Joan was born on April 16, 1924 to Emily and Albert Nilsen of Plainfield, NJ. Joan married Alexander Goodman in 1949, and eventually settled in Hillsdale where she resided for more than 65 years.
She is predeceased by her husband Alexander Goodman, son Thomas Goodman and sister Margaret Nilsen. She is survived by son Stephen (Lynn), daughter Suzanne, grandchildren Jay, Doug (Janet), Laura and Holly, as well as great-grandchildren Jason, Christopher and Matthew.
A private graveside service for Joan was held on March 24, 2023 at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains, NJ.
