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Joseph O'Coin Obituary
He leaves his wife of 54 years, Jane A. (Hurley) O'Coin; three children, Patricia K. Silvey and her husband Ronald of Glastonbury, CT, Joseph P. O'Coin, Jr. of Auburn and Terence P. O'Coin and his wife Mary of Sturbridge; a brother, Jack O'Coin of Grafton; three sisters, Kathleen "Tootie" Brodeur of Worcester, Margaret Pappas and her husband Angelo of Worcester and Virginia Ford of Paxton; three grandchildren, Maryjane Silvey, Charles and Emma O'Coin; and a sister-in-law, Eleanor O'Coin of Worcester. A brother, Robert O'Coin and two sisters, Mary Binienda and Ann McGrail, predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of Edward M. and Kathleen (Mahoney) O'Coin and graduated from St. Peter's High School and St. Francis University and was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army, serving in the Philippines during WWII.
Joseph was a sales manager at New England Telephone Co. for 33 years, he also worked in the sales department at O'Coin's Store in Worcester. He was a member of St. Peter's Church, the Catholic Alumni Sodality of Our Lady at the College of the Holy Cross, the Saint Francis University Alumni Sodality, the Knights of Columbus Alhambra Council #88, the Main South American Legion Post #341,and the New England Telephone Pioneers of America.
The funeral will be held Wed., Dec. 3, from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 11 AM in St. Peter's Church. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting Hours are Tues., Dec. 2, from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, the Auburn District Nurses Assoc., 191 Pakachoag St., Auburn, 01501. To place an on-line condolence, please visit
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Darlene Carlson
December 17, 2008
Joe, I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. May you and your mom find comfort with the days to follow! Take care and God bless! I'm thinking of you..... as always!
Stephen Connor
December 4, 2008
Dear Mrs. OCoin, Patty, Joe, Terry and extended families, So sorry to hear of Mr. O'Coin's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will always remember Mr. O'Coin as a great Dad who always welcomed us into your home, camp, or on the front yard skating rink. May you enjoy great memories in the days and years to follow. Peace
David Paxton Fournier,I
December 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of loss. May God bless you and keep you always.
Packy
Kathleen Madaus
December 2, 2008
Dear Jane, Patty and Ron, Joey, Terry and Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's death. God rest his honorable soul. He loved all of you and was so proud of his grandchildren. He faced immense health challenges and time after time he rebounded with the help of his loving family. He will be missed. I will pray for your peace of mind and heart.
Love to all,
Mrs. Gerald F. (Kathleen) Madaus, Sr.
John Connor
December 2, 2008
The Connor Family extends their thoughts and prayers to the O'Coin family. You were blessed with a great Dad, we are sorry to see another Sumner Street friend pass away.
Frank Raymond
December 2, 2008
Anne and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Joe was always kind and helpful to Terry's friends.
The Raymonds
Michael Foley
December 2, 2008
Joe,
So sorry to learn of the loss of your dad. Please pass along my condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Foley and family
David Johnson
December 2, 2008
Joe, I am so sorry for your loss. you are in my thoughts as always, and your Brother, Sister and Mother too.
Kevin Hussey
December 2, 2008
The Hussey family wishes to extend our condolences to the O'Coin family at your loss.
Kevin Hussey & family
Christine Delage Johnson
December 2, 2008
Joe,
I was so sorry to read of your fathers passing. My sympathys are with you. Take care.
Kerry Thorpe
December 2, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
John Riley
December 2, 2008
I am sorry to hear of the passing on of Joe. I was very close to his sister Ann McGrail and their family. Now Joe has joined Ann, Mary, and Bob in eternal peace in heaven. My prayers are with you.
Pauline Merrick
December 1, 2008
Joe,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts.
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