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Isaac Goodrich Obituary
Dr. Isaac Goodrich, 85, of Oxford, died Monday, September 30, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut after suffering a brief illness.
Born on September 19, 1939 at Milledgeville, Georgia to Ellis and Freida Goodrich, Ike was a graduate of Georgia Military Academy with honors and continued his commitment to his studies at University of Georgia. He attributed his disciplined approach to these early life experiences. Graduating from the Medical College of Georgia after only three years, he completed his surgical internship at Columbia Presbyterian, where he met the love of his life in 1964. Isaac married Dianne L. Brittain on August 28, 1965 at the Pauline A. Hartford Memorial Chapel at Columbian Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. The next day he reported for duty to Fort Riley in Manhattan, Kansas, and was deployed to Vietnam three weeks later as Battalion Surgeon, where he completed two tours of service and was awarded the Bronze Star.
Upon his return to the states in 1966, Isaac started his four-year neurosurgical residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dianne and Ike settled in West Haven and started their family. Following the arrival of Mindy Anne, then Scott David, the family moved to Woodbridge. Ike went into private practice with Neurosurgical Associates. He served as President of the City Medical Society, the State Medical Society, and an Alternate to the American Medical Association.
Ike was a faithful member of the B'nai Jacob Congregation in Woodbridge, and attended Minyon regularly.
Survivors include his wife Dianne of Oxford, three children Mindy (George) Welker of Bethany, Scott (Lisa) Goodrich of Cheshire, and Dr. Jennifer Goodrich (Justin Eisenberg) of Michigan; five grandchildren, Anjolina, Alexandra, Zachary, Zoe, and Elijah; one brother, Dr. J. Allan Goodrich (Martha) of Martinez, Georgia; a sister-in-law, Ellen Goodrich, and many beloved Goodrich cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Fiercely dedicated to his profession, his family, and his faith, Dr. Isaac Goodrich will be missed by colleagues, neighbors, co-workers, and former patients, each of whom consider him "one of the last greats". His bedside manner was filled with compassion and kindness, warmth and humanity, understanding and a great love that went well beyond traditional medicine. He was a pioneer in the new frontier of neurosurgery, and his legacy will live on in those professionals he influenced and mentored.
Graveside services will be held at B'nai Jacob memorial Park, 200 Wintergreen Ave., New Haven Wednesday, October 2nd at 11 a.m. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Congregation B'nai Jacob, 75 Rimmon Rd., Woodbridge, CT 06525 or to the charity of your choice. Shiva will be at 84 Links Way, Oxford on Wednesday, October 2 or Thursday, October 3 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Funeral Arrangements in care of Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven.
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Kim Miller
October 4, 2025
I first want to say that I am so so sorry for your loss. I often think of Dr Goodrich about 25 years ago he saved my life,at that time I was married and my now X husband thought everyone was lying not only did he call my X husband to let him know I was actually dying he spoke to his mother she talked him into going to the hospital if he didn't do that I wouldn't be here right now!! I feel so bad I didn't know he passed God Bless Him he was an amazing man!!
Wendy Russo RN
January 13, 2025
Many memories of caring for his patients. Only the highest quality of care was acceptable to him. Truly an amazing doctor of great skill and compassion. It was an honor.
Marilyn Goodrich
November 10, 2024
Isaac helped our Father Ellis Goodrich fulfill his dream of visiting Israel in 1978. I will be forever grateful to how happy this blue-eyed son made our Father happy.
Jacob goodrich
October 30, 2024
The best husband, father, son and brother there ever was, He was a caring physician who was brilliant but humble. Accomplished leader in the field of neurosurgery. He served his country, community and and family without the need of accolades which he deserved. He will always be missed but not forgotten. RIP brother
Patti & Larry Penna
October 6, 2024
My husband and I knew Ike socially because of the marriage between his daughter, Jennifer and our son, Justin. Always a gentleman, kind and courteous. Loved his family beyond words. He has touched so many lives, personally and professionally and we were honored to have had the pleasure of him in our lives. Our deepest sympathies to Diane and family. RIP dear Ike!
tony lamberti
October 4, 2024
we are sorry to hear of Dr Goodrich passing..he was a wonderful person and a great Dr....our prayers are with the family and friends...
