David L. Goodwin Sr.

David Lee Goodwin Sr.
Elmira, NY
Passed away on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at the age of 69. He was born on August 12, 1955 in Sodus, New York to parents Harry G. Goodwin and Evelyn M. Scott Goodwin. He is predeceased by his parents, daughter Brenda Goodwin, brother Tootie (Mary) Goodwin, niece Lynn McClincy, as well as his loyal companion Scoot Goodwin.
He is survived by his devoted partner of 42 years Rebecca Ostrander of Elmira NY; his children, Jennifer Goodwin, David Goodwin Jr, Lisa Goodwin, Michael Goodwin, Robert (Kailey) Goodwin and the baby of the family, his little peanut Amanda (Eric) Beard all from Elmira NY; Susan (Ramon) Kane and Sharon (Ken) Bowen of Florida; siblings Deborah (Stephen) Seeley of Breesport, NY, Daniel (Pam) Goodwin of Elmira, NY, and Harry T. Goodwin of Herford PA; grandchildren Kimberley Stickler, Audri Stickler, Kyiely Irwin, Lilah Goodwin, Benny Goodwin, Alex Goodwin, Kamryn Goodwin, Jaidan Kane and Ben Bowen; nieces and nephews Julina (Jayson) Sabo, Rhett Seeley, Chelsey (Kenneth) Peterson, John (Stephanie) Goodwin, Gus (Tabitha) Goodwin, Eric Goodwin and Daniel Goodwin Jr. as well as many great nieces, nephews and cousins along with a large circle of friends and neighbors who will forever hold a special place in his heart.
David worked many odd jobs during his life, mostly as a cab driver and at the old A&P Factory in Horseheads, New York. He was a devoted father and was overall a simple, caring, kind and loving person inside and out with a heart of gold and a genuine soul. The importance of keeping his family and loved ones together was the main thing he desirably held close to his heart. He had a strong passion for Halloween where he enjoyed building/creating his props and decorations. Alongside with the infatuation of Halloween, he enjoyed horror movies as well as other genres from all different time periods. With inspiration from his mother, he found an interest in CB radios where he got his nickname "Crackshot" by all his radio friends. Coinciding with his favorite hobbies, he enjoyed a variety of electronics varying from vintage to modern gaming systems as well as working on all sorts of desk top computers. David had many other interests including old school cars, outdoor activities such as fishing, cookouts and shooting guns. He was also a lover of astronomy, always seeking to understand the science behind it.
The family will welcome relatives and friends to David's Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at the Hibernian Center, 701 Kinyon St, Elmira, NY 14904 from 5-8pm.