Darrien Denzel Goodwin Obituary (1992

Darrien Denzel Goodwin, known as "D-Goodie", to his friends was born February 10, 1992 in Norwalk, CT to Rashida Goodwin and Darrien Lminggio. Darrien was education in the Norwalk Public Schools. He graduated from Norwalk High School in 2010. He was affectionately called Denzel by his family. Darrien loved his family and did not take family for granted. He would let you know family meant everything. He was an awesome big brother to his sisters, Diana, Idara and Samira. He loved his sisters dearly and they had a special bond. When they would greet him each of them had a handshake that was customized by him and they would perform it wherever they met. Denzel was a very loving, caring and gentle person who was very caring. He cared deeply for the well-being of his mother and would routinely have dates with her where he would take her to the movies and out to dinner. Darrien was an aspiring fisherman. He and the family would fish and catch Striped Bass. He was overjoyed at the fact of getting his fishing licenses and brought fishing gear only to not use any of it. Darrien was a giver and he gave his best and was always enthusiastic about his accomplishments. He loved to play video games, music and movies. He loved the Lord and knew the Lord. He grew up in St. Pauls COGIC and later joined Church Without Walls Ministries. He would let Rev. Sonya know how much the bible studies impacted his life. He would listen intently to sermons and would love the songs and try to sing them. We would tell him he was a "wanna-be singer." Darrien loved to laugh, crack jokes and critique the latest movies. Recently, Darrien thought of himself as a cook. He took pride in his "crock pot ribs and chicken". He would boast about what he cooked. In Darriens last five years, he met and fell in love with Shekeya. She and Zoe became the love of his life. Through the years they built a life together and had plans to marry. Together they travelled, grew in the Lord and nurtured together parenting Zoe. Zoe and Darrien also customized a special handshake. He taught Zoe how to play video games and how to cheat. Darrien was currently employed by Bozel Trucking Company. His previous employments were: Aptar, Bozzutos Trucking Company, Crystal Ice Company, Wal-Mart and BJs. He attended NETTS Driving School, Porter and Chester Trade School where he received his HVAC certification. Darrien was licensed to sell Real Estate. Darrien is survived by his mother, Rashida Goodwin (Tony Umoh); father, Darrien Lminggio; his siblings, Diana, Idara, Samira Goodwin, Tekai Paulk and Damani Fludd; Grandmother, Gracie Goodwin; Great Uncle, Garnel Paulk and Great Aunt, Shirley Paulk; Uncles, Amos, Terick, Edaris, Kharis Goodwin, Alfred Brown, Cilhena (Juan) Lminggio (Erika), Marsell Stewart and Jackie Stewart and Aunt, Latoi Lminggio, and a host of cousins, friends and Church Without Walls Ministries family. Best friends, Wayne Alexander Williams, Chris Hankins. Last but not least the loves of his life and his fianc, Shekeya Merrill and Zoe Smith. SERVICES Visitation Friday, September 6, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Calvary Baptist Church 21 Concord Street Norwalk, CT 06854 Funeral Service Friday, September 6, 2019 11:00 AM Calvary Baptist Church 21 Concord Street Norwalk, CT 06854