Patrick Joseph Coffey

Maureen, Sylvia and I express our sympathy to you and your family. I met Patrick several times, he always left me with a great feeling.

He was my teacher, my mentor, and he became my friend. He has gone before us to prepare the way for us.

To Maureen - I read in the Marquette Alum Magazine about Patrick's death. I'm writing with sorrow for you and all of your large family --- yet also to say how glad I am that you got to spend your life together and raise a large, loving family. We lost touch after our years at Marquette. But I have a clear, clear memory of you and he on a day in 1960, at the end of a spring semester. Patrick had just said goodbye to you and walked away down the sidewalk, swinging a closed up umbrella. He...

My deepest condolences to the family during this very difficult time. I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to meet and work with Patrick and his impact he had on my life and so many others. May God’s love provide peace and the faith to support you at this time

I know apples don't fall far from the tree...I only know young Pat. He is one of the nicest men I have had the pleasure of teaching with at BEHS. I can only imagine the loss of "senior" Pat's impact on family and friends. Life and relationships are precious.

Dear Colleen and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Keep the happy memories of your times together close in your heart. My thoughts and prayers and with you. With deepest condolences,

Dear Colleen and Family,
Having read Patrick Joseph Coffey's Obituary I now know why Colleen and I are so similar. My dad's obituary was filled with many of the same phrases when he passed away 2 years ago. He sounds like a wonderful man and I know you will all miss him terribly. No matter how old we are, losing a parent, spouse, brother, friend, or colleague is a life altering experience. Be kind to yourselves and make time to grieve and celebrate the life you shared. You are in my...

So sorry to hear the news, we will miss him in the St Cam writing group. His love of family was so very evident in his writing.