Moshe Hasbani MD
October 3, 2024
Ike the kindest surgeon you could meet. I was years his junior when I decided to start my own practice in 1977. He was kind to me along with Frank Robinson and Lycurgus Davey we would have long conversations about patients and their care. They helped me start my practice and our collegial relationships lasted until , alas, their retirement and beyond.
Ike treated everyone equally and operated only when he was convinced that he could help the patient.
He followed the oath of Maimonides:
In the sufferer let me see only the human being".
His slightly crooked smile is carved in my memory.
My sympathies to Diane and the whole family.
Moshe Hasbani MD
Daniel Nijensohn, MD
October 3, 2024
Teresa O´Dea RN
October 2, 2024
A wonderful doctor his pts always came first. If his pts lab work wasn´t taped to the front of the chart by 4 AM - God help you !! He was Not Happy.
He had so much compassion for his pts and always happy to teach ! Loved him. You always knew where you stood with him. He meticulously spelled all his orders out so there were no questions about what he wanted for his pts. I wished all the doctors could have been that precise . My thoughts & prayers are with him & his family. RIP Terri
Kathleen ortoleva
October 2, 2024
I injured my back severely in 2006 2 weeks before my daughter´s wedding. He lovingly took care of me and I made it to her wedding. He operated 3 days later. Success! God bless this wonderful man!!
Helmuth Gahbauer
October 2, 2024
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Dr Isaac Goodrich, who was my great mentor and dear colleague during my career. He was an exemplary physician of highest integrity and ethics. When I immigrated to this country from Germany and started my career at St. Raphael Hospital, Dr Goodrich quickly integrated me into the community, for which I was extremely grateful. It started a long lasting 30 year very close cooperation, from which I benefitted enormously. He was an extremely good teacher and shared his knowledge freely. He consulted on almost every patient with his neuroradiological colleagues, looked at every perspective of a patient’s case with us before making a therapy plan. He was a most conscientious physician. His prime goal was patient care. Patients trusted and loved him for his compassion and skill.
Dr. Goodrich always encouraged us to get new technologies and supported it fully. The hospital and his colleagues benefited tremendously from his vision, knowledge and perseverance. He was a wonderful colleague. His contribution to the Neurosciences at St. Raphael were immense and he earned the department widespread recognition and respect. We all and especially me owe him tremendously and I will thank him and keep him in my memory forever.
Losing a husband, father and beloved colleague is difficult. Reliving the memories is consoling. The theologian Bonhoeffer once remarked: The person you loved will be everywhere and every time you think of him. With time the good memories of the past will turn the pain to joy and a treasure you carry with you, whenever you think of him.
My deep-felt condolences
Dr Helmuth Gahbauer
Butch Shimelman
October 2, 2024
A wonderful, warm and wise colleague.
He will be missed.
My condolences to Dianne and the family.
Butch
Barbara Murray
October 2, 2024
My heartfelt sympathy to his family! Dr Goodrich was a wonderful doctor respected by all! Sending prayers! May he rest in peace.
Nancy Hislope
October 2, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dorothy Russo
October 1, 2024
To the Goodrich family
I met Dr Goodrich when I was a young girl. I had a bicycle accident which he couldn´t believe because of my injuries but we had a nurse that was a witness. We requested dr Goodrich and thankfully he was in the emergency room. He took great care of me. To make a long story short, I went to him over the years for my family. He was the best really. I know he will be sorely missed by his family and also all the patients he treated over the years. I send my deepest sympathy
Dorothy russo
Anthony Ferraro
October 1, 2024
Condolences to the family Dr operated on my mother in early years of his practice found the problem great guy and person didn't know he was a Nam veteran may he rest in peace
Marsha DeGennaro
October 1, 2024
My Dad was incredibly blessed to have Dr. Goodrich as his doctor. Despite not being able to change our ultimate outcome, his compassion, beside manner and understanding that he provided to our family is still talked about 25 years later. He was truly one of a kind and will be gravely missed.
Brandon Eisenberg
October 1, 2024
My deepest sympathies to Diane and the entire Goodrich family. I've known Ike since 2017 when my brother Justin married his daughter Jennifer. Although our interactions were few, he was always kind and humble. It was an honor to have known him.
Brandon Eisenberg
Mary Ann consiglio
October 1, 2024
So very sorry. He was my surgeon and I couldn´t have had better. Mary Ann Consiglio.
