Phyllis Goodfriend Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Phyllis Goodfriend of Manhattan, New York, who passed away on February 7, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Poresky and Helen Poresky; her husband James Goodfriend; and her sister Louise Poresky. She is survived by: her children, Lisa Goodfriend (Bill Kerrigan) and David Goodfriend (Lynda Goodfriend); her granddaughters, Gabriela, Emma and Julia Goodfriend; her brothers, Danny Poresky and Paul Poresky; and her nieces and nephews, Sandi, Philip, Makena and Aaron.