Name: Visitation for Andrew T. Coen
Start: 2022-04-20T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Schnecksville

Andrew T. "Andy" Coen, 57, of Orefield, PA passed away Good Friday, April 15, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice, Allentown. He was the husband of Laura A. (Jones) Coen to whom he was married 22 years. Born in Newark, NJ, June 20, 1964, Andy was the son of Grace (Cashin) Coen of Cherry Hill, NJ and the late Kenneth J. Coen. He graduated from Cherry Hill East High School in 1982 and from Gettysburg College in 1986 where he played football. Andy was the Head Football Coach at Lehigh University for 13 years before retiring in 2018. Coach Coen was a two-time Patriot League Coach of the Year, guiding the Mountain Hawks to 85 victories and 5 Patriot League Titles. He was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award on 3 occasions. Prior to his tenure at Lehigh University, Coach Coen held the following positions; Offensive Coordinator at University of Pennsylania, Offensive Coordinator at Lehigh University, Offensive Coordinator at Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, Grad Assistant Offensive Line Coach at University of Minnesota, Grad Assistant Offensive Line Coach at James Madison University, and began his career as an assistant Offensive Line Coach at Widener University. In 2019, Coach Coen was inducted into the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the National Football Foundation, Hall of Fame. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Orefield, PA.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife and mother; children, Molly K. Coen, Nolan A. Coen, Finn P. Coen; siblings, Laura Coen, Tom Coen (Barbara), Lee Ann Gerrato (Jason Kroll), John Coen (Tricia), Carolyn McAleer (Matt); many nieces and nephews.

Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am. Thursday, April 21, 2022 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 1879 Applewood Drive – Orefield, PA. Family and friends may pay their respects from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Wednesday, in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, PA. Interment will follow the mass at Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice – 17th Street Inpatient Hospice Care and/or Alzheimer's Association both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 17, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Coen

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28 Entries

Jeff Fredman

March 19, 2023

Andy, I found out recently about your passing. In the years we knew each other as kids, you were always a great guy and fun to be around. I wish peace for your family and friends. I know your memory will be a forever blessing for them. Rest in peace, old friend.

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Scott Grossnickle

April 27, 2022

Coach Coen - to a truly inspirational leader and man. Thank you for believing in all of us and inspiring us to give it our all, on and off the field. We are who we are today in part due to you. Cheers! May you rest in peace.

Peter Graham

April 23, 2022

My deepest condolensces to Andy's family. I played with him in College at Gettysburg and I was a member of the same fraternity. It was apparent early after I met him that he had a wonderful mind for the game. He was a great leader, friend and always kept us laughing. He was a great influence on me and I will always hold his memory in my heart. My prayers to his family.

Dave Melone

April 22, 2022

My condolences on your loss of Andy. I was a Lehigh footballer from the late '70s and only watched Andy's and the team's progress from afar. Their success was evident from the week to week, year to year, scoreboards but his success as a man of character is much greater according to what I heard said of him by his players, teammates and coaching colleagues. God bless you all and Andy's memory.

Tim and Tammy Mohrfeld Family

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Reuben Scott

April 21, 2022

Condolences to the family. Andy and I played football at Gettysburg. He was a kind soul to an incoming freshman back in 1984. Just a really good person. God Bless and rest easy Andy.

steven leary

April 21, 2022

My condolences go out to Coach's family and everyone else that got to know him. Lost a great person too soon - will be missed by many.

Patricia Boyd

April 20, 2022

Condolences to the family, You're in my Thoughts and Prayers.

David Young

April 20, 2022

Andy and I played football together at Cherry Hill East. He was the left guard, I was the right guard. He was a great football player and an even better friend. I always kept an eye on how Lehigh football was doing every year. My condolences go out to his wife, children and family and everyone who got to know Andy. He will be sorely missed.

Janet Cook

April 19, 2022

Barney and I were so sorry to hear about Andy’s passing. He was a wonderful person. Our grandson Danny played baseball with Finn. Please know that your family is in our prayers.

Rick Krause

April 19, 2022

Andy and I got to know each other at Gettysburg College. As fellow history majors & football players from South Jersey, I always felt like we had a special bond. Throughout the years, I followed his career and admired his character and passion for football, family, and life. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children, and entire family.

