Henry "Hank" Coca
July 26, 1931 - April 29, 2017
Resident of San Jose
Hank passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family and his wife of 64 years. They met in 1951 at the Sweets Ballroom in Oakland and married in 1953. Born in San Jose, Hank embarked on a career in sales in his late teens, going door to door selling pots & pans and insurance. In his early twenties, he entered the furniture business working for and managing Great Western Furniture in Redwood City. In 1957, at age 26, he opened Furniture Discount House in San Jose. Today it is known as Hank Coca's Downtown Furniture.
In addition to his wife Salome ("May"), Hank is survived by his son Henry (LouAnn), daughter Renee, grandson Chris, sister Dolores (Eddie) Bojorquez and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Tuesday, May 9, 5pm-9pm, Rosary 7pm. Services Wednesday May 10, 11am at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Hank Coca to Sacred Heart Community Service, 1381 S. 1st, San Jose, 95110, or www.sacredheartcs.org.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on May 6, 2017.

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Ricky Garcia

July 27, 2019

Dear Henry and may,
I am heartbroken to hear that the old man passed away, after getting to know your family I want you to know that I always had the deepest respect and admiration for all of you, I know that Hank is in a better place.
Thanks for letting me be a part of your family at least for 8 years
My heart is with you all in this difficult time.

Joe Ramirez

June 4, 2017

Dear May and Henry. Our deepest condolences to you and all your family. May he rest in peace.

Thomas Lasch

May 15, 2017

Mae, Henry,
My deepest condolances for the loss of your wonderful Husband and Father.
And thank you so much for sharing him with the many men he helped over the last 40 years. I and many others owe their lives to his love and kindness. I shall always honor his memory and I try to pass on what he taught me.

Lenny Lenkewicz

May 13, 2017

I never knew Hank personally, but I know he was a legend in San Jose. He was a respected citizen and successful business owner. I heard him speak several times. His life story is inspiring. My condolences to the family and friends for their great loss.

May 10, 2017

I was deeply saddened to hear of Hank CoCa's passing.I have known him since I was a Little girl. My mom bought all her furniture with him. My Mom once a week would take him lunch, burritos or tamales ect. and soda. He loved my mom and my mom loved him. Her name was Clotilde Caballero sister of Lalo Caballero Radio announcer. He will be missed by all his friends and family. May he rest in peace and my condolences to all the family.He Was A Great Man. Emily

Angelica Vera

May 10, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Coca Family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Hank was a wonderful mentor and boss to me for many years. Always shared his knowledge and had my best interest. To this day his love and guidance remain in my heart. Coca's Furniture store was my home away from home. He was the grandfather I never had. Thank you Hank and Coca Family for everything. May he Rest In Peace.

Bill Watson

May 9, 2017

Hank I want to lot of things together you are such a good friend he will be missed but now he's up there with Patty and the rest of the the fellowship up there rest in peace Hank

Mary AnnHealy aka Mrs. Daniel Healy

May 9, 2017

Mae, Henry, LouAnn, and Family,
I was saddened when I read of Hank's passing. Although I didn't know Hank well, my late husband, Danny, did. I know that Hank spoke with Danny often and helped him deal with his program situations. In fact at one time, I know that Hank spoke with Danny about a love of big band jazz music. My husband went out and bought an album of that music, and we both agreed that it was great music!
Hank helped Danny with his program, as you helped me with mine. May I pass on the words from Marion H. when she came to my husband's wake. "...The pain will never go away, but with time it will soften."
She was so very right.
May you be comforted with the memories of Hank loving, caring for, and helping so many people!

JoAnne and Joe Simas

May 9, 2017

May and Family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hank was such a special man and he will be truly missed. We Love You

Rey Orta

May 8, 2017

My condolences to the Coca Family. Hank was a good friend and his message inspired me greatly. Rest in peace my friend.

Bob Mercado

May 8, 2017

Our deepest condolences to May Henry and Renee I've lost one of my most dearest friend .so much we shared in life . Hank I loved you like my own brother. Rest In Peace Bob

Gary Hendrickson

May 6, 2017

Our Condolences to the Coca Family. We were a customer to Henry and Henry was a customer of our when we owned Modern TV on Bascom Ave. He was quite the gentleman. Prayers to all, Gary/Jan Hendrickson

May 6, 2017

My condolences to the Coca family. I'll always remember Hank for his message to many of us You gotta be willing to be willing. To me that was his signature phase. Rest in peace my friend.
Fred Anderson

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