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Ariel Goodrich Obituary

Goodrich, Ariel L. DELMAR Ariel L. Goodrich, age 78, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at St. Peters Hospital surrounded by his family. Born August 7, 1933 in Albany, N.Y., his parents were Elmer M. Goodrich and Margaret E. (Sch-ramm) Goodrich. He graduated from Albany High School in 1952. During high school he went to work in the mailroom at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Northeastern New York, retiring in 1993 after 42 years of company service as the director of subscriber accounting. He was a lieutenant for Volunteer Fire Police, Elsmere Fire Department and held a past seat on board of directors Good Samaritan Nursing Home. He was active in serving at Bethlehem Lutheran Church as treasurer, financial secretary and a member of the choir. He held numerous volunteer treasurers positions: High Rollers Bowlers League for the Disabled, Christian Music Ministries of Feura Bush, Bethlehem Central High School Men's Association, Bethlehem Babe Ruth Baseball League, and Sunday School Teachers Association of the Atlantic District. He enjoyed bowling, tennis, golf and camping with his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Susan (Hummer) Goodrich; daughters, Melode (Richard) Gall, Nadine (Michael) Reilly, Susan (Jack) Moak; sons, Robin (Nancy) Goodrich, Scott Goodrich, Kyle (Sandy) Goodrich; a brother, George (Robin) Goodrich; sisters, Pamela Cross III and Darryl (Edward) Jarvis; ten grandchildren, Christian, Daniel, Heather, Chris, Lisa, Courtney, Haley, Ben, Allen and Andrew; and two great grandchildren, Rylee and Conner. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar on Thursday, September 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 9 at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave., Delmar. Interment will be at Bethlehem Cemetery, 286 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, following the church service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204; or, The Elsmere Volunteer Fire Department, Company A, 15 West Poplar Dr., Delmar, NY 12054. www.applebeefuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2011.

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Beverlee Kelley-Judd

September 13, 2011

Barbara.....I am so sorry to read about the loss of Ariel. He was such a great person. I worked with him at Blue Cross at 135 Washington. Beverlee Delton Kelley

September 11, 2011

In 1970 I went to work at BC/BS in the Accounting where Ariel was in charge of the operation. I remember him as a kind and gentle soul. Something must have been right about one of my first job experiences, as I ended up staying there for 37 years. My deepest and most sincere condolences to his family. Lynn (Harrington) Pennacchia

Shirley Trossbach

September 9, 2011

Sue, Jack and The Goodrich family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. Hugs

Pat Jarvis

September 9, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss! I first met Ariel at BC/BS and I reported to him when I became a supervisor and then a Manager and Director in the organization. Ariel was a very positive mentor and I learned so much from him in those early career days. I was so surprised to find out that we were "indirectly" related as my husband is part of the large Jarvis family and Daryl is my sister-in-law. Ariel was a wonderfull man and I remember his stories about his wife and children as he was so proud of them and he loved them so much. I know you will all miss him but his memory and his legacy will always be part of us.

Irene Cole

September 8, 2011

Barbara, Scott,and The Goodrich family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Know you have an angel above watching over you all. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Fred Schnur

September 8, 2011

"Barbara, Sue and Family, I was so saddened to read of Ariel's passing. I cherish the many memories I have of him and his ever present laugh. When I would visit he always made me feel at home. May you find the Lord's peace during this difficult time!"

Frank Powers

September 8, 2011

I am saddened by the news but thankful to have known "Rob's Dad." I have many great memories from high school days. As I visited more recently, attending various Class of '71 reunions, I was always greeted with a warm welcome, a generous smile, and a great one-liner followed by a hearty laugh! He was the best! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Shelley Swind

September 7, 2011

I always loved my Uncle Ariel's laugh-it was contagious! Although you will be missed, we know you are in Heaven! Like the dragonfly you can't come back and tell us how beautiful it is where you are, but we WILL see you again when we meet in God's kingdom! Our prayers are with you all. Love Michelle & Scott Swind and family

September 7, 2011

I am sorry to read of Ariel passing, you don't know me, but in 1952 Ariel was an usher in my Wedding to Ronald Phelps. I now live in Fla, and Ron lives in Saratoga, NY. Lorraine Therien. of Tarpon Springs, Fl

MaryAnne & John Stolz

September 7, 2011

Dear Barbara and Family,

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as a family as you celebrate a life well lived. The obituary truly indicates what a good person Ariel was - He was there for everyone!
I worked with Ariel at Blue Cross - Blue Shield many years ago and found him to be a special person.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you - we are sorry for your loss. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Alma Cole

September 7, 2011

To The Goodrich family,
I worked with Ariel for many years in the membership and billing department of Empire BlueCross BlueShield before he retired and I went to school with Scott and Susan. Even after retirement we keep in touch. He was a wonderful man and will be terribly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow. God Bless your family.

Debbie Quackenbush

September 7, 2011

Nadine and family: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Charlie

September 7, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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