Funeral Details

Allen Ray Goodman

May 27, 1961 - January 6, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Yehuda Meyers

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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Shiva

Chicago Jewish Funerals Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.229.8822
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Thursday following the interment until 3:30PM

Memorial Contributions

Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation AG Beth Israel (LJCAGBI)
7117 North Crawford Avenue
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712
www.ljcagbi.org





OBITUARY

Allen Ray Goodman, age 64

Former husband of Robin Goodman. Loving father of Justin (Erika) Goodman, Jessica Goodman and Kimberly Goodman. Proud grandfather of Cassidy, Lily, Grayson, Tucker and Lucas. Cherished son of the late Irving and the late Mildred Goodman. Dear brother of the late Todd J. Goodman. Service Thursday 10:30 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation AG Beth Israel (LJCAGBI) 7117 N. Crawford Avenue, Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712 www.ljcagbi.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I am sending my condolences from my family. I’m so sorry to hear about Alan Goodman. He was a true nice guy.

Ellen Mendelson
January 7, 2026
My heart goes out to Allen’s ex Robin and adult children Justin,Jessica,Kimberly and all the beautiful grandbabies.
Allen and I knew each other from our years in class and hallways of Nile’s East High School and the hangouts.
Later in years I found my way back to Skokie and our sons playing ball in Skokie and Allen was coaching baseball. We would talk and catchup and he would shop where I worked and we would talk. I just saw him not two months ago. I was shocked seeing him show up on media. I am sorrowed to hear of his loss. Allen was always a sweet person and he loved his family dearly . He was always qvelling about his children and grandchildren and rightly so. They were the loves of his life.Allen began working out and quitting smoking for a better life and to have more time with the kids and grandkids . I will truly miss yah and our talks good buddy.
May Allen’s memory be a blessing for all whom knew and cherished him . 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Rachel Silver-Solger
January 7, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏 to all the family

Lori Malcolm
January 7, 2026
Allen was always so wonderful with Noah. He picked him up from summer camp for an entire summer. He would surprise him frequently with a blue slushy which Noah loved ! He always cared about his well being and his missing rubix cubes. Haha

He will be missed by us and we will always remember him for the kind man that he was.

Sending prayers of comfort during this time.

Susan Tafini
January 7, 2026
So sorry for the tragic loss. Sending prayers and condolences to the whole family. He was a great guy!

Heather Ware
January 7, 2026
It’s been a loonnnnnggg time since I have seen any of you, but I never forgot meeting up with the family for a pool day in Skokie as a child with Jessica’s Grandma and my Grandma Sandy. I am sincerely sorry for your loss during this difficult time. May your father rest in peace & may GOD wrap his arms around you & your loved ones.

Alysha Mendelson
January 8, 2026
May Hashem Embrace Allen in his arms and reunite With Uncle Irv, Aunt Milly and his beloved Brother Todd. . You will be missed Young Man.. With Love The Glaser Family

DAVID GLASER
January 8, 2026
My sincere condolences to all off Allen's family. You will be missed. You were so proud of being a father and grandfather. May god wrap his loving arms around you.
Laura Maya (friend)

Laura Maya
January 8, 2026
So sorry for your loss.

Rachel Newkirk
January 8, 2026
I knew Allen for many years after first meeting him at Connections. He was always kind, thoughtful and compassionate. It was wonderful to learn more about his family from the service this morning. It was clear how important family was for him. Sending virtual condolences to Allen's family.

Joshua Hauser
January 8, 2026
I will miss his smile at minyan. His memory should be a blessing

Michael Kirshner
January 8, 2026
I knew Alan going back to the Jewish groups back years ago. I remember him as being a cordial nice person. My condolences to the family.

David Small
January 9, 2026
grandpa,

I am gonna miss u so much and especially all the things u would get me. Everything that I asked u for u gave me and im so grateful that I could have a grandpa like that. I love u so much and I miss u, fly high 🦅

Cassidy Goodman
January 9, 2026