Robert Varkpeh Gooding lll

Robert Varkpeh Gooding lll, age 47, was called to the Lord on Wednesday April 16th, 2025 at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester, Connecticut. Robert was born in Bong Mines, Bong County Liberia, West Africa on May 23rd, 1977 a son of James G. Gooding Sr. (predeceased) father and mother Rachel Hansen-Uymah.

He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, granduncle and friend. He will forever be missed by his mother Rachel Hansen-Uymah followed by his wife Evelina Coleman. His children Christina E. Coleman and Robbie J. Gooding. Siblings; Jamesetta S. Gooding Dorbor, Venus P. Gooding Kemoon, James T. Gooding Jr, and Katherine G. Uymah. His nieces Henriee Quaye, Faith Quaye, Love Quaye, Rachel Quaye and Abigail Dorbor. His nephews Michael Walker, Erven Kemoon, Prince Kemoon, Aaron Kemoon and Silas Gooding. His in-laws, Emmauel Eric Kemoon, Bernice S. Gooding; In addition to his family and friends who will miss his energetic personality.

He was hardworking, reliable and dependable. His work experience was in the field of health care, human resources and food services. He was a compassionate soul, a social butterfly who lived his life as a very empathic person. He had a passion for dance, and story-telling. His favorite saying was “One love and give thanks and praise!” He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Please join the family in honoring Robert V. Gooding
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
His Wake is at 8am – 9am
Followed by the Funeral Service
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: First United Methodist Church
195 East Main Street, Meriden, Connecticut 06450

The burial Site 10:40am – 11:30am
East Cemetery
220 E Center Street, Manchester, Connecticut 06040

Followed by his repass service at 2 pm
Location: First United Methodist Church
195 East Main Street, Meriden, Connecticut 06450, in the fellowship hall.

For those who cannot attend in person:
Live Streaming The service will be live-streamed.
Please check back closer to May 22nd for the link.

All financial contributions for Robert can be made to his wife:
Evelina Coleman
Cash App – $Evelina1967
(860) 849-5656

NOTE: Donors, please include your names and
An email address for thanks and acknowledgement from the family.

Area Hotels for those traveling :
Comfort Inn & Suites
(203) 440-9600
900 E Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
(866) 306-0946
2104 N Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven
(203) 284-0001
100 Miles drive, Wallingford, CT 06492
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Holiday Inn Cheshire Southington by IHG
(860) 276-3100
64 Knotter Dr, Southington, CT 06410
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Courtyard Hartford Cromwell
(860) 635-1001
4 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell, CT 06416