Photo courtesy of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Schnecksville
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
Jun 20, 1964 – Apr 15, 2022 (Age 57)
Andrew T. “Andy” Coen, 57, of Orefield, PA passed away Good Friday, April 15, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice, Allentown. He was the husband of Laura A. (Jones) Coen to whom he was married 22 years. Born in Newark, NJ, June 20, 1964, Andy was the son of Grace (Cashin) Coen of Cherry Hill, NJ and the late Kenneth J. Coen. He graduated from Cherry Hill East High School in 1982 and from Gettysburg College in 1986 where he played football. Andy was the Head Football Coach at Lehigh University for 13 years before retiring in 2018. Coach Coen was a two-time Patriot League Coach of the Year, guiding the Mountain Hawks to 85 victories and 5 Patriot League Titles. He was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award on 3 occasions. Prior to his tenure at Lehigh University, Coach Coen held the following positions; Offensive Coordinator at University of Pennsylania, Offensive Coordinator at Lehigh University, Offensive Coordinator at Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, Grad Assistant Offensive Line Coach at University of Minnesota, Grad Assistant Offensive Line Coach at James Madison University, and began his career as an assistant Offensive Line Coach at Widener University. In 2019, Coach Coen was inducted into the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the National Football Foundation, Hall of Fame. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Orefield, PA.
Survivors: In addition to his loving wife and mother; children, Molly K. Coen, Nolan A. Coen, Finn P. Coen; siblings, Laura Coen, Tom Coen (Barbara), Lee Ann Gerrato (Jason Kroll), John Coen (Tricia), Carolyn McAleer (Matt); many nieces and nephews.
Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am. Thursday, April 21, 2022 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 1879 Applewood Drive – Orefield, PA. Family and friends may pay their respects from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Wednesday, in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, PA. Interment will follow the mass at Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice – 17th Street Inpatient Hospice Care and/or Alzheimer’s Association both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
Read MoreAndy, I found out recently about your passing. In the years we knew each other as kids, you were always a great guy and fun to be around. I wish peace for your family and friends. I know your memory will be a forever blessing for them. Rest in peace, old friend.
Jeff Fredman
March 19, 2023 | Friend
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LeeAnn's Tuesday Yoga Group
May 10, 2022
Coach Coen - to a truly inspirational leader and man. Thank you for believing in all of us and inspiring us to give it our all, on and off the field. We are who we are today in part due to you. Cheers! May you rest in peace.
Scott Grossnickle
April 27, 2022 | Other
My deepest condolensces to Andy's family. I played with him in College at Gettysburg and I was a member of the same fraternity. It was apparent early after I met him that he had a wonderful mind for the game. He was a great leader, friend and always kept us laughing. He was a great influence on me and I will always hold his memory in my heart. My prayers to his family.
Peter Graham
April 23, 2022 | San Francisco, CA | Friend
My condolences on your loss of Andy. I was a Lehigh footballer from the late '70s and only watched Andy's and the team's progress from afar. Their success was evident from the week to week, year to year, scoreboards but his success as a man of character is much greater according to what I heard said of him by his players, teammates and coaching colleagues. God bless you all and Andy's memory.
Dave Melone
April 22, 2022 | Rock Creek, BC
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Tim and Tammy Mohrfeld Family
April 22, 2022
Condolences to the family. Andy and I played football at Gettysburg. He was a kind soul to an incoming freshman back in 1984. Just a really good person. God Bless and rest easy Andy.
Reuben Scott
April 21, 2022 | VA | Friend
My condolences go out to Coach's family and everyone else that got to know him. Lost a great person too soon - will be missed by many.
steven leary
April 21, 2022 | Other
Condolences to the family, You're in my Thoughts and Prayers.
Patricia Boyd
April 20, 2022
