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Gabriel Coconate Obituary

Gabriel L. ''Cokes'' Coconate Sr., 80, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Roselyn ''Dolly'' nee Chiappeta; loving father of Gabriel L. Jr. (Geraldine) Coconate, Pamela (Pasquale) Mazzone, Frank (Annie), Jeanette, James and Louis Coconate; beloved son of the late Louis (the late Jennie) Coconate, nee Yario; loving grandfather of Gabriel III, Roselyn, Joseph, Maria, Vincent, Antonina, Lucia and Frankie Jr.; dear brother of Anthony (Rosalie) Coconate and Grace Rossi; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. 40 year employee of City of Chicago, Streets and Sanitation Dept. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St. Thecla Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 29, 2005.

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INGER TEDESCO

January 30, 2006

Dear Coconate Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your father was a great man.

Love,

Dolores Green

October 1, 2005

Dear Louie and family,

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

With sympathy,

Kathy Ferrara

September 30, 2005

Louie & Family,



My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Don't be afraid to always show your love for one another.

Roy Ashcraft

September 29, 2005

Dear Coconate Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I liked your dad for his honesty and friendship. His wonderful family is a great legacy. God Bless you all. Roy

Claibone Summerville

September 29, 2005

With deepest sympathy from the Summerville Family may these words bring comfort to you and your family always. John 11:25, 26: “Jesus said to her: ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. What a hope for the future, may this bring comfort to the Coconate family and friends.

Randall Sherman

September 29, 2005

Frank,

May you and your family always remember the love your father had for each of you. I am certain that he will remain in your thoughts and in your hearts all the days of your lives.

Joe Battaglia

September 29, 2005

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Fahey Family

September 29, 2005

Dear Coconate family,

We are so sorry to hear the news about your Dad.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Roselyn & Maria Mazzone

September 29, 2005

Papa we love you and you will always be a part of us. We will never forget your funny sayings like pan-E-cakes, pick-a-dilly, and BooBoo LaLa. Love your granddaughters Roselyn and Maria

Jo Buscemi

September 29, 2005

Dear Jimmy



My Mother and I want to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad.

Know that your Dad is in a better place and no longer suffering.

We will keep him and you in our thoughts and prayers.

May your Dad rest in peace with our Lord.



God Bless you all.

Love,

Mary and Jo Buscemi

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

September 29, 2005

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