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Edward Coil Obituary
ITHACA - Edward Milo Coil, age 58, of Ithaca, died October 19, 2007. Edward was born June 16, 1949 and was a native Ithacan. He is the son of the late Walter and Grace Coil. Edward was an employee of the Holiday Inn in Ithaca, and a member of the local Eagles club. Edward is survived by Ellnora Coil (mom); Laurel Hartman, his life partner; and nine sisters and one brother, Dorthea (Gary) Sharp, Mary Monroe, Judy (Don) Fields, Dede (Randy) Wynn, Linda (Hayden) Bealmear, Sue (Tom) Riley, Jill (Jim) LaRow, Sharon (Ray) Ritzler, Betty (Paul) LaRow and Walter Coil Jr.; in addition to many nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at the Herson Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Newfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edwards honor to Challenge Industries in Ithaca NY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Coil
Rhonda (Burke) Weeks
November 8, 2007
My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Eddies family and friends. I just heard last night of his tragic death. I am soo sorry. I know that God is proud to have him with him now in heaven. Eddie was a wonderful man who always had a smile and a kind word of rememberance everytime I saw him Downtown. I believe he went to school with an aunt of mine. And his mom worked with my mother at Oak Hill Manor. He will be deeply missed. I'm sure his memory will live on, especially downtown. He set a good example of being kind and remembering those he knew, never afraid or in too much of a hurry to say Hello. God Bless You Eddie, may peace be with your family. With Love,
Susan Gruff
October 30, 2007
To Laurel and the Coil family,
I send my condolences. Eddie was such a nice person with a smile for everyone. I will miss him very much.
May God bless you and help you in this sad time. Eddie is in a better place.
misty wynn
October 30, 2007
uncle eddie i will always miss you
dede wynn
October 30, 2007
to the family of eddie coil we will always miss your smile we will always keep you in our prayers we will treasure the memories that we had with you forever we love all of you love dede wynn
Lynette and family Sawyer-Schoenfeldt
October 28, 2007
Laurel and family, You have our deepest sympathy, you all are in our thoughts.
Sandy Swansbrough-Jock
October 26, 2007
Eddie you will be so missed. You were very important to me and our cousin Brenda as we were growing up. It makes me sad to know when I return to Ithaca I wont see your smiling face. Laurel, Eddie and Dick are back together again.
Theresa Borden
October 25, 2007
I will miss the Friday visits at my office door and seeing Ed's smileing face. God Bless you Ed and rest in peace.
Mary Ann Compton
October 25, 2007
I was very sad when I heard about Eddie's accident. I am one of the many people his life (and his smile) touched. I met him in the early 80's @ IC when I was working at CFCU. He never forgot me even after all these years! His memory will always warm many hearts.
Debby Sanford
October 25, 2007
I only knew Eddie for a little over a year. He always had a smile and a kind hello to everyone. He will be missed very much. My condolences to Laurel and his family.
tammy rose
October 24, 2007
Yeah when i heard about that tragic news.I really couldn't believe it could happen to him,he was alway's the first person that would help anyone out at anytime in his life.Eddie You'll be in our HEARTS
Casey Coil
October 24, 2007
I never had a chance to meet Edward Coil. But reading the article from the Ithiac Journal touched my heart. From one fellow Coil to another Coil! Rest in peace
Eddie. God Bless your family.
Casey Coil
October 23, 2007
Edward you will be missed by all of us here at the Holiday inn may you reast in peace god bless
Sandy Radcliffe
October 23, 2007
I was very sad to hear of the loss of Eddie. He was a person that I will never forget. I worked at Woolworths for 20 years and Eddie always came in with a smile on his face and a hello and a hug for me. He was a very special kind of person. He will be greatly missed by all. My deepest sympathy to all.
dolly sharp
October 23, 2007
laura
eddie was a great brother one of the best always there with a smile and willing to talk or help he was just like our dad who set the great example for all of us. eddie would not us to be so unhappy because he loved life so much we need to think of all the fun and happy times and laugh like he would have he was my protecter with all my love
dolly
with all my love
Angela Coil-Kern
October 23, 2007
I will miss Eddie very much, he always had a smile when I saw him. I'm very proud to say he was my cousin. Aunt Punkie and Laurel my thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you all very much.
Pastor Calvin Christian
October 22, 2007
We the members of Our Lord's Temple offer our prayer for the family and friends.
I pray that his memories will continue to reflect in our life.
Marilou Stetson
October 22, 2007
Will miss Eddie's presence in Ithaca. He was as much a part of Ithaca as the State Theatre is.He was and is dearly loved by all that knew him.I'll never forget his kindness toward me and my daughter Vicki when he worked with her at KFC.May he now walk peacefully with the angels,and may God grant you all peace at your time of loss.
Roger Rumsey
October 22, 2007
Ed
will be dearly missed by everyone
at V.F.W. Post 961 our condolences to the family.
