Obituary of Walter A. Goodrich

Walter A. Goodrich Sidney, NY Walter A. Goodrich, beloved husband, father, grandfather (Gampa), and friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Tri-Town Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Walter was born on September 28, 1941 in Lackawanna, New York to Walter A. and Harriet (Snyder) Goodrich. He graduated from Kensington High School (class '60) in Buffalo, New York. He served in the United States Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller from 1961-1964, including one tour of duty in Viet Nam. In 1994, he retired following 29 years of service with the New York State Police. He served at SP Lewiston, SP Norwich and Troop C Headquarters, Sidney, New York (Technical Sergeant/Communications). Following retirement, he served as Village Justice (2001-2009) and member of Sidney Central School Board of Education (1998 - 2000). He most recently (2011) was elected to the Sidney Town Board. On October 23, 1965, Walt married Susan Ratke in Buffalo, New York. Susan survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Robin S. Goodrich, Ed.D., RN., New Milford, Connecticut, and son, Intelligence Specialist Chief Petty Officer, Andrew Todd Goodrich, USN (Michelle), Norfolk, Va., cherished grandchildren: Tyler Goodrich and Christian and Stephanie Ferrante. He is also survived by a brother, Raymond Goodrich (Linda), Orchard Park, New York, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Shirley, and niece, Lisa. Friends are invited to call on Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 2:00-4:00pm at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main Street Sidney, NY 13838. Memorial services will follow at 4:00pm at the funeral chapel. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those so inclined, donations may be directed to the New York State Trooper Foundation, 3 Airport Park Blvd. Latham, New York 12110-1441. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Our love for you is eternal, Susan, Robin, Andy, Tyler, Christian, and Stephanie.