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JOHN M. COFFEY, II
On April 7, 2012, JOHN MICHAEL COFFEY II, age 53, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of the late John M. and Margaret M. Coffey. He is survived by his loving wife Diane (nee Orvos); his devoted daughters Katie and Maureen; his siblings Stephen, Margaret Mary "Maggie" Morris, Kevin (Sherry), Patrick (Janet), Colleen Copeland (Paul) and many loving nieces, nephews, and other relatives.The family will receive visitors on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, Inc., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said Thursday, April 12 at 12 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection, Ellicott City. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coffey Family Education Fund, c/o TD Bank, 3132 Briggs Chaney Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20904. www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com
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Andre Twyman
April 13, 2012
Sorry to hear about your lost. My heart and thoughts are with you. He will truly be missed. Prayers to you and family.
Cindy Hawke
April 12, 2012
Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We were so sorry to hear about John and are sending loving thoughts and hugs your way. Cindy and Dave Hawke
Susan Blanchard
April 11, 2012
May your memories and your love for each other sustain you now and in the days to come. There is no greater gift than the time spent together over a lifetime. Prayers to you all. The Blanchard family
Sean Carmody
April 11, 2012
Much love and prayers go out to my family in Maryland at this time. We are saddened to hear of John's passing. He will be truly missed. From the Carmody family in Tarzana - Sean, Jamie, Shannon, Connor, and Taylor
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April 10, 2012
Diane, Kathleen and Maureen, So sorry to hear about John's passing. Love and prayers go out to you all. Claudia (cuz) and Bob Leonard
The Better Family
April 10, 2012
We are so deeply sadden by the loss of our neighbor and friend John. Our prayers are with you Diane and the girls. God's comfort and care is with you all. Deryl, Adrienne, Ariel and Aaron
Cecelia Rohrbacher
April 10, 2012
My heartfelt condolences go out to my cousin Diane and her beautiful daughters Katie and Maureen and also to the rest of John's family. So sorry to hear of John's passing - you are all in our thoughts and prayers...
Cecil, Jeff, Melissa, Sarah and Harley
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