Carol W
October 1, 2024
A few days after my 18th birthday, Dr. Goodrich saved my life. Through my recovery and some health blips over the years he was always reassuring, calming and compassionate to me and my family.
RIP my hero.
Phil Dickey MD
October 1, 2024
I will miss Ike Goodrich MD. He was a favorite teacher of neurosurgical residents at Yale and surgical residents at St Raphael. He always made himself available to help with difficult cases, including an aneurysm clipping on a colleague on the morning of Yom Kippur, when he knew he was also needed elsewhere. He was a mentor, a partner, and a friend. Andrea and I express our sincere condolences to Dianne and the family.
Alicia McKelvey, MD
October 1, 2024
I was a surgical resident at SMH, and had the honor and privilege to have know Dr. Goodrich. He was a consumate surgeon and always so professional. I remeber calling him about a patient in the middle of the night. He came to the hospital in the wee hours of that morning, dressed in a suit. He was always so kind to the patients, their families and to hospital staff.
I offer my condolences to his family.
Mary Monaco
October 1, 2024
My sincere condolences ,Mrs Goodrich,to you and your family. Dr Goodrich was a a true scholar and gentleman . Mary Monaco
Judith Gura
October 1, 2024
No words can ever say enough about Dr. Goodrich. Our family adored him. I personally had the honor of working with him in ICU and then in the OR. He was a most skilled surgeon and compassionate advocate for his patients. We then were blessed to have him as the physician who saved the life of our 14-year-old daughter. Years later, he danced with her at her wedding and she is now 50 years old. They remained in contact all these years. We are forever indebted to him. Our deepest sympathy, love, thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace Dr. Goodrich. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you. God bless you and your family.
Judy & Howard Gura & Family
Daniel Nijensohn MD
October 1, 2024
Deepest condolences to Dianne and the family on the loss of our good friend and colleague.
Dr. Daniel and Goldie Nijensohn
Lisa Ambrogio-DeCola
October 1, 2024
So many many laughs, such a character, an incredible presence, I hope all the muses are standing when u enter heaven! I loved working for you and with you! You were a great influence in my life. Godspeed good friend!
antoine m ferneini
October 1, 2024
The best surgeon , the best teacher , bought me my first surgical textbook when I was an intern .
Loved his sense of humor , his bed side manner and his attention to details
I will miss him , so many other surgeons he trained WILL miss him to .
Please accept my sincere condolence
Tony ferneini MD
Bernice Rosenberg Gedzelman and Stan Gedzelman
October 1, 2024
I will great condolences to all of Ike's family and friends seldom was a life lived with such intensity and purpose, and all combined with great love and a sense of humor. We will miss terribly as I'm sure all of us will from Bernice Rosenberg Gedzelman and Stan Gedzelman
Debbie dattilo
September 30, 2024
I worked for the group many years ago. I was always impressed by dr Goodrich's kindness and he was a true gentleman and a brilliant doctor.
Kj and Linda Lee
September 30, 2024
We are shocked to hear of Ike´s passing tonight as I spoke to him just a week ago and we planned to get together in the near future. He sounded so good. My wife and I are at a medical convention when our son called to let us know the sad news. Ike will be missed as a good friend since 1972. He was a respected, skillful neurosurgeon, a great diagnostician. He rendered compassionate care to his patients and their families. We collaborated on many cases. Ike was an easy person to work with and be with. Since Dianne, my wife Linda and I have the same birthday, we celebrated together. So many good memories. Our heartfelt condolences to Dianne, Mindy, Scott and Jennifer and their families.
KJ and Linda Lee
Madeline Krzeminski
September 30, 2024
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Goodrich. I was friendly with him in the operating room when he would come in I would say it won´t be long now I am asking them to get you a beautiful long red carpet for you to walk on he was one of my favorite surgeons was always pleasant and had a love for seeing people get well again he was top-of-the-line in his field. My condolences to the family sincerely, Madeline Pinsky.
Michael correia
September 30, 2024
To the family of Dr. Issac Goodrich .. I would like to say I am sorry for your loss .. Dr Goodrich did my back fusion and took my pain away .. he is ...was ...and will always be a great man - .. local retired police officer
Stuart Padove
September 30, 2024
I am very saddened by the passing of my beloved Cousin, Issac. He was great mentor and more like a brother than a cousin. He along with his late brother Sam were my inspiration. Ike and I bonded over the years. Like the rest of the family, I feel his passing leaves a void. I will always miss him and his wisdom. My condolences to Dianne and the entire family.
