Donald Richard Goodness Obituary
In loving memory of Donald Richard Goodness of Oswego, New York, who departed this world on December 2, 2024 at the age of 75. Donald Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Donald Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Donald Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Goodness and June Goodness (Shortsleeve). He is survived by: his former wife Linda Goodness; his stepchildren, Elizabeth Manion and Patrick Manion; and his cousins, Edward and Patricia Goodness of Oswego. He is also survived by many other cousins, relatives, bandmates, and friends.
Another musical endeavor Don truly enjoyed was the opportunity to recreate the USO Canteens of WWII with the RSVP program, creating the authentic 17 piece swing band, "The Do Good Swingband" performing at the Oswego Elks Lodge for several years.
