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Paul Venditti
I always enjoyed talking with Duffy, especially hearing his stories about his years in Panama. He had a real sense of adventure, and the way he talked about building a life there with Jennifer, surrounded by nature and good friends, always stayed with me. He was also a genuinely kind and caring man. When I moved back home to help my parents as my father declined from dementia, Duffy was always asking how he was doing. After my father passed, he continued to ask about my mother and showed sincere concern for her as well. He was a great man and will be missed.
Herbert Coleman
I'm honored to have met Duffy Goodman. May GOD Bless his family.
Mark Davis
I met Duffy when I joined the Shell in Deer Park, TX in 1975. We spent time together water skiing, sailing, listening to music, swimming and generally passing a good time. Duffy had a great smile and was a super guy. I had the recent pleasure of communicating with him several times in the past couple of years. The world was better with Duffy in it.
Pam Austin
Patrick & Siobhan Maloney
We want to express our heartfelt condolences to Duffy’s family and friends. In the short time we knew him, he touched our hearts with his kindness, courage, gentle humour and above all honesty. R.I.P
Courtney F
Duffy was a kind and gentle soul. He spoke with sincerity and kindness. I will be lifting yll up in prayer.I pray to see him again in Heaven. Rest in peace brother.
Lila and Bob Keim
Loved Duffy and will miss his smiles and conversations. Bob and Duffy shared a love for trains and travel. I was one of the first people to greet Duffy and Jennifer when they arrived at amelis Island . Loved talking with Duff about our Africa trips our thoughts and prayers are with jennifer and family.
Janice Albertie
Sorry to hear about your lost praying for your family strength so look to the hills for which cometh your help and he will comfort your hearts. Love yall
Prudence Hostetter
We often talked about Kruger Nat'l Park, wild life and Africa among other shared experiences. Thank you Duffy. RIP.
B. Duffy Goodman
2026-03-06
B. Duffy Goodman passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was 72 years old.
Born on April 21, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Meta Ewart Goodman and James Goodman. Duffy carried a sense of adventure and curiosity with him throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mark Goodman.
At Virginia Tech, he was part of a traveling college singing group and graduated with a degree in Chemistry. He spent 29 years as a chemist with Shell, working in both Houston, Texas, and the Netherlands. During that time, he also became an avid sailor—racing to Veracruz, Mexico, was a highlight of his semi-pro sailing career.
At age 50, he and his wife, Jennifer, embarked on a 10-year midlife adventure to Bocas del Toro, Panama. There, they built two beautiful off-grid homes on a quiet yet world-renowned surf beach, down a sometimes accessible road, and lived amongst the monkeys, sloths, and sea turtles. They made dear, family-like friends—including Harry Grant—along the way.
Later, Duffy and Jennifer moved to Amelia Island where they found another wonderful community. He greatly enjoyed volunteering at the Salvation Army's Hope House, learning about the region's local history, and taking his daily walks with his dog, Fern.
His lifelong love of animals and sense of adventure took him and Jennifer on multiple trips to South Africa—driving thousands of miles through Kruger National Park—as well as to Iceland, Patagonia, Alaska, and beyond.
Duffy is survived by his wife, Jennifer Goodman; his stepdaughters, Alexa and Tasha; their Husbands, Drew and Scott; and grandchildren, Mason, Evie, Zakary, Brynn, and Braden.
A celebration of life will be planned for a future date.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in his memory to the Salvation Army Hope House, 410 South 9th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 | (904) 321-0435.
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