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Robert Richard "Ricky" Goodliffe

Robert Richard "Ricky" Goodliffe obituary

Robert Goodliffe Obituary

GOODLIFFE Robert Richard "Ricky" Goodliffe, Avid golfer and LSU fanatic, passed away of of a heart attack in Odessa, TX on December 18, 2012 at the age of 64. A native New Orleanian, he attended De La Salle High School and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War on the battleship Charles F. Adams. Preceded in death by his mother Audry Welcker Goodliffe of New Orleans and father Robert Rufus Goodliffe of Mobile, AL and joined in heaven by granddaughter Chloe Cecilia Meyer who passed away on February 2, 2013. Survived by his wife of 45 years Sandra Broussard Goodliffe, son Robert R. Goodliffe Jr of Austin, TX and daughter Stephanie Goodliffe Meyer (Chris) of Fullerton, CA and grandson Sidney L. McLean of Metairie, LA. Also survived by sister Gwendolyn Goodliffe Simeon (Ed), brothers Douglas S Goodliffe (Pat) and Jeffery C Goodliffe. Memorial mass Friday June 7, 2013 10:00am at St. Mary Magdalen, 6945 W. Metairie Ave, Metairie, LA followed by interment at Lakelawn Metairie Mauseleum. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at the home of his aunt Mrs. M.L. D'Aunoy at 3617 Clifford Drive, Metairie, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2013.

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Timmy Todd

June 6, 2013

God bless Ricky and comfort all his extended family.

Sharon Camero

June 6, 2013

Ricky was my loving and fun " King of the Cousins ". He was always very kind to me and always had a big smile on his face or laughing. He lived his life loving his family and friends and enjoying the New Orleans Saints and Lsu. My prayers are with all my cousins and Aunts ; and Sandra,Robbie, and Stephanie ,Chris and Sidney and Anita. RIP Ricky

June 6, 2013

Ricky was a good friend & a GREAT SAINTS fan. Really enjoyed our Saints games together. He is missed by all who knew him. RIP Ed "Dr. X" Ledet

Stacy Shaheen

June 5, 2013

All my prayers and thoughts are with you Stephanie and your family, God Bless all of you and remember to cherish your memories until you meet your loved ones again in Heaven.

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