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Patrick Coffey Obituary
Patrick Joseph Coffey, of Wauwatosa WI, and raised in Brooklyn NY, was born in 1932 and entered into eternal life on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. Pat's spirit is carried on by his loving wife of 58 years, Maureen (nee Keegan), his four children Kathy, Kristin, Patrick and Colleen along with their spouses and life partners Henry, Chris, Bridget and Donovan, 8 grandchildren- Patrick, Abby, Nicolas, John, Maureen, Monica, Sarah and Nathan, surviving in- laws Sally, Rita, Roy and Marcia, and many nieces and nephews. Pat is additionally survived and loved by a number of close communities of friends, prayer partners, fellow AA members, circles and group members and colleagues from every walk of life.
We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Patrick during his 88 years on earth, among them: Value God and family first, be fair and authentic with others, ask for help, search for the truth, come clean and make amends, make the necessary changes to get it right as much as you can, show up and try. Always serve those who need, fish often and teach others to fish too. Keep humor and tenderness at the center, Ask questions, read, write, evolve and commit to lifelong learning. Feed the hungry, correspond with the imprisoned and make time for folks trying to work the program - be kind.
Patrick was a Philosophy professor in ethics and medical ethics at Marquette University for 28 years. He chaired the department for 8 years and chaired and served on medical ethics committees at the medical college of WI and for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Anyone who knew Pat Coffey would tell you he was a fisherman. He was an avid lake fisher and shared his love with as many as he could, with a trip for some "good eats" and fellowship afterwards. Patrick and Maureen were one of the founding families of the St. Bens meal program, the Ignatian Associates, the Gesu Meal Program and the Gesu Haiti project. Patrick was a proud veteran of the army and worked as a supply Sargent during the Korean War.
Patrick's greatest accomplishment and joy was the family he had with his deeply adored and beautiful bride, Maureen. He is and was so loved and will be so missed!
Memorial service will be held at a later date due to the current pandemic. The family hopes to celebrate Pat's life with you then!
Please send donations to Gesu Parish, Haiti Project, P.O. Box 495 Milwaukee Wi, 53201. Checks payable to Gesu Parish Haiti Project.
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Memories and Condolences
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Richard Ansay
August 24, 2021
Maureen, Sylvia and I express our sympathy to you and your family. I met Patrick several times, he always left me with a great feeling.
Margaret Monahan Hogan, Ph.D. Marquette 1991
August 17, 2021
He was my teacher, my mentor, and he became my friend. He has gone before us to prepare the way for us.
Mary Ellen Griehsop Menke
May 13, 2021
To Maureen - I read in the Marquette Alum Magazine about Patrick's death. I'm writing with sorrow for you and all of your large family --- yet also to say how glad I am that you got to spend your life together and raise a large, loving family.
We lost touch after our years at Marquette. But I have a clear, clear memory of you and he on
a day in 1960, at the end of a spring semester. Patrick had just said goodbye to you and walked away down the sidewalk, swinging a closed up umbrella. He was leaving for the seminary and you thought your life would go on without him. It was so clear that you loved each other, and sure enough, you later resumed that love and married for decades to come. I'm so glad your story went that way, that you had all those years and experiences of a life together.
I'm living in a very small town in Maryland, about 30 miles from downtown DC. I'm healthy, vaccinated, active in community groups. My first marriage ended in 1981. Ten years later I married John Menke and we've had 30 years of work, laughter and love that have passed so quickly it seems like 3. His two sons and my two daughters are our shared kids, plus grandkids and now great grands.
I send my hopes that you find comfort in memories sharing your new solo life with family/friends during this time of sadness.
Peace to you, M E G
John Hojnacki
December 21, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family during this very difficult time. I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to meet and work with Patrick and his impact he had on my life and so many others. May God’s love provide peace and the faith to support you at this time
Mary Rook
December 18, 2020
I know apples don't fall far from the tree...I only know young Pat. He is one of the nicest men I have had the pleasure of teaching with at BEHS. I can only imagine the loss of "senior" Pat's impact on family and friends. Life and relationships are precious.
Rachel Ciocci (formerly Trant)
December 17, 2020
Dear Colleen and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Keep the happy memories of your times together close in your heart. My thoughts and prayers and with you. With deepest condolences,
Kate Caffrey
December 17, 2020
Dear Colleen and Family,
Having read Patrick Joseph Coffey's Obituary I now know why Colleen and I are so similar. My dad's obituary was filled with many of the same phrases when he passed away 2 years ago. He sounds like a wonderful man and I know you will all miss him terribly. No matter how old we are, losing a parent, spouse, brother, friend, or colleague is a life altering experience. Be kind to yourselves and make time to grieve and celebrate the life you shared. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Martin
December 14, 2020
So sorry to hear the news, we will miss him in the St Cam writing group. His love of family was so very evident in his writing.
Connie Cabello
December 14, 2020
Sending you peace and love during this time. You are in my prayers.
Michael
December 14, 2020
So sorry to hear of Mr. Coffey’s passing. He truly was a good man and will be missed!
Patricia Sanchez-Connally
December 14, 2020
To the Coffey Family-sending my deepest condolences to you all. May you find comfort in all the shared memories.
Yaser Najjar
December 14, 2020
Dear Coleen,
My condolences to you and your family. May God provide you and family patience for the lost of your father.
CHRISTOPHER GREGORY
December 14, 2020
Colleen and family--Thank you for sharing the details of your father's life--very interesting, and a full life--and my prayers are with you.
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Millie Gonzalez
December 14, 2020
My condolences to you Colleen and your family. I know these past couple of years have been difficult. God bless your father and I appreciated reading about him and his amazing legacy.
ADELINA DE LA MORA
December 14, 2020
Collen I am so sorry about your Dad my Prayers for him and all your family
Roy & Marcia Keegan
December 14, 2020
He was a wonderful brother-in-law and friend. Roy and I have many wonderful memories of Pat. The many trips to 280 N. Sheldon in Richland Center, camping at Gov Dodge and the family being here during the first days of ownership of Classics. I could go on and on!
He was a wonderful kind Irish man, who loved his family and his faith.
God bless him we were lucky to share his life!
Roy & Marcia
Ron and Sheila Kading
December 14, 2020
Lots of great memories talking on the steps on Maple Terrace. A true "gentleman" May he rest in peace.
Terry Barnes
December 13, 2020
Dearest Coffey and related Family members,
What a beautiful tribute to a man who made a difference in many many lives. I have the privilege of being a dear friend of Kristin since our roommate days while attending UW Madison.
When visiting the Coffey family and conversing with Dr. Coffey, it was ALWAYS like a massage for my brain. A man whom every time I left a visit made me feel validated and special. Dr. Coffey had a profound way of staying in the moment years before it was a buzz phrase. I always learned from him however brief our visits were.
His spirit WILL most definitely live on!
Rest In Peace Dr Patrick Coffey, you are already so dearly missed. Thank you for giving me a beautiful friend.
Godspeed to you all. ♥☮
Marlene Cunningham
December 13, 2020
Marlene Cunningham
Thank God for Patrick . He was a Gift to his community!
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