David Goodman

David Goodman, 89 of Melbourne, Florida passed away on May 9, 2025. Born on December 5th, 1935 in New York to Jack and Anne Goodman. David graduated from Cleveland Heights High School. David married his high school sweetheart, Loretta Bloom on August 26, 1956. He began work in the Navy Reserves as a field medic in Ohio. After moving to Miami, FL, David earned his Bachelors from University of Miami and his Masters from Appalachian State University. David worked as a history teacher and a swim and dive coach at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. He was inducted into the swimmer's hall of fame in 2012 at Christopher Columbus High School. David was a dean, college counselor, guidance counselor, and teacher at Palmer High School. David and Loretta moved to Melbourne Beach in 1990, where David began working for Brevard Public Schools as a College & Career Counselor. David retired in 2008 after over 50 years working in education across the state of Florida. His family still receives letters of acknowledgement from former students about how much David has impacted their lives.

In his retirement, David enjoyed reigniting his passion for art. He drew many pictures of flowers, trees and the occasional dinosaur for family and friends. He also enjoyed watching sports with his family, always cheering for the Miami Dolphins. David also volunteered over 1000 hours at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. In his later years, he lived with his daughter Melissa.

David is predeceased by his wife Loretta, his daughter Debra, his son-in-law Robert, his brother-in-law Leonard as well as Manny Figueroa a former student who considered David a prominent father figure. He is survived by his sister Louise (Bruce), his daughters Janet (Larry), Melissa, Gwenn (Noah); his grandchildren Lori, Amber (Zachary), Samantha (Austin), Tyler (Sam), Hannah (Timothy), Dylan, his great-grandchildren Chandler (Justin), Cooper, Raymond, Enzo, Kayson and Kai. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Edward (Sharon) and Nelson (Susan). David also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that felt like family. David leaves behind a wonderful legacy.

A graveside service was held on May 13, 2025 at Lakeside Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Miami, Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The American Heart Association and The Lewy Body Dementia Association.