David J. Goyette

Missing Dave on this 3rd anniversary of his passing but feel so blessed to have had such a special friend in our life. Love. Phil & Kathy

Dave was a great guy on and off the court. We have known each other for over 40 years starting at the Cohoes Community Center. He will be missed .I am very sorry for your loss .

Dave was one of the good guys. I played softball, and basketball with Dave over the years. He was an unbelievable athlete, and a nice guy. To Matt, and Mike and family im sorry for your loss.

Dave was a great guy and he will be missed by his family and friends. He was always there to answer a question or put you in touch with someone who could.
God Bless

Remembering all the great summer afternoons we spent with Dave and Gloria relaxing in the back yard at Beacon street watching the beautiful Mohawk River wind it's way by. Our lives will be forever changed without him.
All our love,
Kathy & Phil

I hadn't seen Dave in years, but I was saddened to hear of his passing. He was always kind-hearted, encouraging and ready with humor when any of us at the gym needed it. He definitely was a person of integrity. My condolences to his wife, family and friends. Dave touched many lives and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to know him, albeit for the time we took Pat's classes at the gym.

My deepest sympathies to The Goyette Family
Dave was someone I looked up to over the years growing up in Cohoes NY with the family.
He was a tremendous athlete , basketball player and even better man. I'm going to miss bumping into him on local basketball courts !

I knew Dave as a young man when he worked for Cramers armory in Cohoes. What a sweetheart and a gentleman. I remember that sly smile. I am so sorry to hear of his struggles. He had such a good nature. He is with his lord in heaven and will suffer no more, may he rest in peace.

Gloria - you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave was a good friend and great teammate so sorry for your loss...

I wish to send my sincerest condolences to Dave's family, I've known Dave most of my life, he was the best basketball player I've ever known, spent a few years playing along side him in the over 30 League and one year in the over 50 League, it was like playing with Bernard King, when he was on the court he was the king, nobody could guard him. Off the court he always had that smile, his demeanor was always positive, one of the best men I've had the privilege of knowing. I will miss him.

My deepest sympathy to the entire Goyette family. Dave was one of the best basketball players that I had the privilege to coach at Cohoes High School. I will remember him fondly. Rest In Peace Dave.

Coach Loudis & family

So sorry to hear this news. Dave and I attended HVCC together and have stayed in contact thru our professional careers. Always remember Dave as having a smile and an answer for anything I could throw at him. He will be dearly missed.

So sorry to Dave's family. I played many basketball games both against and with Dave, I preferred with! RIP MY FRIEND.

We have lost a great person in Dave. He was full of life, and simply someone you wanted to be around. I got to know him through our mutual friend Lewis McCauley and enjoyed the time I spent with him both on the basketball court and on fishing trips to the Outer Banks. He was a very special person, an intense competitor on the court and a really great fisherman. When he shared a story about work, about fishing or about his travels with Gloria, you simply wanted to listen. The world was and is better for having Dave in it, and I am better for getting to know him and calling him a friend. He will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to Gloria and Dave's family - Matt MacMillen

A friend from Cohoes, RIP Dave.

Condolences to the Goyette family. Did not know Dave well but played against him in CSBL a few times. If he was playing for the opponent you knew you were in for a tough game.

I can't believe I just read Dave's obituary.... I have known him and Michael since we were about 5 years old. We all played in the alleyway between Main and Congress for hours.... until we discovered basketball. Then it was all about finding enough players to have games at George St., Alexander St. The Middle school, or even Carlson's.... What a great guy and gifted hoop player I will miss forever.... RIP dear friend....

Condolences to Gloria, the Goyette family and Dave's many friends. We lost a great man.

Dave pursued his passions with intense commitment and expertise. He was generous, welcoming and kind to everyone he met. He was an award-winning fisherman and basketball player and a craftsman in the HVAC industry, both as a technician and a teacher. After I told Dave my HVAC company claimed I needed a new $5,000 compressor unit to get my broken central AC running, Dave took time from his busy schedule to come to my house. He fixed it in a few minutes with a $25 part that he refused to charge me for.

Dave generously shared his passion for fishing with me. He invited me on his annual fishing trips to the Outer Banks where we caught copious Tuna, Mahi Mahi and Cobia. He also took me fishing on his bass boat, where we caught over 30 bass in one morning while he shared his bass finding and knot tying expertise with me.

I'll never forget my days fishing with Dave, especially the excitement in his eyes as he reeled in a big fish. That image will always appear in my mind whenever I hook one.

Thank you Gloria for introducing Dave to me. I am so sorry for your loss.

Words can not express the great affection and deep
gratitude I will always feel for Dave and for Gloria.
Both were a gift to me and to my family. I am so
grateful that we had the opportunity of knowing him
no matter how briefly. Rest in peace, Dave.
With love, Sheila and Dene Taylor

Got to know Dave when I joined Colonie Sr Basketball League in 2014. Loved every minute playing with him and being around him... except when he didn't get the 'and 1' lol! He was special and will be missed dearly. Sincere condolences to the all of the Goyette family & friends

I will forever remember the little smile he would share with you along with a slight twinkle in his eye just before the beginning of a game or even practice, that said "game on" and you new some form of greatness was going to take place. We lost a true warrior and a great guy. My condolences to Gloria and Dave's family.

I echo the shock expressed by our friend Pete. Time catches up with us all but it's hard to imagine the life leaving the body of our friend and classmate Dave. He was just overflowing with it. We always enjoyed his company at the CHS/KMA Class of '76 reunions. His loss will serve as a constant reminder to remember how precious are our fleeting times together so we enjoy them to the fullest. Condolences to the very many who knew, loved and cherished this fine man. His classmates will honor his memory always.

condolences to the Goyette family. I played with and against Dave on the local basketball courts. Amazing player and person. May he rest in peace. John Roche, Venice, Florida

I remember Dave and his family may god bless you always

Our love to Gloria and the Goyette family......we shared many a laugh with Dave and Gloria over the years. I will miss forever someone that I truly considered one of the nicest guys and best friends I've ever had.
- John & Pauline Kolach

I am in absolute shock. Dave was my best friend throughout high school and the best man in my wedding. We would text occasionally, and not once did he mention his illness. Since I learned of his death, my mind keeps going through all the great times, laughs, and fun we shared. RIP my friend, heavens hoop team just gained a superstar. My deepest and sincere condolences to Gloria and the entire Goyette family family.

My condolences go out to Dave's family and Thermal Environment Sales family , such a great person they broke the mold when he came along , you will be greatly missed !

When we took Dave and Gloria on our weekly food shopping trip to the landmark West Side Market in Cleveland, Dave became instant friends with every vendor he met. He was that kind of guy. His heart was so big--he always had room for one more friend. Thank you for making him a part of our lives, Gloria. What a gift! -- Tim, Alan & Shiloh (our yellow lab who just adored Dave)