Peter D. Coley

Peter Coley Obituary

80, of Rockport on August 28, 2008. Husband of Moyra (Kelly) Coley of Rockport, MA. Father of Suzanne Capuano and her husband Frank of Mount Laurel, NJ, Shane Coley and his wife Kristine of Wellesley, MA and Simon Coley and his wife Devony of Framingham, MA. Also survived by six grandchildren. His funeral will be held from the Burgess and Mackey Funeral Home, 201 Main St., ROCKPORT on Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joachim's Church, Broadway, Rockport, at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friend are cordially invited to attend. The burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport. Visiting hours at the funeral home are on Monday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Hospice of the North Shore Inc., 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. Burgess and Mackey Funeral Home Rockport, MA 978-546-6773

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Coley

12 Entries

Ralph Woodbury

January 6, 2024

I remember Peter. My dear great friend. We had so many wonderful Chats. & laughed to
Gather
Rest in peace Peter.
Ralph Woodbury

Warren and Mary Dickson

September 24, 2008

I knew
Peter as a competitor (until we hired him away), salesman, sales manager and publisher and have so many fond and humerous memories that I will never forget him. Mary and I have truly been fortunate to have known this delightful man. It will be great to see him again some day.

Carol Whitney

September 19, 2008

Mum, Sue, Shane, and Simon: I am so sad to hear of your loss. Of course, my memories go way back to the happy-go-lucky father figure I knew in Upper Montclair. Always a funny story, a ready smile, and that twinkle in his eye . . . a special man.

Michele Dorris

September 4, 2008

Dear Mrs. Coley, Sue, Shane, Simon:
I was very sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Coley. My prayers are with all of you at this time.

Greg Anastos

September 2, 2008

Dear Moyra and the whole Coley Family, I am so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. He was a Wonderful and Incredible man. It was an honor to work for Peter, but more importantly, to be a friend. Helen Keller once said, "What we have once enjoyed we can never lose... all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Peter will always be a part of me.

Ora Dunbar

September 1, 2008

Peter was a great guy and a wonderful friend. Every place he went, he made friends and his stories of his travels and life were special. He mentored so many young people along his path. He will be missed.

Jeanne & Donna Cronenberger

September 1, 2008

Dear Moyra, please except our deepest sympathies and to all your family. It is comforting to remember all the happy times we shared here in Montclair,NJ, then in Wellesley and onto Rockport, not to forget our great tip to Ireland. Peter traveled the world in business and enjoyed sharing his experiences. As he hung up the phone after a conversation or left us after a visit his last words were always "God Bless". May God Bless you now Peter.

Phil & Melanie Branon

August 31, 2008

To Peter's Family, please accept our condolences. Peter was a talented and entertaining man, who lead the EDN team in the market and ultimately across Ireland. His stories and life lessons were legendary, as well as his ability to recant them. He left a mark and will truly be missed.

JOHN&GLORIA LUCIANO

August 30, 2008

It is with deep sorrow that we learn of the passing of our dear friend Peter. He had so much compassion for others and i can remember our walks through the town of Rockport when he would stop and truly enjoy talking with many friends along the way I remember his many visits to our home here in Florida where we would celebrate his birthday's every February. We have lost a true friend .We pray that God will give Moyra and her wonderful family the strength and courage to bear this tremendous loss .Our lives were enriched by this wonderful man and he will always be remembered for the many good works he performed for others. When in his presense you always felt welcomed. We know he is gone from this world but is now enjoying his new home in heaven

Frank Sibley

August 30, 2008

After spending many enjoyable years working with Peter in the late1980's and early 1990's I came to view Peter as a true publishing professional and also as a friend . While he will be sorely missed by all of us who knew Peter , he will never be forgotten . In fact I can hear his wonderfully unique laugh right now . Rest in the arms of the Lord Peter ! Frank J. Sibley

Kathy Leonard

August 30, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I worked on EDN Magazine when Peter was Publisher and still later when he was Publishing Director. I remember his stories and good humor so well. He'd always tell me that I wore the map of Ireland on my face and that I had to go back and trace my roots. He was a larger than life personality and he'll be missed by those who knew him.
May he rest in peace.

Debbie Virtue

August 29, 2008

Dear Moyra, Suzanne, Shane and Simon. I worked with your father for many years at Cahners and to this day he is still an inspiration. What a character and what knowledge of publishing and how to jazz it up!
There are so many stories that still exist! I was honored to know him. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Kind regards,
Debbie Virtue

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