John Goodrich Obituary

Goodrich, John "Goody" A resident of Schaumburg. Funeral services for John "Goody" Goodrich, 53, will be held Monday, November 3, beginning with prayers at 9:15 a.m. at Michaels Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, proceeding to 10:00 a.m. funeral mass at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Schaumburg. Interment will be at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery, Niles. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 2 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Born in 1961 in Chicago to the late Robert and Niesje (nee Coughlin), he passed away after illness on October 24, 2014. John was a cashier at Jewel for many years. He was an avid fisherman, camper and golfer. He was a passionate White Sox and sports fan and was a Little League baseball coach. He loved cooking and especially grilling. He was gregarious and humorous and his personality symbolized who he was while enriching all of the lives that he touched. Some of his famous quotes were, "You can call me Greatness","I was put here to make people laugh" and "I am a lesbian in a man's body". He had a heart of gold, was very much loved and will be terribly missed by all. John was the adoring husband of Mary (nee Jewula) for 17 years; beloved brother of Peter (the late Peggy), Kenny (Gina), Daniel (Jackie), Jenny Post, Betsy Johnson, Katie (Mike) Gomoluch, Aimee (Roy) Dickey, and Gretchen (Brad) Harvey; proud uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephewsl fond brother-in-law; good friend and neighbor; he will also be missed by his "best friend "Lucky". For information please call 847-891-2900 or for virtual guestbook please visit www.michaelsfunerals.com.