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Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 30, 2014.

Donald "Don" Anthony Coggiola KIAWAH ISLAND - Donald "Don" Anthony Coggiola, 75, of Kiawah Island, SC, died on Monday, July 28, 2014, in Charleston, SC, surrounded by his family and friends. Don was born in Los Angeles, CA, and spent his childhood years in Hibbing, MN, and Chicago, IL. He served five years in the United States Air Force after which he worked at IBM, Seibels Bruce Group and Policy Management Systems until his retirement in 1997. Don is survived by his loving wife, Ann; daughter, Diedre C. Cheatham (Robert); and son, Anthony Donald Coggiola (Sherrye Goldstein), children of Virginia McDavid; daughter, Jennifer C. Morgan (Brand); and son, John Gabriel "Gabe" (Lauren Bunch), children of Lesley M. Coggiola. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mafalda Fraboni and Anton Donald Coggiola. "Cogg," who was also lovingly referred to as "Papi, Grandpa, and Papa Don," often said his greatest joy in life was being surrounded by what he referred to as the "lights of his life," his grandchildren: Winston Tyler Coggiola, Sydney Payne Coggiola, Sarah Embry Cheatham, Brand McAllister Morgan, John Gabriel "Jack" Morgan, English Bethea Morgan, Louise Wyatt Coggiola, Magdalena "Maggie" Gray Coggiola, and a grandchild arriving in October. Aside from his wonderful family and close friends of over 60 years, Don will be missed by the other love of his life, his Airedale "Harley." An avid golfer, reader and connoisseur of all things Italian, Don had a strong presence in his community. He was a member of the Kiawah Island Club, and Briar's Creek Golf Club where he served as Chair of Membership Committee. He also was an outspoken, passionate and loyal member of his peer groups The P.I.P's and The Back Nine. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014, at the Kiawah Island River Course Clubhouse, Kiawah Island, SC 29455. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, please send contribution donations to Lowcountry Orphan Relief, PO Box 70185, North Charleston, SC 29415. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McAlister-Smith.com.

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dave boucher

July 24, 2020

I think about Cogg often. He was bigger than life and a very special friend. The SGE Group misses him as he was one of us who clearly "Stirred the Drink". RIP brother

Brian WIGG

August 12, 2014

Dear Ann and family - we have a lot of wonderful memories of our years of association with PMSC - made even more special with the privilege of knowing and working with people like "Cogg". He was great to be around and will be missed by all - best wishes from Brian and Virginia Wigg (in Sydney).

Julia Vanderpool

August 7, 2014

Dear Ann,
Heart breaking for you....we are at a loss for words. Nothing we can say would take away or ease your pain I know. Wish we could have made the memorial. Hope to see you soon and give you a hug in person.

Paul Butare

August 5, 2014

Don was larger than life. He had big ideas, found a way to "get it done" and did not take "no" for an answer.
He was one of the most crucial part of building PMSC into a great organization.
But for me, the most important aspect of Don was how he worked with people. When you spoke to him you felt like you were the only person around...that he listened. And lastly, his skill in selecting and growing great people on his team was nothing short of amazing.
Don, you will be missed.
-Paul Butare

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Linda Wyatt

August 2, 2014

A big full life loved and lived and embraced....will be missed by us all... Linda

David Gaffney

August 1, 2014

Ann, our family send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Cogg was a great person and someone I had the pleasure of knowing for 35 years. As part of the SGE family, we will all miss him and all the great times we shared with him each year.

August 1, 2014

I've been gone from PMSC for over 20 years but still think of it as home and family. So sorry for the loss of Cogg.

August 1, 2014

Mrs. Coggiola,

On behalf of all the staff at AirMax we would like to send our most heartfelt condolences. Don was always such a pleasure to work with. He will be sorely missed. May God bless you and your family in this difficult time.

AirMax Heating & Air

Jeffrey Bragg

August 1, 2014

We will always remember Don, his joy and Zest for life. Our sincere Condolences to Ann and the children

August 1, 2014

Don was always a quick wit in random encounters with him at work. I did not know him well. He was a VP, and I was not. He always had a smile, and a nod, when passing near him on the PMSC campus.

