Charles "Chuck" Coolidge Goding

Chuck is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy (Kreider) Goding, with whom he recently celebrated 61 years of marriage; his daughter, Kimberly McMenamin; his son, Charles (“Charlie”) Goding, Jr.; and his brothers, Jeffrey Goding and Lyman S. Goding. He was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Charlotte Goding.

Chuck was born on July 18, 1939, in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He graduated from Otterbein College in Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology, psychology, and economics.

Chuck devoted his professional life to the YMCA, serving for 35 years in leadership roles. During his career, he served as Executive Director in Greenwich, Connecticut; Rochester, New York; and with the Greater Hartford YMCA, where he worked to strengthen community programs and outreach.

Chuck was known for his caring nature and genuine compassion for others. In his quieter moments, he enjoyed reading the obituaries in the Hartford Courant, often spending hours reflecting on the lives and stories of others.

He was a faithful member of South Congregational Church in East Hartford, where he previously served as chair of the Church Growth Committee.

A service and burial will be held at South Congregational Church, 1301 Forbes Street, East Hartford, Connecticut, on Saturday, March 14, at 10:00 a.m. There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Association for Community Living, 34 Jerome Avenue, Suite 109, Bloomfield, CT 06002.

The D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com