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James Cochrane Sr. NORFOLK - James C. Cochrane Sr., 81, passed away Oct. 19, 2010. A native of Utica, N.Y., he had worked as a police officer with the City of Norfolk with 19 years of service. He was Catholic, a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He is survived by his five children, James Cochrane Jr., Patricia Kleinhuizen, Robert Cochrane, Steven Cochrane, and Malia Woodard; nine grandchildren, Lisa Garcia, Kimberley Pacheco, Stephanie Cochrane, Joseph Cochrane, Robert Cochrane, Abigail Cochrane, Ashley Bell, Billy Cochrane and Lyndsey Cochrane; and two great-grandchildren, Julia Pacheco and Bryanna Pacheco; and his loving companion, Betty J. Wells. He was predeceased by a son, William Cochrane. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Monday from noon until 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Norfolk F.O.P. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 23, 2010.

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October 26, 2010

"Dear Jimmy, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your father. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family" always,your ex-police partner,

Floyd Williams

October 26, 2010

"Dear Jimmy, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your father. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family" always,your ex-police partner,

John Murray

October 25, 2010

May happy memories carry you though this sorrowful time. Our prayers and deepest sympathy. John J. and Barbara A. Murray

John Myers

October 25, 2010

Jimmy, I was sorry to hear about your father's passing. Pleas know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 23, 2010

Dear Jimmy,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of tragedy.
Lee Martin
NPD Retired

October 23, 2010

Jim sorry for your lose God bless and give you strenth
J & B Bennett

October 23, 2010

Dear Jimmy,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this time and enlisting God's help for all of you.
Roni Tomarelli

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