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KEVIN COUGHLIN Obituary

COUGHLIN, Kevin J. Of South Boston, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2020. Beloved husband of Heather (Crabbe) Coughlin. Devoted father of Kevin J. Coughlin, Jr. and Christine of West Roxbury, Micaela Coughlin and Paul Donlon of Roslindale, Logan Coughlin and his dog Zeus, Liam Coughlin and Catherine Cohen all of South Boston. Brother of Francis Coughlin, Peggy and Gerard Higgins all of South Boston, Brian and Dorothy Coughlin, Maryellen and Joe Anderson, all of Plymouth, Karen Regan Conroy of South Boston, Michelle and John Kerr of Plymouth, and the late Joyce Coughlin and Maureen Dahill. Brother-in-law of Richard Dahill. Grandfather of Riley, Braeden, Mason and Natalie Coughlin. Son of the late Francis and Margaret (Logan) Coughlin. Son-in-law of the late Claire Crabbe. He was the loving uncle to the Crabbe and Coughlin families. Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON on Tuesday, September 15th from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in Gate of Heaven Church, 615 East Fourth Street, South Boston on Wednesday, September 16th at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment private. Kevin played in one of the greatest high school hockey games in Massachusetts history in 1974, when South Boston came back and beat Arlington in the Boston Garden. Following his graduation from South Boston High he played college hockey at Michigan State. He also was a longtime coach with South Boston Youth Hockey and Soccer. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kevin may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2020.

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Chris Aylward

September 6, 2023

Kevin it´s been 3 years but you are not forgotten. I remember meeting you at a restaurant bar and had a great conversation about the days gone by. God bless you and please keep a seat warm for the rest of us

John Attridge

September 15, 2020

Great man with a great attitude and great words “iron sharpens iron , brutha” he would say to me. Also “2-0 is an unsafe lead!” He had a smile and time for anyone and everyone. Anyone who doesn’t miss him didn’t know him.

John Attridge

September 15, 2020

Great man with a great attitude and great words “iron sharpens iron , brutha” he would say to me. Also “2-0 is an unsafe lead!” He had a smile and time for anyone and everyone. Anyone who doesn’t miss him didn’t know him.

Pat Kane

September 14, 2020

Peggy and family,
So sorry for your loss.

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DeDee Botman

September 13, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

David Laverdiere

September 13, 2020

My deepest sympathy to Coughlin Family from The Laverdiere’s

Janice Bowers

September 13, 2020

My condolences also to all Kevin’s siblings; Franny, Peggy Ann, Brian, Maryellen, Karen, Michelle and Richie. Also my sympathies to all nieces and nephews. I’m so sorry this family has had so much tragedy. Love to all, Janice

Janice Bowers

September 13, 2020

Heather, Kevin, Michaela, Logan Liam and families please accept our sincere sympathy. I am saddened to hear of Kevin’s passing. I think of Kevin boasting with a big smile, every time he was asked about his family. He was a very proud of all of you. Try to be strong during this very difficult period. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and hugs to all,
Janice and Tom Bowers

Patricia Campbell

September 12, 2020

I remember when Heather and Kevin got together, I was happy for Heather, as Kevin was a great guy, they married, started the beautiful family they’ve created. Anytime I saw Kevin throughout the years he’d say, “how ya doing honey”, next ask questions about my life and truly listen. I always thought, now that is a measure of a person. Gods Blessings to you my dear friend Heather, your family and to the Coughlin’s, May your good memories of Kevin sustain you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Love and Deepest Condolences - Patti, George and Ingrid

Karen Bany Cassino

September 12, 2020

Such a great guy!!! I have known him since Kindergarten and elementary school at Gate of Heaven and all through high school. Will be surely missed. Sorry for your loss to the Coughlin family.

Karen Bany Cassino
South Boston, Ma

kenny callow

September 12, 2020

for many years we lived around the corner from each other and i always felt close to the coughlin family, especially brian, joyce and kevin. i am saddened hearing the news that kevin had to leave so early. to all the coughlins i am sorry for your loss. kenny callow

Chris aylward

September 12, 2020

Kevin was always a gentleman, a smile, how are you doing and how’s your family. This is a sad day when such good people leave us way too soon. To the entire Coughlin family I hope the great memories of Kevin will help you through this time. May god bless your wife and children

Maureen England

September 12, 2020

So sorry to hear about this tremendous loss. My condolences to the family.

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Sep

15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston

146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

Sep

16

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Gate of Heaven Church

615 East Fourth Street, South Boston, MA

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146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

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