Michael Coleman

Coleman, Michael F., passed away November 24, 2024, peacefully at home, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Mike, formerly of Winthrop, North Andover, and most recently North Fort Myers, FL, was the beloved husband of Jacqueline for 29 years, the devoted father of his cherished daughter, Abby Coleman of Nashville, TN, and son Michael Coleman of Fort Myers, FL. Mike was deeply loved by his three sisters, Mary A. Coleman of Winthrop, MA, Diane F. Fitzpatrick, and her husband William of Boston, MA, and the late Kathleen A. Corcoran and her husband, William of Winthrop, MA. He is predeceased by his parents, Mary, and Frank Coleman of Winthrop, MA. Uncle Mike was truly and uniquely loved by his nieces, nephew, grandnieces, and grandnephew. Mike was a dedicated husband, father, and uncle who always put family first.

Mike was a Northeastern University alumnus and 36-year veteran of the Massachusetts State Police. Over the course of his distinguished career, Mike became a highly regarded expert in firearms identification rising to the rank of Detective Lieutenant in command of the MA State Police Ballistics Unit for many years. He was immensely respected by the troopers in his unit and broadly recognized throughout the MA State Police as a leader, mentor, colleague and above all, a friend. Mike embraced retirement in Florida working with friends at Suncoast Security, maintaining his gym routine, golfing, and riding his motorcycles.

His engaging personality was imbued with a positive outlook and hearty laugh that could fill a room. His sense of humor and love of family will be treasured and missed by all.

Funeral arrangements to be handled by the Ernest P. Caggiano & Son Funeral Home in Winthrop. The services will be private. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Mike at https://www.cancer.org/.