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John Coakley Obituary
John W. Coakley II, of New Windsor, climbed the stairway to heaven after a long, strong battle against cancer on Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, Newburgh. He was 58.
Son of Rose Ann Pantoliano and the late John W. Coakley, Sr., he was born June 12, 1950 in New York City. He married Sandra Boyea Coakley on May 18, 1980, who survives at home.
A family statement reads: "John reluctantly left behind his loving family and close circle of friends to explore the final frontier. Right up until he was too weak to, John continued to enjoy the things he loved most: spending lots of time with his family, enjoying his five awesome grandchildren, playing his guitar, bass fishing from his boat on the beautiful lake where he lived and celebrating life with his close circle of friends. Surviving cancer for so many years instilled in John pure joy at the simplest of life's pleasures. We will miss him dearly and long for his touch more than words can express."
In addition to his loving wife of 28 years, Sandra, he is survived by his sons, Ryan Coakley and Adam Coakley; daughter, Jennifer Meinsen and her husband, Joshua; her brother, Richard Baxter, and their mother, Patricia O'Hara Coakley; brother, Dennis Coakley; Sean O'Neill; grandchildren, Matty, Mark, Tori, Allie and Alex Meinsen; nieces and nephews, Dennis Coakley Jr., Ashley Coakley, Marissa Kyles, Lisa, Matthew and Nicholas Boyea, Trevor Denton and Jorja Hunt; great-niece, Gemma Coakley.
Memorial Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 11 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550.
A Memorial Service will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 12 in the funeral home.
At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John's name may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, 1 Sunrise Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550.
To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com or call (845) 561-8300.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Coakley
Bob Deima
September 29, 2008
To the many great times we had in our youth--John will continue to make those that are around him in Heaven happy and joyful-- I hope to see you again my friend.
Louis Bello
September 21, 2008
To Johns Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. John was a good man. His life isn't over, only just begun.
Joseph Terrizzi
September 21, 2008
To Sandy and family,
I send you my heartfelt condolences, and prayers as you mourn John’s passing. I was deeply saddened to hear the news. John and I were friends in high school and graduated together from NFA. We played music together in my parents basement, talked about sports cars, he loved his Triumph, and enjoyed being teenagers. John was always happy, joking, smiling, friendly, and a genuinely good hearted person. I will miss him. God be with you.
Debbie (Weaver) Nadaud
September 17, 2008
Aunt Roseann & Cousin Dennis,
I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. I remember him as playing his guitar; I'm glad that he still was. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Baxter-Battista
September 17, 2008
I have fond memories of John when he lived in squire village. I am sorry for your loss.
Paul Deserto
September 16, 2008
John and I worked together for about a year and we kept in contact over the years from time to time. John would always bring a smile to my face, just being himself. He wasn't a close friend but he was a good friend. Just knowing him was a pleasure.
Cathy (Weaver) Daly
September 15, 2008
Aunt Roseann, I was saddened and shocked to just now hear of Johnny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sorrowful time.
Gene McDowell
September 12, 2008
The Coakley Family, Sorry to hear of John,s passing at such a young age. I will always remember him and Dennis from J.C Motors. His Father gave me my first job in the car business as a salesman in 1969.
Mark Copeletti
September 12, 2008
Sorry to hear of John's passing. We go back many years. I went to OCCC with him and at that time I did not have a car. He and Barry would give me a ride every morning to th college. I will never forget the good times we had.
Kathy DeCerbo Sheehan
September 11, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of you. You will be in my prayers.
Tony Ciccone
September 11, 2008
The Coakley Family: Sorry to hear of John's passing. Have great memories of him with the New Windsor Rockets, and also at J.C. Motors with Dennis. Great guy with a great smile, will miss him.
Cabrina Whitam(Bertero)
September 11, 2008
Dear Dennis and family:
It has been a lot of years since I have seen John. Dennis please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this time. God Bless all of you.
Michelle Tetro
September 11, 2008
To the entire Coakley Family,
I am very sorry for your loss, John was a strong man, and will be truly missed. You are all in my prayers.
With deepest Sympathy,
Michelle Tetro and Greg Hagopian
Vicky Fiorisi
September 11, 2008
Dear Sandy and family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
joyce prince
September 11, 2008
I knew John 40 years ago in the height of our youth and never have forgotten his happy and friendly personality which for many years has left me thinking about him from time to time over the years ...he sure could play a great guitar..I will keep him in my heart always. His spirit is so alive!
Joyce Prince
Richard Pucino
September 11, 2008
To Sandy and Children:
I was very sorry to learn about the passing of your husband. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Florene (Flo) Price
September 11, 2008
Jen, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
frank mitchetti
September 10, 2008
sandy,ryan,adam:
i will always remember the times when i worked with johnnie(that's what i always called him)at times like this he was allways there for me so the best i can do to remember him is to be there for the one's he always talked about and loved.
Nancy Kosloski
September 10, 2008
Sandy, Ryan, Adam and Jennifer:
We are so sorry to hear about Johns death. His passing is a sure sign that life is not always fair. It sounds like he grabbed on tight to what life would allow him. I can recall the early days when our boys were in Cub Scouts together. Sandy, you and John were a great team. Not long ago your son Ryan came into my office, now a grown business man, and throughout our conversation, we reminisced about those days gone by. Treasure your memories, they are the snapshots of joy and the strength that gets call upon as your pain heals.
~ Nancy, Peter, Matthew & Michael Kosloski
The Wetherbee's
September 10, 2008
Sandy, Ryan, Adam, Jennifer and family
So sorry to hear John is gone. He had such a positive attitude and we always enjoyed his wonderful talks, great referring calls (maybe) and many camp memories. We will miss him a lot!
MYRON & PHYLLIS BERNSTEIN
September 10, 2008
TO THE COAKLEY FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS SMILE AND GREAT PERSONALITY WHEN HE CAME INTO MEDICINE CHEST PHARMACY
Michele McCurry
September 10, 2008
Sandy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I have many great memories of working with John and Dennis at JC Motors and then at JC Foreign car Repair. We had many good times throughout the years and I will remember them always. John will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Darren, Michele, Chris and Kyle
Sonia Quinones
September 10, 2008
Dearest Sandy, Ryan, Adam, Rose & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. We know he fought such a courageous battle for a long time. We will always remember the good times we shared with John at your Halloween parties. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Sonia, Herman, Jennifer & Chris
PAM MORRILL
September 10, 2008
SANDY AND FAMILY
I AM VERY SORRY TO READ OF JOHNS PASSING. I HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF HIS YOUNGER YEARS IN SQUIRE VILLAGE - AND WHEN YOU
LIVED IN NEW WINSOR (AT THE KEY HOLE) I ALWAYS ENJOYED JOHN AND HIS GREAT SINCE OF HUMOR AND KIND WAY . MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME
PAM
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