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RICHARD A. GOODMAN
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RICHARD GOODMAN Obituary
On Monday, September 2, 2013. A Princeton graduate and medical doctor, Richard A. Goodman was a provider, a leader, a hero and above all else, a dedicated family man. His intellect was matched only by his comedic genius. Forever in our hearts. His spirit lives on through his beloved wife, Lauren; children, Joshua, Daniel, and Joey; his daughter-in-law, Jessica; and his grandchildren, Samantha and Gabriel. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to Services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. Contributions may be made to All Of Us Care Program-Volunteers of America, 1650 Main Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215 or The Lustgarten Foundation www.lustgarten.org.
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Susie Swihart
August 28, 2025
The tee shirt I happen to be wearing today! Richie we love and miss you always and forever.
Kathryn Block
October 7, 2015
Condolences to Richard's loved ones. Richard was my classmate at Horace Mann Elementary School and at U-High in Chicago. I enjoyed visiting with him at a high school reunion a few years ago. I'm sad about the loss of such a nice guy. Kathryn Block
June 10, 2015
Lauren and family, I just returned from San Diego visiting Joe and my new grandson and heard the news about Rich. I am so sorry for your loss-what a great man. I am so grateful that I was included in your family events. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy Kingsley
November 13, 2014
I was at Princeton when Richie was a Princeton. He was a legend.
his death is a huge loss.
sam cohen
'75
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Suzie Jayroe
May 22, 2014
I am so very sorry to learn this just now in May 2014. Richie, a college classmate, was so likeable, so intelligent, so intuitive. A legend in his own time at Princeton, memory of him will LIVE FOREVER!
September 20, 2013
Richard will be missed in the anesthesia community. so sorry for your loss
michele falcon mccann
Cindy & Steve Silvers
September 7, 2013
So sorry to hear about your brother Abbie. May you be blessed with wonderful memories.
September 6, 2013
I worked with Dr. Goodman at Somerset and Braddock Hospitals. He brought a lot of insight and levity to the work day. He will be missed by the medical community. My deepest condolences to all of his Family.
Marie Devlin
September 6, 2013
To: Lucy
You've been blessed to have enjoyed the love and kindness of such a very special person.
From: Ruby & Rukeyser (both of Goodman heritage)
Steve Wnuk
September 5, 2013
Josh-
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your fond memories of your Dad comfort you in this moment of sadness.
Jeff Plant
September 5, 2013
Josh, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounded like an exceptional person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jeff Plant
September 5, 2013
Lauren: I was shocked to hear about Richard's death. I will always remember our wounderful experiences of whitewater rafting and sightseeing in Costa Rica. Maybe he and Jon are whitewater raafting int the great beyond. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Memories like Costa Rica will always keep Richard alive in your heart. Melanie Dragan,WV
Guy Leone
September 5, 2013
We lost a rare individual . Brilliant and entertaining. Always had the answers. I always enjoyed being with him whether it be work or play, it was fun. Our prayers are with you all.
September 4, 2013
Lauren and Boys: Our prayers and thought are with you. We will always remember Richie as a great dad with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be truly missed. The Wilfong Family
Toan H
September 4, 2013
Josh,
I'm sorry for your lost. My thoughts are with you and your family.
paul brandt
September 4, 2013
Josh:
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the tragic loss of your beloved father.
Debbie Scott
September 4, 2013
Lauren and the Goodman Family: I am shocked to hear the news of Richie! Thinking of you and wishing you all the strength you need to see you through. Prayers for you all. Debbie Scott
Ted Gardziel
September 4, 2013
Josh,
Sending my condolences on the loss of your father. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Craig Stockel
September 4, 2013
Josh- my prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time with the loss of your dad.
September 4, 2013
Lauren...our deepest condolences to you and the family, we hope that all the wonderful memories of Rich will help you through this difficult time....His crazy sense of humor will never be matched by another, he brought laughter to any situation...so sorry we could not be there today..but are thinking of all of you.
Love, Vittoria,Rich,Robbie,Cory, Anthony and Christopher
September 4, 2013
Dear Josh & the entire Goodman Family,
Please accept our Sincere Condolences on the loss of your Father and I'm sure a great & kind/loving man.
The FLorio's
Bordentown, NJ
Maria Spooner
September 4, 2013
Dear Josh,
So very sorry to hear of you and your family's great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With my deepest sympathy,
Maria T. Spooner
Greig Williams
September 4, 2013
It was a privilege to work with Dr. Goodman. He is greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the blessings of GOD be with you during this time of deep sorrow.
September 4, 2013
Joe:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May sweet and joyful memories guide you through your loss.
Natalie Guiler
Bonnie Calhoun
September 4, 2013
Josh, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of great loss.
Kevin Bova
September 4, 2013
My condolences Josh , may God be with you & your family in this time of need
Stephen Jaques
September 4, 2013
josh, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Camille Ansley
September 4, 2013
Sorry for your loss Josh, you and your family are in our prayers. From everyone in Sikorsky Avionics.
Carla McGuire
September 4, 2013
Josh- I am truely sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was very blessed to have a wonderful family by his side in his time of need. You and your entire family are in my prayers.
September 4, 2013
Dear Goodman Family,
We just heard about your loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We were shocked when we heard and we will miss him. If there is anything we can do please let us know! Heidi, Shawn, Shawn Jr., Ryan and Breandan Fay! ([email protected]_
Paul M. Zubritzky M.D.
September 4, 2013
He made long days short and intolerable situations tolerable. Working with him was always a pleasure. I will think of him often.
Dan & Elizabeth Dunbar
September 4, 2013
Joey, Lauren and Family,
Anne has shared this sad news. Our most sincere condolences. Rich's quick wit will be missed! You are all in our prayers.
September 3, 2013
Lauren, Josh, Dan and Joe,
Our sincere condolences for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
~ Jeff and Judy Au
Steve Strelec
September 3, 2013
Rich...so many memories but most prominent our mutual love of the I.F.C.E. You were a brilliant man and a true mensch.
Jim & Beverly Gross
September 3, 2013
Lauren, you and all of the Esposto and Goodman families have my deepest sympathy in this time of great loss.
Jim Wallisch
September 3, 2013
Rich was one of a kind. His bright and cheery attitude always made him one of my favorites. I will miss him.
My deepest sympathies to Lauren and his three sons. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Seel
September 3, 2013
Sincere condolences to the entire family in this time of grief. It was a pleasure to have known Rich if only for a short time.
Jan abd Art Barbus
September 3, 2013
Dear Lauren and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Rich was a good man he will be missed.
Donna Zupko
September 3, 2013
Always remember his great sense of humor and special ways at Ovgh Donna Zupko (pacu).
Tad DeOrio
September 3, 2013
My heart goes out to Lauren and the children at this tragic loss. Richie was a very special man. He made friends faster than anyone I have ever known. And he and Lauren taught me to love lox and bagels.
There are tears on earth but heaven is ringing with laughter now that Richie has arrived.
September 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
Yassins
L Gioia
September 3, 2013
RIP Richie.
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