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James Neil
Goodrich

January 14, 1943 – November 1, 2018

James Goodrich
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Bob Gillen

I am so very sorry for your loss. Jim was truly one of the great guys. I was the wrestling coach at Staples HS when Jim approached me about helping out, I could see in his eyes and his demeanor that he was a great guy and I was right. His infectious enthusiasm made him a kid favorite. Jim was always ready to jump in and do what was needed. I am now with Warde HS and we returned to wrestle Staples last season and I was thrilled when I looked in the stands and saw Jim, we exchanged smiles and waves and as soon as the match had ended we made our way to each other and exchanged a hearty hand shake and a warm embrace. We talked for 10-15 minutes and it was as if I saw him everyday, he was that type of person. Please take your time grieving your lose and always be comforted in the fact that your Jim was a great guy in a time where they are rare. God bless Jim and all of his family and friends.
Thursday November 8, 2018 at 5:05 pm
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