Washington, District of Columbia
COATES JOSEPH F. COATES Joseph F. Coates was a pioneer in the analysis and interpretation of futures studies and a leader in the early development of the concept of technology assessment. Joe died on October 16, 2014, at his home in Chevy Chase, DC. Trained in organic chemistry, Joe held degrees...
Read MoreVary, I'm sorry you lost your husband Joe. And it is true he was good to his employees, I typed for him around 1985 iwhen you both were working in the offices at your house. Sandra Bruce, formerly Sandra RedEagle, Capitol Hill.
November 11, 2014
Joe was a good man, a bright man and interesting conversationalist. I truly enjoyed being with him.
Wayne Straight
November 11, 2014 | Sykesville, MD
Hi Vary and family, I attended the JFC Memorial Service. Very nice. I learned a lot about Joe and Vary's extended family. Thanks for sharing. I honor Joe and Vary for their landmark contributions to the development of the technology assessment movement, and for their dedication to the maturation of the field especially with regard to methods and methodology and training younger generations such as me. With much gratitude and many thanks, Mahalo, Fred Wood. (GWU/PPSST 1969-1977; OTA...
Fred Wood
November 10, 2014 | Arlington, VA
Vary,
Mary and I send our condolences and deepest sympathy to you and your family and wish you strength and perseverance. I had the pleasure of working with Joe here in the DC area long ago and we kept up with each other through the years. I remember Joe's clear strong voice , beautiful logical arguments and wonderful humor. We all will miss him.
Bernie and Mary Paiewonsky
November 08, 2014 | Bethesda, MD
Vary, my deepest condolences to you. How Peter admired and respected Joe as did I. My thoughts are with you during this period of deepest grief.
Elaine Boettcher
November 07, 2014
Joe was a deeply good, brilliant, original, kind, and very funny man.
We were all blessed to know him.
David Rosenbaum
November 07, 2014 | Arlington, VA
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathy. May the peace of God be with you all in this time of sorrow. Rom 15:33.
G J.
November 03, 2014
My name is Emily Canavan. I am Joe's granddaughter. On behalf of our family, we would like to share the following information:
There will be a memorial service at Mount Airy Mansion in Upper Marlboro, MD on Saturday, November 8 from 1-5p. All are welcome to attend. Family and friends will begin gathering at 1:00, the service will begin at 2:00.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Covenant House New York.
www.mountairymansion.org/home
www.ny.covenanthouse.org
November 03, 2014
Vary,
You have my sincere condolences for your great loss. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time...Psalms 25:16,17
Mimi
November 03, 2014
