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GOSS, Joseph R. Sept. 23, 1929- Dec. 23, 2011 Joseph Goss (82) of Huntington Beach, CA, died following heart valve surgery. Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janice; son Matthew; daughter Sharilyn Goss Castro, granddaughter Emily Reese Castro, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Reese and Eugene M. Goss, his brother Eugene M. Goss Jr., and his sister Mary Goss Barren. After graduating from Burbank High School, Joe served as an infantryman in Korea in 1951 and earned a BS in Engineering from USC in 1959. He joined the Rocketdyne Division of North American Aircraft Corp. in 1959 and retired in 1996 from the Aircraft Division as Vice President and Associate B-IB Program Manager. Joe will be sorely missed by his loving family and many friends.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2011.

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Wendy O'Connor

March 12, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to you, Jan and Family. Michael and I worked with Joe for several years at North American Aircraft in El Segundo. Joe always had a joke or a story. I particularly enjoyed his mountain climbing stories. He had his gear and backpack calculated to the nearest gram so that it was correctly balanced. He was meticulous in everything he did and was well respected. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

Barbara Trafficanda

January 5, 2012

Condolences to the Goss family. I happened on Joe's obiturary on Dec. 31, remembering that I had once worked with someone by that name at Rocketdyne in l960. I was a secretary for the engineers under Floyd Twight "Flip" and Joe was one of the engineers. I was a 22 year old newlywed and only worked there less than a year because i became pregnant and that meant I had to leave. I'm sorry for your loss. Barbara Benford Trafficanda

Herb Zweig

December 31, 2011

Condolences to Jan and Joe's family. I have great memories of Joe and Jan from 50 years ago at Rocketdyne. I wish all the best in your time of grief.

Bob Baron

December 31, 2011

Farewell, Joe; Good friend, neighbor, patriot, warrior, poet, inventor, explorer, artist, and the list goes on. Lloyd and I learned so much from you, especially on the off-road, four-wheeler trips in which you shared your knowledge of ancient habitation sites, petroglyphs, and geology. It was a privilege to know you, and you will be sorely missed. A hand salute to you!

Michael Giancola

December 30, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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