Richard Peter Goodwin

Richard Peter Goodwin (Dick Goodwin!) born November 13, 1928, died May 18, 2014 at home. Loved by his wife, Irene; praised by his children, Richard Jr. and Ellen; mimed by his grandsons, Richard III and John Pohmer; cared for by son-in-law Kurt Pohmer; brother of Robert, deceased; brother of Frank, deceased. Past Mayor of Brookville, 17 years; Past Police Commissioner of Old Brookville, 7 years; President of Richard P. Goodwin Associates, 40 years; Director, American Community Bank; Past President, Garden City Rotary; Retired New York City Fireman; New York City Policeman, five years; Veteran, Korean War; Parishioner, St. Paul the Apostle Church in Brookville, 30+ years; Enthusiastic family man. Avid golfer, squash player, tennis player, platform player, skier. Missed by all . . . so vital . . . so caring . . . so much fun . . . Beney Funeral Home, 79 Berry Hill Road; Syosset, 7-9pm Tuesday; 2-4pm, 7-9pm Wednesday; Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Brookville, 10am Thursday. The family is grateful for gifts in memory of Dick . . . . to The Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN, 211 Fulton St., Hempstead, NY 11550), to Mommas House (Mommas Inc., 1857 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, N.Y. 11793), to St. Paul the Apostle Church, to a favorite charity.