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Joseph M. Coconate Sr., 60, suddenly, beloved husband of Janene A., nee Bilbo, for 12 wonderful years; loving father of Joseph M. Jr. (Jessica) Coconate, Kelly M. (James) Coconate-Brown and Christopher M. Coconate; dearest son of the late Josephine, nee Bethke, and the late Louis Coconate; fond grandfather of Nicholas, Kaley, Joshua, Joseph and Ryan; dear brother of Louis (Susan) and Mark (Diane) Coconate, Ellen (Brian) Feign and Thad Coconate; loving uncle of Michael, Cody and Shawn; dear nephew of Al and Gene Zimmerman. Prayer Service Monday 7 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment private. Visitation Monday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Info 708-456-8300 or
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Patrick Murphy
January 20, 2025
Joseph was a classmate of mine and we both graduated from St. Patrick High School in Chicago in 1966. I remember him well. He had a great sense of humor and was very smart too. For example, Joe could quickly solve complex math word problems in his head without writing anything down on paper! Joe and I lived just a few blocks from each other growing up in Chicago. I know Joe passed away years ago but I just heard about it yesterday, January 19, 2025. I offer my condolences to his family for their loss. The attached photo of Joe comes from my copy of the 1966 St. Patrick HS yearbook - "The Shamrock". It is Joe's Senior Portrait picture. The original picture was a black and white photo, and I added color. RIP Joe.
May 23, 2009
Joe, Kelly and Chris
Chris and I are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Your dad was one of a kind..He was so funny..My deepest condolences to Janene.
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Bernice Kraftcheck
May 18, 2009
My condolences to Joe's family.
Kathy Funari
May 17, 2009
Joe was one of the good guys, He will be missed.My deepest condolences to Janene and the rest of his family.
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The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
May 17, 2009
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