and customer always friendly and I enjoyed talking to him about is Thunderbird and other classic cars .Seeing at the Wagner sitting at the round table with his group of friends. He will be missed .R.I.P Dave .
Robbin Heffron
December 31, 2019
Dave and I use laugh that we were born on the same day and year. Rest In Peace.
Trudy Mitchell
December 31, 2019
On behalf of the PYA Class of 1971 I would like to extend our sincere heartfelt condolences to Dave's family. He was a wonderful person, loved by so many. He will be remembered in our hearts and memories!
Cindy Jansen
December 31, 2019
I am so very sorry for the family. I worked with Dave for the 40 years that he worked for ITT/Goulds Pumps. He always had a smile on a face and a kind word for everyone he met. He will be missed.
Lisa McInnis Hegarty
December 31, 2019
So very sorry to hear of David's passing. I have not seen him for many, many years, but my childhood is filled with memories of him. Neighborhood baseball games, sledding, and lots of shenanigans with his sister Sandi. David was always, always so good and so kind to my brother Jon, and I will never forget that kindness. May God wrap you all in loving memories and strength as you make your way through this tough time. ❤
Janice Knecht
December 31, 2019
So sorry for your loss
Janet Hayton
December 31, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Dave. I enjoyed talking about old cars and the Syracuse Nationals with him at Timmy G's. RIP Dave.
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