Joseph Edward Coco Jr.

1955 - 2023

Joseph Edward Coco, Jr., of Austin, Texas, unexpectedly departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born on July 1, 1955, in Beaumont, Texas, to the union of Jimmie Lou Redmond Coco and Joseph Edward Coco, Sr., of Beaumont.

Joe was devoted to his family. He took immense pride in his sons and grandsons. He cherished the times he spent hunting with them on the "Dos Hijos Ranch," kayaking on the Frio River, and fishing on the bays of Port Aransas. He graduated from Forest Park High School in 1973 where he was a significant golfer. Upon graduating from high school, he attended Lamar University School of Business on a golf scholarship and joined the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was the life of the fraternity parties and earned the nick name the "Italian Stallion." Apparently, he was the only Italian that did not pledge ATO. In 1977, he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and went to work for Mobil Oil where both his father and father-in-law were employed.

Joe was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in both Austin and Corpus Christi, Texas. He worked for Mobil Oil Corporation and Koch Industries. Joe retired in 2006, after 30 years of employment in the Petro Chemical Industry. Joe was active in the Boy Scouts of America and Incarnate Word Academy. Joe was a problem-solver who often took on difficult projects at home, his neighborhood, IWA, and his beloved church. He enjoyed volunteering at the church where he served as an usher and fulfilled any "Mr. Fix It" jobs that Father Tomasz asked of him. He was a spiritual man and was involved in numerous church activities. Joe lived a fulfilling life as a son, brother, husband, uncle, father-in-law, grandfather, son-in-law, and most importantly as a friend to all who welcomed him.

Joe leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 29 years, Margot Ortega-Coco of Austin, Texas; son, Tyler Coco, and his wife, Worley Antil-Coco, of Beaumont; son, Jared Coco of Austin; sister, Sheila Coco; nieces, Alyssa Bottinelli and Katie Bottinelli, all of Anaheim Hills, California; and grandsons, Wyatt Coco and John Oscar Coco. Joe's devoted Labrador, Molly, will miss their walks at home in Austin, their adventures at the ranch, and their swimming in the Frio River in Leakey, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lauren Coco; his mother, Jimmie Lou Redmond Coco; and his father, Joseph Edward Coco, Sr.

A gathering of Mr. Coco's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont.

Interment is not immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones in the future when an interment is scheduled.

The pallbearers will be Chris Coco, Charlie Coco, Rusty Coco, Justin Devillier, Roberto Perez, Dave Koss, John Ishmael, and Gray McCracken. Honorary pallbearers are Andres Baldez, Jr., Jaidan Pena, J-Dun Tripp, Pablo E. Tripp, Andrew Perez, Oliver Bowden, and Anthony Bowden.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692 and/or Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 2914 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75204.

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