Marianne Halkyard
September 30, 2024
Dr. Goodrich was an incredibly gifted neurosurgeon. I learned so much from him- an excellent teacher. He was very passionate about his patients and his profession. He had a great sense of humor. We missed him when he retired and we will never forget him.
Marianne Halkyard, RN
Raymond and Carmen Ippolito
September 30, 2024
Carmen and I will miss Ike. He was an excellent surgeon and cherished colleague. His presence warmed the room. His friendliness was contagious. His contributions to the health and welfare of his patients and our medical community/ society will be felt for many years to come. Our condolences to the family for their loss. Raymond and Carmen Ippolito
Emese Matskassy Rotondi
September 30, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time
Timothy Sullivan
September 30, 2024
In 1972, Dr. Goodrich operated on my back. He told me then, that my landscaping days were over. I laughed. I said to him, how do you stop something that you love to do. Fifty plus years later, I continue on with what I love to do. He was great and fummy at times.
JanisP
September 30, 2024
Dr. Goodrich, if not for you, I wold not be here to thank you. R.I.P
JanisP. "class of 2000"
Kate Connell-Lindquist
September 30, 2024
His life was a gift to all of us.
Nancy
September 30, 2024
Not only a Brilliant Surgeon; he was such a kind, gentile, compassionate man. I have so many amazing memories of his amazing skills and compassion for his patients. He helped and saved so many. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. He will be so missed and his memory will always live on.
Margo Martin
September 30, 2024
Dr. Goodrich was an amazing Neurosurgeon, a wonderful, kind and compassionate man. Thank you for all you did for your patients. It was a great honor to be part of Verdi 5 West at HSR. RIP Dr. Goodrich.
My deepest condolences to the Goodrich family.
Gerri Giering
September 30, 2024
Dear Goodrich Family, It was so sad to read of Ike´s passing. I had the pleasure of knowing him as a dental hygienist. He was truly a wonderful southern gentleman not to mention a very fine doctor. He always wore a great smile and was a joy as a patient. He took great pride in his whole family, loved Diane to bits. Skiing with all of you was a favorite, so many fun stories. And so down to earth a man of his esteem. Sooo sorry for your loss. Hold each other tight. With sadness, Gerri Giering
Gordon Strothers
September 30, 2024
I have great admiration for my colleague and friend Ike . He was a superb surgeon,clinician,and had time for both his fellow doctors and patients. It was my pleasure to have known this man . Both Sheila and I send our condolences to you Diane and your family Gordon Strothers.
Lisa Chiaraluce-Mase
September 30, 2024
Dr Goodrich was a brillant surgeon & patient advocate. He was the best! I worked with him at St Raphael´s & he was my husband´s surgeon.
Dorrine Sopko
September 30, 2024
Dr. Goodrich such an intelligent, caring man. I not only worked with him, but I was also a patient of his. I know first hand the kindness and compassion he dedicated to his patients. One of the icons of SRC...
Sheila McDonough
September 30, 2024
One of my all time favorite doctors to work with . A gentleman and a scholar . RIP Dr Goodrich
Maureen Boylan Elman
September 30, 2024
I had the honor & privilege to work with Dr Goodrich for 20+ years. He was an amazing surgeon who gave all his patients the best care and improved their lives. He was a wonderful teacher for physicians & nurses. I am grateful to have known and worked with him.
My deepest sympathy to the Goodrich family.
Maureen Boylan Elman
SICU Hospital of St Raphael
Kim Lumia
September 30, 2024
Dr. Goodrich was such an outstanding neurosurgeon and a patient advocate. I learned a lot from him not only about his craft of neurosurgery and life lessons while in the SICU many fond memories.
Jennifer Kohloff
September 30, 2024
I worked with Dr Goodrich for over 20 years . He was my most favorite doctor and we had many laughs over the years. Dr Goodrich was one off the most dedicated doctors I have ever known and he is truly missed
Chris Jencik
September 30, 2024
I had the pleasure of working with Dr.Goodrich will forever be my favorite doctor. His patients always came first and he was the smartest man I knew. He will be forever missed condolences to his family
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