Edward Francis Goin

Edward F. Goin, age 93, of Brookfield, CT passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on June 9, 2026, after a short illness.

Ed was born on March 24, 1933, to Elizabeth and Frank Goin in New York, NY. He graduated from William Howard Taft High School and met his loving wife Jackie when he saw her perform in her high school play. Ed fought and was wounded in the Korean War, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. He was very proud to fight for the country he loved so much. Shortly after his return, Ed and Jackie married in 1953. Ed always said he married Jackie because he knew she would help him get to heaven. They enjoyed 69 years together, and their marriage was a great model of love, patience and forgiveness to their family and all who knew them. Upon hearing his diagnosis in late May, Ed stated that he was so grateful for a long, happy life, his wonderful family, and he couldn’t wait to have a date with Jackie in Heaven.

After Ed’s discharge from the Army, he had a long career on Wall Street working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with one firm, Wagner, Stott, & Co. He started as a runner, and soon was promoted to clerk, then to stockbroker/specialist. He became a member of the NYSE in 1968. Ed raised his family of seven children in Yonkers, NY. With Jackie, he shared his Catholic faith through the Pre-Cana and Marriage Encounter ministries. He generously supported many charitable organizations and was involved with Midnight Run, the Knights of Columbus, and Eucharistic Adoration. After retirement he moved to Candlewood Lake where he enjoyed boating and spending time with his many family and friends.  

Ed had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a quick one-liner in every conversation. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Mets and the NY Giants games. This interest began regularly attending Giants games since he was nine years old and then selling hot dogs and peanuts at baseball games in the Polo Grounds in Harlem. He followed his teams enthusiastically and could recite any statistic or memorable sports moment from the last 80 years.

Ed was predeceased by loving wife, Jacqueline, his daughter, Kerry Kirk, his grandson Brian Schiavetti, and son-in-law William Dolhon. He is survived by his sister, Lorraine Sharkey, his children Jack Goin, Diane Ressa, Deborah Dolhon, Mary Staudt, Elizabeth Furber, and their spouses, and his many grandchildren, Michael and Ed Goin, Jennifer Stockburger, Anthony and Stephen Schiavetti, Joseph, Jeff, and Kimberlee Dolhon, Christopher, Kevin, Peter and Kelly Corvino, Marianne and Rosie Staudt, and Kate, Jillian, and Jack Furber.  Ed was also blessed with seventeen great-grandchildren who gave him much joy.    

Ed was full of life, leaving a legacy of family, laughter, love, and generosity to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kane Funeral Home; 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Church; 138 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Interment with US Army funeral honors will follow in Saint Mary's Cemetery; 110 North Street, Ridgefield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org