Mr. Sylvester J. Gookin

Sylvester "Kim" J. Gookin, 78, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Attleboro. He was the beloved husband to Jane (Hathaway) Gookin.

Born on August 16, 1940, in Quincy, MA he was the dedicated son of the late Sylvester R. and Ruth M. (Cashman) Gookin.

Sylvester attended Tufts University in Medford. He worked for many years as a mechanical engineer, spending a majority of his career at C.I. Hayes, a company from which he retired from, where he primarily specialized in thermal and material processing.

He was a member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), where he enhanced his skills as an Amateur Radio Operator.

Sylvester was able to embark on many travel adventures through his work as an engineer. He will be remembered for his outgoing and fun attitude and also for his caring heart towards animals. Sylvester truly enjoyed every moment he spent with his family, especially his dear wife, Jane. From the first moment they met, they both knew they had found that love of their life.

In addition to his wife, Sylvester is survived by his cherished step-children, Alicia Hartman of Attleboro and Donald Hartman of Perris, CA; his brothers, Richard Gookin and his wife Susan of New Haven, CT and Vincent Gookin and his wife Linda of Brooklyn, NY; his nephews, Joshua Gookin and his wife Heather of Wallingford, CT, Daniel Gookin and his husband Matthew of East Haven, CT, Mark Gookin of New Haven, CT, and also
“Little” Vincent Gookin of Brooklyn, NY.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.