Robert B. Goodman

With sadness, Robert B. Goodman passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 92 yrs. He was born in New York, N.Y. Oct. 28, 1934, to Leonard and Dorothy Goodman.

Robert attended Bronx Science High School and New York University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. On coming to Connecticut, his professional career began at Hamilton Standard and lasted 37 yrs.

Retiring in 1992, he rose to Chief of Engineering of the Environmental Control Systems Dept. and loved what he did. He was the author of numerous patents related to his work and in his retirement authored a book, “A Primer on Pneumatic Valves and Controls,” which became a valuable resource for new engineers.

While working, he completed a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Hartford Graduate Center.

In retirement, he did consulting with Honeywell, Grimes, Pratt & Whitney, and other out-of-state companies.

To continue their association, he attended Tuesday breakfast meetings with other retirees until the present time. Engineering continues in the careers of some of his children and grandchildren.

In his home life he leaves a wonderful legacy of his wife of 68 yrs, Myrle Goodman, sons David (wife Joan) and Kenneth (partner Amur), and grandsons Jonathan, Joshua, and Chase.

Thank you to the nurses and doctors at St. Francis for their care and attention.

Graveside service will be private at Beth El Cemetery Avon, CT.