Joseph Edward Goodin III

Joseph E. Goodin III, of Stafford VA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 12th, 2022. His love for his family (including the four-legged kind) and country, and passion for flying and motorcycles will be sorely missed. Joe was born in Old Town, ME and grew up in Houlton, ME and Tilton, NH as the oldest of seven children to J Edward Goodin II and Maxine E. Goodin. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1978 and served honorably as a Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Medical Laboratory Technician for 6 years at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD where he met and married his wife, Patricia J. Armstrong. After leaving the Navy, he pursued his degree in Computer Science and entered federal service as a Computer Assistant at Naval Hospital Spain in 1988 and progressed through a 34-year distinguished federal career culminating as a Senior Medical Program Analyst for the Office of the Navy Surgeon General, Chief of Naval Operations. Joe was a committed husband, father and grandfather, carting his three boys to soccer, baseball, and basketball practices and games and even volunteering as assistant coach. He loved on his five granddaughters which was a new experience for him given he raised three boys. His hobbies were computer programing to include creating an alphabet game on a Commodore 64 in the mid-1980s for his sons and assisting in the development and support of an online multi-user dungeon. Additionally he enjoyed scuba diving; reading; trying out new IPAs; motorcycle riding; and flying his Piper Arrow, including to destinations in the Bahamas. For the last several years, he shared his compassion for caring for animals by donating time and money to the local Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty (SPCAs) shelters. As a private pilot, and wanting to share his love for flying he also donated his time to volunteer programs such as the Young Eagles. He was a Second Amendment advocate and a responsible gun owner and enthusiast. Joe is survived by his wife, Patty; his son Ryan, wife Katie and their two daughters Kairi and Elaina; son Kelly, wife Kim, their three daughters Grace, Aria and Phoebe; and son Keeyan. He is also survived by his mother, Maxine; sisters Lori, Peggy, and Julia and their families; brothers George, Greg, John and their families. Arrangements are being made for a military service at a national cemetery in the future. If desired, donations in his name can be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306; or your local SPCA.”