SUZI MONROE
October 22, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF EDDIE,
I KNEW EDDIE FROM THE HOLIDAY INN HE ALWAYS CAME DOWN STAIRS TO LOOK FOR HIS SHIRT AND SAY HI TO ALL PLEASE KNOW THAT I GRIEVE WITH YOU OVER YOUR TRAGIC LOSS IJUST LOST MY FATHER THE DAY BEFORE, KEEP HIS MEMORY ALIVE ,TALK ABOUT HIM AND REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES.NOT NOW BUT EACH DAY YOU WILL WORK TOWARD JUST REMEMBERING THE GOOD TIMES.MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
SUZI MONROE
HOLIDAY INN
Karen Eustice
October 22, 2007
I will miss his smiling face as will many that knew him. I will always remember the smiles and waves he gave me as I saw him pass by on his bicycle. Love to you Aunt Elanora(Punky),
Cousin Karen (Coil) Eustice
Brenda Denman
October 22, 2007
Eddie was a very dear friend for many years. I will miss the cajoling and teasing we shared at the Eagles Club, and the company we shared with Laurel and Eddie at the Friday Night Fish Fries!!!!
B Stone
October 22, 2007
Eddie,
Your smile will be missed.
Amy Hughes
October 22, 2007
Although I have known Eddie for several years, I have also had the pleasure of working with him at the Holiday Inn. Eddie would stop by my office to chat or just say "hi" whenever he had the chance. I am definately going to miss seeing his sweet smiling face, he was always one of my favorites. My deepest sympathies to Laurel and all of Eddie's Family.
Franklin and Georgy Sawyer
October 22, 2007
We were so very sorry to have heard about Eddie's passing. He was a great, caring person, we will also miss his friendly smile. Our heart goes out to Laurel and his family which we have known for many years. God help you all get thorough this terrible tragedy. We will miss seeing him riding his bicycle all over Ithaca. Franklin and Georgy Sawyer
Janis Strope
October 22, 2007
I met Ed this summer, when I petsat for his birds and cat while he and Laurel went on vacation. I am sad to hear of his passing, and send my best wishes to Laurel.
KAYE WESTFALL
October 22, 2007
I remember Eddie riding his bicycle to the Women's Community Building to see Laurel.
Years later when I moved to Nate's,I was glad to have them as neighbors.He always said hello. I will miss his friendly face and am sadden by the tragic loss.
My deepest sympathy to Laurel and his family.
Marty Gold
October 22, 2007
Ed was a fine, caring man who enriched the lives of all who were lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed. My regards to his family, friends and all in the Ithaca community whose lives are saddened by this tragic loss.
Kevin Miles
October 22, 2007
Ed, it's been a pleasure working with you at the Holiday Inn. You always had a kind word for everyone. My sympathy goes out to your family in their time of loss.
Richard Langendoerfer
October 22, 2007
I will miss Eddie, what a great person to know. My family and I have known Eddie and family for meny years. Eddie was always a very kind hearted person, and a friend anyone would be proud to know. God bless.
RUTHANNE CLARKE
October 22, 2007
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AT THIS
TIME. EDDIE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY THAT HAVE KNOWN HIM THREW THE YEARS LIKE I HAVE,
RUTHANNE CLARKE (FREEPORT,FL.)
Barbara Cogan Bedell
October 22, 2007
I went to junior high school with Ed and will always remember his smiling face and willing spirit! He never failed to say "hello" to me whenever I returned to Ithaca for a visit. He will be missed.
Amy Crowley
October 22, 2007
Ed always made you smile. My heart goes out to Laura and Ed's family.
Angela Brown
October 22, 2007
May God hold your family close during your time of need.My prayers are with your family.
Amanda Voorheis
October 22, 2007
Ed is one of the most heart warming people I have ever had the privilege to know. everyone always knew his name. He will be forever missed. I am grateful to have known him.
To his family I send my deepest sympathy and prayers.
carole cotts
October 22, 2007
I am so soory to hear about the loss of Eddy our family will miss him so much.
Sheila (coil) Mcalughlin
October 22, 2007
Eddie you will missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends in there time of need.
Andrea Mervis
October 22, 2007
im very sorry for your loss though i
did not know him im sending my colandeancses in honor of one of his friends amy cobine my prayers go out to your faimly
renee jacobs
October 22, 2007
We have lost a great person. He always had a smile and kind words. He will be missed by all at the Eagles Club. Our sympathy
to the family and Love to laurel
Renee and Paul Jacobs ithaca
.
lois cox
October 22, 2007
I was very sorry to hear about eddie he was a good friend to me
my prayers and bless to you and your family.God Bless You all
Lisa Freeman
October 22, 2007
Aunt Laurel,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the many, many people in Ithaca who clearly adored Ed! He seemed something of a celebrity there, knowing someone around every turn. An honorary Mayor of sorts! As for me and my daughter,we am mourning a dear uncle who we will miss dearly. The world is mourning a kind man who always had a smile in greeting and would help others in any way he could. BIG HUG to you Laurel!
Love Lisa
BEVERLY COIL
October 22, 2007
We ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
BEVERLY COIL[ AUNT] AND THE LATE WILLIAM H. COIL [UNCLE] AND FAMILY IN FLORIDA, GOD BLESS
cindy grover
October 22, 2007
Really going to miss him.
Lyman Baker
October 22, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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