Addison Goodson has passed away, according to his wife Nilfur Goodson, and according to himself in his own video posted in Nilfur’s Home Kitchen’s Instagram. Addison and Nilfur Goodson owned and operated the eatery which serves Turkish breakfast and more. At Christmas time, a Black Santa statue would stand outside to welcome everyone inside.

“He was truly my soul mate. He was always kind and thoughtful. I am going to miss him every minute of my life. He was a different soul. He was thinking everybody but himself. He was tooo tired all he had been through. I believe he is in peace. God bless him with my whole heart.”

— Nilfur Goodson

“We lost my beloved husband, Addison, passed away early this morning. This is to inform those who loved him,” wrote Nilfur on the restaurant’s Instagram page. She also wrote a note on the door of the shop, saying: “Due to the loss of my dearest husband, Nilfur’s Home Kitchen is closed until further notice.”

Addison was a known and visible community member in the City of Beacon. He could be seen walking the streets, attending City Council Meetings advocating for affordable housing, attending marches for Palestinian liberation, among other causes he believed in. He often gave those around him encouraging words of support to continue their work.

In his own video published the following morning by Nilfur, Addison said: “Like in the movies, if you’re watching this, I’m probably dead. But, I like my point of view here. If I got to go, I got to go in a warm place of love. And I’m very grateful to my wife, the Wonderfulest.”

In a statement to A Little Beacon Blog, Nilfur said of her husband: “He was truly my soul mate. He was always kind and thoughtful. I am going to miss him every minute of my life. He was a different soul. He was thinking everybody but himself. He was tooo tired all he had been through. I believe he is in peace. God bless him with my whole heart.”

Community members were tracking Addison’s health online based on Nilfur’s health updates for him at the restaurant. Just after posting her award for being awarded “Most Successful International Executive Chef” in Turkey in September 2024, the health updates started.

In October 2024, Nilfur posted: “My dearest friends and guests, due to my husband’s health condition, we will only be open for breakfast. Thank you for understanding.”

In September 2025, Nilfur wrote: “We will be closed October 3th, 2025, Friday for health issue. Hopefully we will open October 4th Saturday.”

In November 2025, Nilfur wrote: “Hi Everyone, We will be closed between Nov. 10th-Nov. 17th. My husband will have heart surgery and I need to take care of him. Sorry for inconvenience.”

And now on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, the final message.

Blessings, peace and mercy to Addison and Nilfur Goodson.