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Helen Coogan Obituary

COOGAN - Helen J. (nee Cox) Age 70 of the City of Tonawanda, July 15, 2008 at Buffalo General Hospital. Wife of 46 years of James A. Coogan; mother of Douglas J. Coogan, Kathy M. Coogan and Gregory A. (Angela) Coogan; grandmother of Mary Clare Coogan; sister of Dorothea Ives and the late Herbert and James Beverly Cox. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 9:15 AM in St. Andrews R.C. Church, 1525 Sheridan Dr. in the Town of Tonawanda. Friends invited. Please assemble at Church. Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation of WNY.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2008.

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Sister Therese Chmura

July 24, 2008

Dear Jim,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Helen. Having spoken to both of you so many times at Serran events, I cannot help but imagine how difficult this time of loss is for you. Be assured of my loving and prayerful support.

Kathy O'Keefe

July 22, 2008

May God bless Helen with great peace and joy! She was a very special lady. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Kathy

Ann Marie Tyrpak

July 21, 2008

Dear Jim and family,
I was sorry to hear of Helen's passing. She was one of my first patients that I followed at the AKC. We will miss her very much, you too Jim. I was so happy for Helen and all of you that she saw her first beautiful granddaughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ann Marie Tyrpak

Sue Stievater

July 20, 2008

Greg, Angela and Mary Clare,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Paul and Wendie Emerson

July 19, 2008

Greg and Family

We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She will be missed. Please accept our deepest condolences. All our love...

Millie & Ken Thayer

July 18, 2008

Dear Jim & family...Please accept our heartfelt sympathy during the passing of your wife & mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers and know that she has gone home and in a much better place.
Sincerely, Your cousin...(oldest daughter of Bill & Ann Gierke)

Patricia Verrall

July 18, 2008

Jim,Gregg & Cathy, I'm so sorry to hear about Helens passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish you much and love and comfort in knowing she is at peace and without pain and in the loving arms of the Lord.

Frank

July 18, 2008

Greg and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in Peace.

Sharon Whalen-Stuart

July 18, 2008

Dear Kathy;
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I know from experience, your faith and inner strength will get you through what is probably the sadest time in your life. Be strong my friend, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

MAUREEN LEPCZYK

July 17, 2008

DEAR JIM & FAMILY,
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS OUR SADNESS OF THE LOSS OF SUCH A WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. SHE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN WITH ME IN MY HEART AND THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I AM SO GLAD THAT I WAS ABLE TO VISIT WITH YOU BOTH RECENTLY. SUCH A PLEASANT TIME THAT I WILL HOLD DEAR TO ME ALWAYS. SHE IS AT PEACE NOW AND WITH GOD AND MY PARENTS. I KNOW NOW IT SEEMS LIKE THE WORLD HAS ENDED...BUT TRUST ME, IN TIME IT WILL FEEL BETTER. MY DAD ALWAYS SAID NOT TO GRIEVE FOR HIM, BUT TO REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES. I HOLD ONTO THOSE TIMES MOST WHEN I AM MISSING MY PARENTS AND TREASURE ALL MY MEMEORIES, AND THANK GOD FOR THOSE THAT I DO HAVE. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND LOVE
KEN & MAUREEN LEPCZYK

Cherie Benzin

July 17, 2008

Dear Jim,
I was so sorry to read about the passing of your wife. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

LOIS CULTRARA

July 17, 2008

DEAR KATHY , WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT YOURS AND YOUR FAMILY LOST. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH BECAUSE NICK AND I BOTH LOST ARE MOTHERS. YOUR MOTHER IS RESTING IN PEACE. SHE WILL LIVE ON IN YOUR HEART AND MIND WITH MEMORIES FOREVER. TAKE PEACE IN THOSE MEMORIES THEY ARE WONDERFUL AND UNFORGETABLE. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. NICK AND LOIS CULTRARA

Chris Fineberg

July 17, 2008

Dear Mr. Coogan, Doug, Kathy and Greg..I am so sorry about your Mom. She was such a wonderful lady. I'm sure my Mom welcomed her with open arms in Heaven. Love, Chris

Jim and Bernie Coughlin

July 17, 2008

We pray for Helen who has gone to rest. May Jesus bring her into the light of His presence.
We also pray for Jim Coogan and the rest of his family.

Frances Phillips

July 17, 2008

Dear Jim & Family,
So sorry to hear about Helen. I will always remember the first time I met you and Helen 46 years ago and all our great get togethers. Helen was a good person and I am sure she is up in heaven with Mom and Dad. My love to all the kids.
God Bless you all,
Frances Phillips (Cangialosi) (AZ)

The Dickerson Family

July 17, 2008

Dear Coogan Family,
I am very sorry to hear the news. Please know that Mrs. Coogan is in my prayers, as are all of you. I will never forget her kindness towards me and my family.

Maria Clare

July 17, 2008

Dear Greg and Angela -

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will remember her and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

peace,
Maria Clare

(Bro.) Nolasco Grace

July 17, 2008

The Soul of Mrs. Coogan will be remember in my Prayers and Masses.

Greg. may God bless you and All the Family.

Irene Long

July 17, 2008

Jim
I was so sorry to read about Helen.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. She was a lovely lady and a great neighbor.
Irene long

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