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1944
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2024
Martin Coates Obituary
Martin J. Coates, 79, passed away July 23rd, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on December 1st, 1944 in Niles, Ohio to James and Isabelle Coates. A graduate of Niles McKinley High School, football brought him to the University of Dayton, where he met and played with many of his lifelong friends. He choose to stay in Dayton and started M.J. Coates Construction Co. in 1967. He began by building homes and expanded the company to include a gravel operation in 1980. Other than his family, he was the most proud of the homes and relationships he built throughout the decades.
In 1970, he met and fell in love with his wife, Toni and her two sons, Paul and Jeff. They expanded their family with the birth of daughter, Gina and son, Marty and were together for 54 years. Marty had an intimidating physical presence, but people were quickly put at ease by his beautiful eyes and kind smile. He loved his family fiercely and believed in tradition and respect. He cherished the time with his grandchildren and his dogs. He had time to talk to everyone, and everyone had time to talk to him. He never met a stranger and he told a great story.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jeff, parents, sister, Isabelle Marcovecchio and brother, Jimmy Coates. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Toni, children – Paul (Laura) Ackerman, Gina Coates & Marty (Emily) Coates, grandchildren – Alexa (Christian) Droppelman, Nick & Brooke Ackerman, Tyler Ackerman, Isabelle & Francesca Coates and great grandson - Teddy Droppelman, sisters Marion Mitolo and Anna Mae Massullo and brother, Michael Coates. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle Marty.
A mass will be held in his honor on Friday, August 2nd at 4pm at Church of the Incarnation, 7415 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH 45459. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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for Martin Coates
Lynn
August 3, 2024
Sad to hear of his passing. Always someone that could make you smile
Lynn Boyer
Jim and Carol Graham
August 3, 2024
Sorry to hear of Marty's passing. Have fond memories of our time together
Norman Mayne
August 2, 2024
Marty, you were gentle but really man´s man. You always asked about our family, you always had a joke and great comments about the world we live in. I met you through Ardie Bonanno and you two were a great pair. God blessed your family and all of us who knew you, thank you for being my friend, Norman Mayne
Debi Peters
August 2, 2024
Marty was one of the great ones, his smile and huge laugh will be missed!
Many thoughts and prayers to his family.
Debi and the crew at Debi's Mulch
Jon Bevis
August 2, 2024
Great guy! Always laughing!
He will be greatly missed!
Deb Westendorf
July 29, 2024
Toni,
So sorry to hear about Marty, I didn´t know he was ill. It has to be a terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with and your family.
Glenn Lovin
July 29, 2024
Marty was a great guy! When my mother was in poor health she lived in Kettering my sister was trying to shovel snow pushed in front of the driveway by snow plows so caregivers could get in the driveway. Marty was driving by stopped and asked my sister if Glennbobs Mom still lied there she told him yes and he cleared away the snow with truck and plow. That was just the kind of guy Marty was an all around good guy. I´m going to miss Marty and his great stories.
Mimi Lovin
July 28, 2024
You were bigger than life, Marty! Always a great story to tell and lots of laughs to go with it! A toast to you my friend... safe travels till we meet again. Mimi Lovin
Ralph Skilken
July 28, 2024
I was sorry to hear of the death of Marty and extend my condolences to Toni and their families. If you met Marty, you would never forget it. He would have been a better Godfather than Brando. I was proud to have been his lawyer.
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