John J. Coonrod

Coonrod, John J. COHOES John "JJ" Coonrod, 56, died suddenly at St. Peter's Hospital on July 19, 2008 while awaiting a liver transplant. He was the son of the late Robert T. and Atillia Bochini Coonrod. In addition to his wife, Patricia Dolan Coonrod of Cohoes; he is survived by his aunt, Sr. M. Trinitas Bochini of Baltimore, Md.; his brother, Robert (Martha) Coonrod of Washington, DC; his cousin, Anthony (Michelle) Moore of Arlington, Va.; his son, Jason; and grandchildren, Jason and Samantha Coonrod of Colonie, N.Y.; and his nephew, Alex Coonrod of Washington, DC. Also survived by his beloved companion Coco. "JJ" was a lifelong resident to the Capital District. He attended St. Agnes School in Cohoes, graduated from LaSalle Institute and received his undergraduate degree from the College of St. Rose. His career was dedicated to helping others. It began at St. Anne's Institute in Albany. He was also instrumental in establishing Big Brothers-Big Sisters in Saratoga Springs. He later worked for the NYS Division of Substance Abuse and most recently, at Hedgerow House in Ballston Spa. He was a lover of life and an avid follower of thoroughbred horse racing. Our Jaybird was a friend to many and will be missed. Friends may call at Marra's Funeral Home, 246 Remsen Street, Cohoes, N.Y. on Tuesday, July 22, from 4-8 p.m. and a funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. A memorial service for "JJ" will be held on August 13. Interment will follow in Port Henry, N.Y. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in his name to the Neely House, 750 Washington Street, Box 0716, Boston, MA 02111 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 9031, Pittsfield, MA 01202.