

Albert was born on August 24, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in Litchfield, NH by his mother Doris (Haskins) Goffe and Stepfather Fredrick Goffe. After graduating from Alvirne High School in 1958, he joined the United States Navy and gained skills as an electronics technician while serving aboard the USS Forrest Royal DD-872 and USS Wadleigh DD-689. After leaving the Navy, he married his high school sweetheart Jane (Steele) in October of 1962.
Albert received degrees with honors in electronics and business management from Northeastern University, and worked for several prominent electronics firms in the area, including Sanders Associates, Centronics, Data Terminal Systems, Raytheon, and Gould PCD.
Joe enjoyed sharing meals and playing cards with friends and family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He happily served as a scout leader when each of his sons were boy scouts. He was also a member of the American Legion. He will forever be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and words of wisdom.
Albert was predeceased by his brother and best friend Gary Conaty in February of 2021. He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years Jane, his son James and fiancée Yelonda Evans, son Leonard and wife Cynthia, Granddaughter Erica and husband Stephen Caron, Grandson David and wife Clarice, and four great grandchildren: Jace and Adeline Caron, and Emma and Arianna Conaty. He is also survived by his sister Linda Sperberg and husband David, and his sister Jamie Gagnon and partner Eric Lindahl. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 8th at 11:30 AM at Pinecrest Cemetery in Litchfield. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to any charity of choice.
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