LaGrangeville- Howard A. Goodrich, a resident of LaGrangeville, NY passed away on June 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old.

Howard was born on December 29, 1943 in Wethersfield, CT the son of William and Gladys (Scheinbart) Goodrich.

Howard lived a big and beautiful life. His wife, children, grandchildren, his dog Bailey, his two African Gray parrots, Howie and Pauline and his famous koi pond, were everything to him. Howard loved nature, birds, animals and gardening. His backyard was his sanctuary where he loved spending time with his family.

He was an accomplished trumpet player who loved music and played in many bands over the past 70 years. He loved sharing the gift of music, including teaching and mentoring students in the art of trumpet playing. He was a cherished member of The Aerophone Community Band, the Southern Dutchess Concert Band and the Jazz Pioneers.

Howard attended NYU where he received his Master’s in Education. He was a junior high school band teacher for 15 years. He performed for years in wedding bands in the Catskills.
He left teaching and went into business with his father growing one of the most successful nonunion fire protection companies in the tri-state area.

Howard is survived by his loving wife Pauline Edwards-Goodrich, his beloved children: Adam Goodrich, Ericka Vulaj and her husband Gino and Keeva Young-Wright and her husband Jay. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Emily, Isabelle, Justin, Sophia, Ava and Zachary, his brother Sidney Goodrich nephews Mark Goodrich and Matthew Goodrich.

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