The Raad Family

April 19, 2022

Dear Coen Family,

We are truly so sorry for your loss. The loss of a wonderful husband, father and coach. A true leader! Our hearts are hurting for your family. Prayers of strength and courage as you navigate the world without Andy´s physical being. As well as, prayers for hope, that his spiritual being will be with you always.
Much love,
Devon, Greg, Eli and Jordan Raad

Chuck Burton

April 19, 2022

He was a great man, taken from us too soon from a horrible disease. I know, because I had the honor of talking to him about his passion, Lehigh football, for his entire hall-of-fame coaching career. My condolences to the entire Coen family, all of his great, loyal friends that have been of incredible help, and God Bless you all. I hope in some way the words of his I've been able to preserve give some idea of the man that he was to so many.

https://www.college-sports-journal.com/remembering-andy-coen/

Love, Kaelin/Jackson Family

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Wayne Luchetti

April 18, 2022

Andy was simply a tremendous human being, a true leader and role model for the young men he coached and cared so much about. Lehigh was so fortunate to have him, and I was so fortunate to get to work with him. So respectful, he always managed to handle every tough situation with the utmost class. My sincerest condolences to his family. I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with and learn so much from him over the years. A great leader of young men.

Ed Ruisz

April 18, 2022

Andy was a great football coach but an even better person. He always treated his players with respect and molded many young men. He was a pleasure to coach under. Class all the way.

Joe Lynch

April 18, 2022

On behalf of the Gettysburg Alumni Association, please accept our deepest condolences. Andy was a good man who brought honor to his alma mater through all that he did, and will be missed by all who knew him. As a contemporary of his and fellow history major at Gettysburg, I especially enjoyed watching his successful career unfold. I am so sorry for your loss, and we were proud to have Andy as an alumnus. We also know that the strong connections he helped create between Gettysburgians will continue to be part of his legacy. With Sympathy, Joe Lynch '85, Alumni Director

Walt Conway

April 18, 2022

Andy prepared his teams very well week in and week out but what he also did was prepare all he coached for life by example. He was a man of great integrity, humor, warmth and commitment. I was very fortunate to interact with Andy and his family across many different instances both at work, at church and even around the neighborhood. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, former players and former coaches. Andy has touched us all in a very positive way.

Sandra Kroll

April 18, 2022

To the Coen Family
It’s beyond heartbreaking that Andy has passed away. He was beloved by so many people and has left special memories with each one.
I pray for his soul, for peace and strength for his wife and his children.
Love to you all,
Mrs. Sandra Kroll

Justin Rudd

April 18, 2022

I met Coach Coen in 2006 at Lehigh as a vendor working with Football and was fortunate to maintain a relationship with him for many years. Andy taught me various things throughout the time I knew him and he always treated those around him with dignity and respect. He set a great example for many young men and will be missed!

Paul Mitchell

April 18, 2022

Coach Coen was OC at UPENN and coached my son Mike 2002-2003. Popular with the players he led the team to back to back Ivy League titles and high national ranking. He also built strong young men He was proud of his reams and shared that with parents. Husband dad and coach his family can stand proud. The Mitchell’s are so thankful for our time with him. God bless you Coach Cohen

Brian Bartelle

April 17, 2022

Awesome Coach, even better man!

Lisa Baker

April 17, 2022

I have so many wonderful memories of Andy. I enjoyed working with Andy on two separate occasions, once when he was an assistant football coach at Lehigh and again when he returned as Head Coach of the Lehigh football team. I loved watching his amazing teams that enjoyed so much success. And through it all Andy always remained the same humble, kind, and dedicated family man. He will be missed by so many and has left an amazing legacy to all that we’re blessed to have known him. Praying that God will surround Laura and Andy’s children with His grace.

Rose Treanor

April 17, 2022

RIP Andy lots of love Rose Treanor Dublin Ireland xoxo

Kimberly Lewis Rudolph

April 16, 2022

I met Andy at Gettysburg College when I went to visit my brother Bob, they played football together, were roommates there and lifelong best friends. Andy was an amazing man, who loved his family and smiled every time he spoke of them. Molly, Nolan and Finn, go out in this world and bring with you all of your dads strength, his compassion for others, his integrity and honesty, most of all carry with you the love he had in his heart for each of you, for you were his greatest gifts in this life. He will be watching over you all, that I am certain of. Laura, I know you will see a part of Andy every time you look into your children's eyes, hear his voice in their laughter and feel his touch when the sun shines so warmly upon you. I remember one of the first times you shared together when we bumped into you both after Musikfest one year. He was turning on the charm that night and it worked too because you ended up getting married and had three beautiful children together who will carry on in his footsteps. May all of your happy, beautiful memories help you heal in the toughest moments, and hard days ahead, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.. with my most warmest thoughts,
Kimberly Lewis Rudolph

M Hess

April 16, 2022

Sharing the grief and sending your beloved family profound condolences. May Andy´s memories be a comfort in the days to come

Jabbour Estephan

April 16, 2022

Condolences to the entire coen family, may Andy rest in eternal peace

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