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Richard A. "Dick" Cota

1933 - 2021

Richard A. "Dick" Cota

1933 - 2021

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BORN

1933

DIED

2021

Richard Cota Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 14, 2021.

COTA, Richard A. "Dick", 87, of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 9, 2021. He was preceded in death, 45 days ago, by his beloved wife of 59 years, Patricia A. "Pat" Cota; parents, Joseph D. and Alice M. Cota; brother, Donald J. Cota. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer A. Coghlan (Patrick), Kirsten B. Lane (Randy); son, Richard A. Cota Jr. (Lydia); grandchildren, Michael and Drew Coghlan, Alan and Haley Cota and Holly Lane. Dick's world was his wife, children and grandchildren. He had a sharp sense of humor and a natural gift for sales, starting out in commercial tile and progressing over to eventually becoming a sales representative for various casket companies, with his last being a salesman for the Thacker Casket Company. His funeral service will be private for family only. As a U.S. Army veteran, Dick will be buried at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia with military honors.

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May 3, 2021

Jane Cota posted to the memorial.

March 15, 2021

Dorothy Sugarman Perkins and Bernie Perkins posted to the memorial.

March 15, 2021

George Snavely posted to the memorial.

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Jane Cota

May 3, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Dick and Aunt Pat´s passing. I have some good memories of them. Mom and Dad enjoyed their visits in Florida with them too.

Dorothy Sugarman Perkins and Bernie Perkins

March 15, 2021

We were so sorry to learn of the passing of Pat and Dick. We were next door neighbors for many years and can remember hearing Dick´s boisterous laugh and their kids enjoying the pond. We hope their family is well. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

George Snavely

March 15, 2021

Richie, Jennifer and Kirsten, I am sorry to hear of your parent's passing. I have fond memories of them .

The Staff of Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service

March 14, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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