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1955
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2017
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John Coene Obituary
AGE: 61 • Bridgewater
61, passed away October 15, 2017 at home, surrounded by family and friends.
John was born and raised in Somerville and most recently resided in Bridgewater. Throughout his life he exhibited a wide range of talents and interests. For many years he was the owner/operator of an excavating company. For the past twenty plus years he was self-employed as a professional American Sign Language interpreter for the deaf. John had a passion for motorcycles and vintage vehicles. His greatest joy was riding motorcycles. He loved spending time with friends and family where his quick wit and wry sense of humor came to life. John will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are his companion Angie Doremus, a son John H. Coene, two brothers Henri and wife Sherrie and Charles and companion Jane, a nephew Jordan, nieces Machion and Jessica, great nieces and nephew Alyssa, Murron, and Dylan.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday October 21, 2017 for friends and family from 5 to 9pm at the Bradley Gardens American Legion, 77 Old York Rd, Bridgewater. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 N. Gaston Ave, Somerville. Cremation was private.
Donations can be made to the The Quaid R. Mobus Foundation, 50 Division St., Suite 50 Somerville, NJ 08876. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.
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Donna Haswell
October 25, 2017
Memories held tight. Be Free my friend.
Amy S
October 21, 2017
Rest easy now my friend Johnny...my prayers and love to all family and friends..always love
Jimmy Gaboda
October 19, 2017
I was so upset to hear Johnny had passed away..John was such an awesome friend to have and l feel fortunate to call him a friend of mine. When l first met him we talked a lot about Harleys. I was in the process of buying my first one and John was giving me advice on it..He took me in his group along with a few other friends and brought me around and introduced me to other bikers. He made me feel like one of the guys and welcomed me..He invited me to Christmas dinner when l had nowhere else to go. That's how Johnny was.He did things for people that only true friends would do. His friends and family were everything to him and it showed..Johnny will be sorely missed by alot of people.He was a true friend, something thats hard to come by
Alan Thomson
October 18, 2017
John was a good guy he will be miss . Ride on brother .
Amanda Genito
October 17, 2017
He was a good dude, who had some great times. I will remember him fondly and feel sad he was taken too soon!
October 17, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Coene family on the loss of John. Many great memories made from Jersey to Colorado. RIP John
Eddie & Frank Honor
Highland Park N.J.
Portsmouth Virginia
October 17, 2017
I am so sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7
Lisa Spagna
October 17, 2017
My deepest sympathy to all who loved John. He was the BEST man at my wedding. He made me laugh so many times. I will always hold on to the funny memories I have of him. He will be missed. I am so very sorry.
Deb Wagner
October 17, 2017
This earth will never be the same. Upon meeting John more than a few years ago he quickly became a big brother, complete with the teasing and banter you would expect between siblings. We didn't always agree on things but there was always respect that we thought we kept cleverly disguised as mischievous sarcasm. John was one of the most unique individuals I have ever had the honor of knowing. We will never be the same.
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troy Conway
October 17, 2017
RIP BROTHER! RIDE ON John!!! My condolences to the family never forgotten!! John was a great guy always Friendly and may he rest in peace
Carol Blew-Gamatko- Stankunis
October 17, 2017
R.I.P. JOHN, I will always remember you from the day I met you, Charlie and your Dad with his dog at the Fairview Ave. Bar on Fairview Ave. In Somerville, NJ! I was 18 and just turned legal age to drink and you were 19 and stood up to give me your seat at the bar next to my Dad! I will never forget your kindness and so glad to have reconnected with you last year at the Eagles Club! So sorry that you had to leave us but you will be in my prayers! You can ride easy now! Prayers up!
June Ketrow
October 16, 2017
John was a great friend and a great Person! I have known him from his Bother Henri , Herni was the best man at my wedding . I know the Coene family for about 34 years had great time with with all the brother, John R.I.P My Prays are with all the Coene Family
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