I do know his good work in those years gave me an employment opportunity to provide for my family.

Thanks, Don.

Best wishes and good thoughts to his loved one's.

Najeeb Khan

July 31, 2014

Ann,
Nancy, Sarah and I are so sad about Don's passing. May God bless you and your family.

July 31, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss I am thinking you all at this time. Bob Shirley

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Dave & Elaine Thillen

July 31, 2014

Ann, Elaine and I are very sorry that Cogg is no longer with us. He was both a big man and a little teddy bear – very driven on the outside but sincere and sensitive on the inside. Classy guy and a great friend. Lots of laughs and smiles over the years. I will especially miss him at this year's SGE as he has been my roommate at the event for over 30 years. Peace be with you. We all loved him.

July 31, 2014

Ann I am so sorry for you and the family. I had much respect for Don and the man he was, such a first class man. I was truly blessed to have known him. May God give you the peace to sustain you in the coming days.
Love,
Allan and Nathalie Howell

irene rev.21:4

July 30, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Herb Lanford

July 30, 2014

My sincere condolences and very best wishes to Ann and the family.

July 30, 2014

Ann, Carol and I are so sorry to hear of Cogg's passing. We have shared so many great times in our Member Guest challenges which will be cherished forever. He was "Bigger than Life" and a very special friend who never let you down. We just plained loved him.

Dave and Carol Boucher

July 30, 2014

Forever in my heart. Many blessings to the entire family. All my love, Lisa (the kid) Coates

Philip Turrie

July 30, 2014

I love this guy, he was the real deal. One fun loving & sensitive man. God bring him home.

Phil Turrie, The Villages, Fl

July 30, 2014

To the Family
I am sorry for the loss of your dear love one.Psalms62:8Trust in him at all times, O people. Pour out your hearts before him.God is a refuge for us.

Dot Ryall

July 30, 2014

My love and prayers for all of you come from my heart. We will all miss Don. He certainly loved all of you children. Please know that I am thinking of you. Love, Aunt "Doc".

Don Weaver

July 30, 2014

Once you met him, you didn't forget him. One of the best; gone too soon.

July 30, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jay Hughes

July 30, 2014

Dear Tony,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jay Hughes '84

Lynn & Tim Williams

July 30, 2014

What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. We are celebrating the life, well lived, of a good man and mourning his passing with you.

Gene Henry

July 30, 2014

"Cogg" was a truly terrific person and always great to be in his presence. He valued his family and friends with a passion. He was my golfing friend for 40+ years. My condolences to Ann, his immediate family and all of us in his extended friends circle.

Joseph Wohlscheid

July 30, 2014

Ann so sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy. He will be missed. I'll smoke a cigar for him!
Love,
Joe Wohlscheid

Jim Herpst

July 30, 2014

Rest In Peace Don. You will always be remembered as a positive motivator in my own life.

July 30, 2014

Dear Ann, Jan and I were saddened to learn of Don's passing. We're so sorry. He and you were wonderful to work with in those days of your home construction. We have very fond memories. We will have you in our thoughts and prayers that God may bless you and help you in this time of grief and sorrow. Love, Jim and Jan Maurer, Sr.

Shannon Stark

July 30, 2014

Heaven just received an awesome person! He will be missed!

Helen Bailey

July 30, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. Always a smile on his beautiful face, great sense of humor, and a true lover of golf. May the family be comforted by knowing how much he was liked by so many people.Hope there is a 18 hole course in Heaven. Shantai

July 30, 2014

ALTHOUGH I NEVER MET MR. COGGIOLA IN PERSON, ANNE'S FACE WOULD LIGHT UP EVERY TIME SHE SPOKE OF HIM. IN HIS ABSENCE, I KNOW ALL WILL FEEL HIS PRESENCE.
JOSEPHINE TRAINA

July 30, 2014

Ann
Cogg always made us smile. We'll miss him. Unfortunately,we are away and will miss the memorial.
Best
Bailey and Tina

July 30, 2014

Losing a loved one is death robs us of joy and peace. May the God who gives comfort be with your family. Please accept my sincere condolence.

~Helen~ Acworth, GA

July 29, 2014

One of the best

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