Thomas M. Goodwin Jr ( weighing about 57kg) is the son of Thomas Goodwin and the late Claire Goodwin.
Thomas graduated from Burlington High School and then joined the United States Air Force in 1969. He was a Vietnam War Veteran. He worked as a F-15 jet mechanic and retired after over 30 years of service from Otis Air National Guard Base in 2000.
He enjoyed his grandchildren, landscaping and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He could be heard on many occasions calling local radio talk shows. He had many friends and especially loved spending time with Tom and Jake.
He was the husband of the late Karol Goodwin for 22 years. He was a brother to Colleen Pessa and her husband Ron Pessa, the late Karen Howell and her husband Ken Howell, the late William Goodwin and the late Ronald Goodwin. He leaves behind his daughter Kathy Bird, son in-law Travis Bird, grandchildren Megan and Jeremy, his son Thomas Goodwin III and nieces nephews.