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Rev. Msgr. William R. Coen

William Coen Obituary

Of Milton, Feb. 8. Beloved son of the late Thomas J. and Annie M. (Farrell) Coen. Brother of Ruth F. Harrington of Brighton and the late Mary Galvin, Ann Bokoske, Mildred, Margaret, Lawrence, Thomas, Joseph and Edward Coen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main St., (Rte 20) WALTHAM, Sunday Feb. 10, 3-7 p.m. A Rite of Reception will be held at St. Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Rd, Milton, Monday at 2:00 p.m. Msgr. Coen will lie in state there until 8:00 p.m. Concelebrated Funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth Church Tuesday morning at 11:00. His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law will be the Principal Celebrant. Among his assignments Msgr. Coen served as Pastor at St. Paul Church, Dorchester, Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale and St. Gerard Majella Church, Canton and in the Society of St. James The Apostle Missions in So. America. At the time of his death, he was Senior Priest in Residence at St. Elizabeth Church. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympahty may be made to Boston Catholic TV Center, 55 Chapel St., Newtonville, MA 02160-9109. Interment Calvary Cemetery Waltham.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2002.

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Joanne Slavin

February 11, 2002

You've always held a special place in our hearts. May you rest in peace.



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and Mary Shea.

Karen Waterman

February 11, 2002

You inspired me to love Jesus Christ as a friend and not just a higher power. Thank you for your joy and love that made your masses enjoyable and thoughtful.

Janice Lynch

February 11, 2002

You were one of the best and I'll never forget you. My fondest memory is when we crashed that wedding at the hotel in Ireland. You just went right up to the bride, said hello like you belonged there, and we started in on the dance floor!

WILLIAM & ANNE KENNEY

February 10, 2002

May you find peace and thank you for all the great memories from our Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

From all the Huntington Beach, CA and Sts. Simon and Jude Friends and Fellow Pilgrims.

Louise Lynch

February 10, 2002

We will miss you...

Your happy smile

Your thoughtful ways

Your love of God and people.



Julia and I were so very blessed to have known you and worked as your secretaries.



May you rest in peace.



Louise Lynch

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