Joshua-Coffey-Obituary

Joshua M. Coffey

Obituary

COFFEY, Joshua M., 24, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2008. As a baseball coach, he touched hundreds of young lives by influencing them with his love for the game. Josh had played professionally with the Florida Marlins and Cincinnati Reds organizations. Surviving are his parents, Michael W. and Leigh S. Coffey of Mechanicsville; loving sister, Dara; paternal grandmother, Charlotte H. Coffey; maternal grandparents, Chester and Evelyn Sheffer; uncle, Neil Coffey; aunts, Beth Waddell and Faith Boyle; and many friends. Services will be Saturday, 3 p.m. at Faith Landmark Ministries, 8491 Chamberlayne Ave. Memorials may be made to your local animal humane society.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Joshua you are missed. You are in my thoughts everyday and will always be missed. My big man, Chacha misses you so much and my love for you will never change. Dara has two beautiful baby boys that would adore you. Keep pushing your baseball team, I know all of them adore and respect you. Love you my little man. Grandma Chacha

Joshabear I just spent an hour alone crying. I tried to keep it bottled up but I had to let it go. I miss you so much, it hurts my heart ! My son, my son you left too soon. From the hole in my heart I love you so much.

Joshua it seems like it was only yesterday that I got the news. You are on my mind daily and in my dreams. I hope you are coaching the little angels in baseball and you all are winning every game. Joshua you made everyone feel important and loved. You respected and cared for anyone that crossed your path. He was so full of love and had a smile that would light up a room. I know you are my Angel watching over me. I miss you my little man and Chacha will always have you in my heart. Love you...

My son, it brought such joy and pride to my heart to say those two words. Now I must rejoice in in the confidence of seeing you again soon.
Your mom is great, such a blessing to me and to everyone fortunate enough to meet her.
You're gonna be an uncle!
Yes Daraboo and Jordan are having a little one ❤.
A Boy!
Love you My Son
Pops

Today March 3rd is a day I will never forget. Joshua it has been 15 years ago that I received the bad news. It seems like yesterday. I just wish that you had realized how much you meant to so many people. You touched so many with your kindness, beautiful smile, soft voice and love for your Cats. Pru is still with me. You are my little man and no one will ever take your place. Love and miss you so much. Cardinals visit every day so I know you are here with me. Love and miss you so much....

The man himself, I miss ya buddy. I’m still out here coaching these boys like you did for me. Around this time it’s almost impossible for me not to think about you. What I would do to have a beer and chat with ya man. Love ya Josh