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CLAIRE COFFEY Obituary
On June 18, 2019, Claire peacefully rejoined her father, Rege DeSano. Claire was full of life, outgoing and fun. She enjoyed relaxing on the boat with her husband, Thomas and their many friends. Claire had undeniable love and compassion for her family. She was extremely generous and cared about every part of their lives. Each time her family gathered, she greeted them with a loud hello, and smiled as if she hadn't seen them in years. She spent countless hours helping family and friends with challenges in their lives. But most of all, Claire was their friend, and now, will always be their guardian angel. She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Coffey; her mother, Josephine DeSano; step-mother of Amy Hersh; sister of Richard (Patty) DeSano and Marianne (Rick) Kearney; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren. Friends welcome on Friday, from 2-7 p.m., at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Township. Blessing Service at 7 p.m., followed by a reception. www.slaterfuneral.com.
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Susan and Mike Bartic
June 23, 2019
Tom, we are so sorry for your loss. Although we never met Claire she must have been a wonderful person. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
June 22, 2019
Tom, we are so sorry to hear that you lost Claire. You both are wonderful people and very missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andy and Priscilla Gagnon
Linda & John Lipinski
June 21, 2019
So very sorry for your loss.
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Kate Hammill
June 21, 2019
Beautiful Claire is remembered with such love and affection from family gatherings and from Cathedral High School, class of '70...what a bright light she was!
Mike and Ashley Joyce
June 21, 2019
Tom, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Claire. We will always remember her happily on the Claire buoyant. She was always so welcoming. We hope you find peace in your happy memories and prayers to you and your family.
Love,
Mike and Ashley Joyce
June 21, 2019
What I knew of Clair was a very giving&fun going lady. My thoughts & prayers go out to all whos lives she touched, she will be miss.
Jim kahn
June 21, 2019
tom so sorry to hear of Claire's passing! Claire was a class act and I have nothing but fond memories of hanging out with you both. Claire had an inner light that made everyone who it shined on feel welcome and amongst a friend ! My heart felt condolences.
Paula Krupski-Ieraci
June 20, 2019
What I remember that is so endearing is when we were kids, we lived across the street from each other. All the siblings played together. On hot days, our mothers would put us in these "tin" or aluminum containers, fill them with water and we would splash and play all afternoon in the hot sun of summer.
I've known Claire and her family as far back as two or three years old. When I worked downtown, we would run into each other occasionally wave, laughing, being in a hurry. I wish we would have stopped and talked a little more....
My sympathies to her family...Jo, Marianne, Ricky and all who loved her. She's with her Dad now in heaven. I'm sure it is a wonderful reunion. I will miss you, Claire.
Casey Patton
June 20, 2019
Claire has been a friend and a colleague since we met at Mellon. Our lives have been better because she was in it. My deepest sympathy to Tom, Josie, Ricky and Maryann
Casey and Ken
Darlene Schaukowitch
June 20, 2019
That was perfectly written as it truly hit on all of our fond memories of Claire. She was beautiful inside and out. Our heartfelt sympathy to Tom, Aunt Josie, Ricky, Marianne and their families as well as all her friends. May God's perpetual light shine on her and give strength and comfort to her loved ones. Darlene and Sonny
Kathie Martin
June 20, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Josie, Maryann and Ricky. May Claire rest in peace.
Kathie Martin (Cirocco)
Julie Dever
June 20, 2019
Claire fought the good fight and now is at peace. At Mellon, she helped all of us in many different ways...always made us feel better at the end. My deepest sympathy to Tom and her family. She will always walk with you.
❤
Rege Kearney
June 20, 2019
I love you Aunt Claire.
Rich and Sandy Massucci
June 20, 2019
Tommy, we are on vacation or we would be there with our sympathies in person. Claire was as warm and wonderful as your obituary so excellently describes. All our love to you.
Kevin and Patti Golden
June 20, 2019
Rest In Peace Claire. Our heartfelt sympathy to all.
June 20, 2019
Worked with Claire for many years at Mellon. Sorry to hear of her passing.
Liz Sicuro
June 20, 2019
Tom and family, our deepest condolences on the lose of Claire. Although yinz have only been in our lives a short time she has made a Hugh unpack on our family, especially Cayden. Thank you both for taking him in with open arms. She will be truly miss.
Jacquelyn Wilmer
June 20, 2019
God's speed Claire! Your friends at Mellon Bank, (BNY Mellon).
Jackie Wilmer
Linda Peffer
June 20, 2019
To all who loved her, it deeply saddens me to hear that Claire has passed. I was so hoping she would overcome her illness. Rest in peace Claire!
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