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Joan COUGHLIN Obituary
May 4, 2022. Daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Martin) Coughlin; sister of the late William J. (late Joan McNulty), (late Christine Dziak) Coughlin; beloved aunt of William (Donna), James (Vera), Joseph (Sue), John (Jeanne), Timothy Coughlin, George Domedion, Michael Domedion and the late Patrick and Thomas Coughlin and Mark Domedion; also survived by many great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2-6 PM at the Thomas H. McCarthy Funeral Home, 1975 Seneca St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 10 AM (please assemble at church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sisters of Mercy. Shorty was a teacher for many years at Archbishop Carroll and St. Mary of Lancaster, and a greeter at the McCarthy Funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan COUGHLIN
Mary Elizabeth Belle
December 12, 2023
While Ms Coughlin was a fab Phys Ed teacher...what many don´t know is she was part of a coffee group every morning at Costanzo´s bakery including my Dad, John Belle and friends. A lasting friendship was built and he thought the world of her.
May they both rest in peace!
Mary Swannie Ryan
May 16, 2022
Miss Coughlin was a wonderful teacher at Archbishop Carroll 72-76. I remember her very fondly. My sympathy to the family.
AL Kane
May 10, 2022
I had the good fortune of having Miss Coughlin as a teacher early in her career in the 1950´s. First in the third grade and later in the sixth grade. As a third grader she taught responsibility in doing your homework and staying on task. In the sixth grade, she was a wonder at keeping her charges in line and had a deft ability to keep our young minds focused and wanting to learn more. Now in my 70´s, I realize what a great teacher Miss Coughlin was and a what a great influence she had on so many, many lives. Thank you, Miss Coughlin. You are surely with the angels now.
Fr. Fred Betti, SJ
May 10, 2022
My prayers and condolences to Joan´s family and very large circle of friends. I have remembered her in Masses this week here at St. Michael´s Jesuit Church. I was blessed to be a fellow South Buffalonian who enjoyed her friendship especially during the years I ministered at St. Agatha and St. Ambrose parishes. Joan taught me a beautiful way to interpret Matthew´s parable of the pearl of great price and I have quoted her in many of my homilies. Her legacy lives on!
Nancy Strychasz
May 8, 2022
Joan was my colleague at Archbishop Carroll in the early 70's. Such a bundle of energy, joy and goodness!! Loved our Friday gatherings at Salvatore's on Delavan after school had finished. Always good for laughter, a good joke, a drink, and FUN! A terrific addition to the heavenly kingdom!
Colleen Eagen
May 8, 2022
So sorry to hear of Joan´s passing. She was a great lady & dear friend of my Mom. May she rest in peace.
Paula Anetrini Connolly
May 8, 2022
Miss Coughlin was a great teacher at Archbishop Carroll. She was also quick witted and funny. All the girls adored her. I remember her fondly and am grateful to have known her. May you be at peace, Miss Coughlin.
Mary DiPirro Eberle
May 7, 2022
Ms. Coughlin was my gym teacher for 3 years at Archbishop Carroll HS (I graduated in1964). I remember her as a cheerful and a no nonsense teacher. Not being very athletic, I always thought she was torturing me but that's another story. I saw her again at my 50th reunion. She hadn't changed a bit! Sending sincere condolences to her family and friends.
John Propis
May 7, 2022
Was one of the best teachers I ever had at St Mary´s Rest In Peace Loved Her.
Molly Comerford
May 7, 2022
Joan was a dear friend of my mom's Jane Sharp Comerford..they use to teach together and Ski out in the Boston Hills almost every weekend in the early years of teaching..my mom had such fond memories of those days...we just saw Joan (Shorty) in January and she was asking about my mom....she had such a positive attitude, great personality and always a smile.
Rest In Peace xoxoxo
The Sharp/Comerford Family (Boston,MA)
Mary E Belle
May 7, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family. She was a great lady & teacher! I am also happy to recall many stories of her and my Dad´s coffee group at Costanzo´s bakery over the years.
Rest in peace!
Nancy Haefner Miloff class of'74
May 7, 2022
Condolences to Miss Coughlin's family and friends. She was my religion teacher at ABC. Miss Coughlin was a favorite teacher of many students. She was smart, compassionate and witty. She was a positive influence in many young people.
JerryOConnor
May 7, 2022
Shorty was a great friend of my mother, Betty Barrett O´Connor. Both a couple of fierce Mt. Mercy girls. Rest In Peace Shorty.
Sandy Ahrens
May 7, 2022
I´m so sorry to hear about Joan!! I will miss waiting on shorty at the Apollo!! Thoughts and prayers for your family
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