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Michael Coyne Obituary

COYNE, Michael Robert Of Walpole, formerly of Norwood, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2009. He was 56. Born and raised in Norwood, he graduated from Norwood High School and Massasoit Community College in Canton. Mr. Coyne was a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, actively serving from 1977-1981. He worked as a Systems Programmer for the Department of Corrections in Walpole. Along with his family and friends, music was an enormous part of Michael's life. He played the guitar daily and was the guitarist, and often singer in the band, Full Moon. He recently joined the choir at Blessed Sacrament Church in Walpole. Mr. Coyne is survived by his father and step-mother, Robert and Marilyn Coyne of Walpole; two daughters: Sandi Lee Coyne and Stacey Ann Coyne, both of Norwood; two sisters: Jeanne Hunt of Stoughton, and Beverly Corsetti and her husband David of Canton; a nephew, Matthew Mosher of Somerville; his former wife, Donna Coyne; and his close friend, Barbara Finn. He was predeceased by his mother Muriel Coyne and his brother Joseph Coyne. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 8:00am from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood, then at 9:00am at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Interment will follow the Mass in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec 8, from 4:00-8:00pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Michael R. Coyne to the Walpole Community Food Pantry, P.O. Box 43, Walpole, MA 02081. Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood 781-762-0174

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 7, 2009.

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Mary Pat Curran

December 29, 2009

Dear Coyne Family - I was so sorry to read of the passing of Michael (which is how we all addresed him at St. Catherine's in the late 1950's). I have a small school photo of him from 1st or 2nd grade at St. Catherine's and would be glad to send it to you if you would like it. He even signed his own name on the back. With Sympathy to you all - Mary Pat Curran

Susan Hansson

December 14, 2009

Dear Coyne Family
We are so sorry to hear Mikey passed. Growing up Mike and Joey were like a second family to us, my parents loved them both. They were always at the house. And of course, my sister Irene and I always remember them as part of our youth, of growing up. I light candles for Joey all the time and will for Mikey now too.
Susan Gerulskis Hansson

Susan Hansson

December 13, 2009

Dear Coyne Family,
I am so sorry to hear that Mikey passed so young. I will always remember his sense of humor and laughter. He loved to watch old movies with my father and they would make jokes through the whole show, my family loved him, inluding the grandparents! He was my first real love. We all adored Joey too and light candles for him often. Now we will add Mikey.
Susan Gerulskis Hansson

December 11, 2009

Sandi and Stacey - I'm so sorry you lost your dad. And to the rest of the Coyne family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mikey spent a lot of time with our family back when we were in our teens and twenties, and I always smile when thinking of Mikey, and of Joey. Jeanne Gerulskis

December 11, 2009

Dear Coyne Family, The last time I saw Mikey he was being a loving father bringing his two daughters through the Haunted House in Canton for Halloween. He was a friendly, down-to-earth person. My condolences to you all. Janice Gerulskis Hamby

December 9, 2009

To the Coyne Family,

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. We went to school with him and he was a great guy. So sorry for your loss.

Paul and Rayhme (Eysie) Cleary
Class of 1971

December 9, 2009

To the Coyne family,
Please accept our sincere condolences from my family. I worked with Mike. He was a great guy and I loved working with him. He will be greatly missed. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences,
Lili

Irene Tewksbury

December 9, 2009

Dear Coyne Family,

I am so so sorry about your loss. Back when I was in Junior High, Mikey was over our house every day and like a big brother to me. He was mostly in the Coast Guard when I was over your house with Joey but when he was home he felt like family.
Shocked to hear he is gone now, I just put a beach stone and shell on Joey's grave on 11/19 so he was on my mind. Very sad.
I wish you strength and comfort.
Irene Gerulskis Tewksbury

December 9, 2009

Stasie, We send our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. You are in our hearts today & everyday.
May your dad Rest In Peace.

-Debbie & Savannah

December 8, 2009

Sandi -
We are so very sorry for the loss of your dad. It was always a special treat for Juliana when he played his guitar for the children and one for us to see the special bond between you and him. Please know we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and please don't hesitate to call if you need anything.

Suzanne and Colby Caravaggio

Rene O'Neil

December 8, 2009

Dear Bob, Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Michael. Much love, Sheila, Jimmy, Paul & Rene O'Neil

Alison Browne

December 8, 2009

Stacey and Sandi,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dad. My condolences to the whole family.

December 8, 2009

Sandi, you are in our thoughts and prayers today and always. Thinking of you. The O'Leary Family - Susan, Terry, Reilly and Anna

Karen Dyke Dumas

December 8, 2009

Donna,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.We will not forget the good times we all had in the past.. growing up in Norwood.
Love Karen (Dyke) Dumas

Karen Dyke Dumas

December 8, 2009

To the Coyne family,
Please accept our sincere condolences from my family.Kevein Dyke,Jean Dyke and Karen Dyke Dumas.

December 8, 2009

Sandi-
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that you have the entire Family Ties community praying for you!
Kristen McElaney

Tiffany Purpura

December 8, 2009

Kyle will carry on with his love of music because of you. You had him strumming a guitar before he could even put 2 words together.
We love you and will miss you very much!

December 7, 2009

To the Coyne family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I worked with Mike and share your sorrow. Mike was a great guy and I loved working with him. He will be greatly missed. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences,
Diane Silva

Me and my best friend

Kerrian Cowell

December 7, 2009

I love you Uncle Mike. I will never forget the fun times we shared! Your music, as it always was, will be apart of me forever

Ted Mulvehill

December 7, 2009

To the Coyne family - please accept the sincere condolences of the entire Norwood veterans' community. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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