Joanne Goulka
2017-02-11
Joanne Goulka was born on December 20, 1949 in Chicago, IL. She grew up in Deerfield, IL graduating in June 1967. She attended the University of Illinois in Champaign, graduating in January 1971 with a BA in Political Science. Thereafter, she attended Boston University receiving her law degree in 1974. Joanne remained in the Boston area for the rest of her life, practicing law with her husband Kenneth Griffin in the firm of Griffin and Goulka. She traveled to England, Spain, Morocco, Mexico, Canada and Peru. Joanne loved to read, especially on the patio of her home in Mesa, AZ. Sadly, she was diagnosed with cancer in May, 2011 and survived until February 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father James and mother Sylvia Goulka. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Griffin and by her brothers, James and Robert. Joanne is greatly missed.
Robert Goulka,
Class of 1966
Robert Goulka,
Class of 1966
In 8th grade Joanne and I went by train down to an International Trade Show at McKormick Place. We felt we were pretty grown up and enjoyed sampling many different kinds of ethnic foods. When we got to a booth where they had samples of coffee from somewhere in South America, we decided to try it. It was served in very small cups so we drank it quickly in one unforgettable swig. Yikes! It was hot, strong and quite bitter. It took our breath away and to this day I do not drink coffee.
tribute by Chris Bach