Joseph Goggin Obituary

Joseph Goggin, 86, of LaGrange Park, IL, a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home August 9, 2012, with his family present. Joe will be remembered by everyone for his generosity and steadfast commitment to family, friends and community. Joe is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Laibach Goggin of Riverside; daughters, Tracy Goggin Layton of Burlington, WI and Sandy Goggin Adams and Husband Ron, of Western Springs, IL; grandchildren, Jennifer Layton, Michael Layton, Ryan Adams, Jeffrey Adams and Robert Adams. Joe was born April 24, 1926, in Chicago, IL. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps for two tours of duty: WWII and the Korean War. Upon returning to civilian life, Joe earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in finance and worked for Mutual Trust Life Insurance Co. as a senior finance executive for 41 years. Upon retirement, Joe committed his life to volunteer efforts and family. He was an 18 year volunteer at Children's Memorial Hospital while simultaneously volunteering for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, and Executive Service Corps of Chicago. Joe's greatest joy was found in times spent with his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Joseph Goggin to: The Tribute Program of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie, Children's Hospital of Chicago, Children's Foundation of Chicago, Department 4589, Carol Stream, IL 60122.