David A. Coughlin

David A. Coughlin, 67, passed away on Monday.  He was born in Springfield, son of the late Bernard J. and Joan (Backus) Coughlin.  He grew up in West Springfield, where he lived most of his life.  He graduated with an Associate’s Degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture and went on later in life to complete his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts.  He spent his entire career in horticultural sales.  David made friends everywhere he went and would go out of his way to do anything for anybody.  He enjoyed gardening, watercolor painting, and spending time with his friends and family at Sand Pond and Bank Street Beach in Harwich Port.  He also enjoyed his morning coffee gathering at McDonald’s, fishing, and playing pitch with special friends.  He leaves his beloved wife and best friend of 44 years, Mary Ann (Silvestrini) Coughlin; his son, Thomas D. Coughlin and wife, Katherine of Farmington, CT; his daughter, Tracy Lo and her husband, Stephen of San Francisco, CA; his brothers Robert and his wife, Marie, James and his wife, Barbara, Paul and his wife, Kathy, and Mark and his wife, Nancy; his sister, Mary Taskey and her husband, John; his two-year old grandchildren, Claire Coughlin and Olivia Lo, who were his pride and joy; in addition to many nieces and nephews.  David was predeceased by his brother, Bernard.  Friends and family are invited to the Funeral Mass Monday at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church on Chestnut Street in Springfield.  Calling hours at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home will be Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 PM.  For more details please go to curranjones.com.