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Gary Goodenough Obituary

GOODENOUGH - Gary, of West Babylon, on April 8, 2010. Loving father of Jennifer and Samantha; cherished son of Dolores and the late Richard; adored brother of Gail McCoy. Mr. Goodenough is retired from the New York City Fire Department. Reposing Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Lindenhurst Funeral Home 424 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Funeral Service Monday at Funeral Home. Cremation private.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 9, 2010.

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June 9, 2010

Dear Aunt Dee & Gail, I had no idea Gary passed away until now and was shocked to hear about your loss. I will always remember him with a smile, as I do you from the memories of child hood visits. My deepest condolences to you and my love always. Joyce Goodenough Kish

Michelle Stegmann

April 17, 2010

Dear Gail, Dolores, Samantha & Jennifer, Our thoughts are with you during this time of great sorrow. Gary was a wonderful family friend and could always make me smile. We are deeply saddened by his loss. My mother and stepfather are mourning this tragedy and sincerely regret that they could not be in New York for the viewing or services. Michelle & Mark Stegmann (Linda & Demetrious Yankou's daughter & son in law)

Teri Tripp-Lanciault

April 15, 2010

Dear Dolores and Gail,
Mom, Geoff and I were shocked to hear of Gary's death. Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teri Tripp Lanciault

April 14, 2010

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Gary's family. I have many great memories of growing up with Gary as his neighbor on Tanager Lane.

Sincerely, Brian Blane and Family from Paker, Colorado

Tony Confessore

April 11, 2010

Gary, My friend, and brother firefighter,
You will be missed.I cherish the times we've shared, and you will forever be in my thoughts.
My condolences to your entire family.They will all be in my prayers.
Tony Confessore

Maureen Phelan

April 9, 2010

Gary my old friend. May you rest in peace. Gail and Dolores I am so very sorry for your loss. You were a great guy Gary. You will always be in my thoughts. Will miss you. Maureen Phelan

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