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Richard Coughlin Obituary
Richard A. Coughlin, 86, of Cromwell, CT, beloved husband of the late Barbara (Czajka) Coughlin, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Cromwell. He was born on June 23,1935 in Middletown (one year to the day after Barbara), son of the late Robert Emmett and Gertrude (Wagner) Coughlin. Richard is survived by his son Dave and daughter-in-law Barb (Walsh) Coughlin of Cromwell and their children Ben and Dana; his daughter Eileen A. Coughlin of Upton, MA and her children Jacqueline, Diana and Monica; and his son Dan and daughter-in-law Victoria (Gutierrez) Coughlin of Torrance, CA and their children Cierra and Cambria. He was predeceased by his three brothers, William, Robert, and Thomas Coughlin, and his two sisters, Anne (Coughlin) Riordan and G. Eunice (Coughlin) Martel. He leaves behind his sister, Cora (Coughlin) Bindler of Shelter Island, NY as well as many much-loved nieces and nephews. After graduating Middletown High School and Providence College, Richard worked for Pratt & Whitney for over 40 years and spent many decades (before and after retirement) volunteering for Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Mercy High School, Fox Glen, Reilly Manor, the Cromwell Ethics Committee, and the Knights of Columbus. He received recognition for his years of service as Secretary to the Board at Holy Apostles. He was a Recipient of the Catherine McAuley Award for his volunteer work at Mercy on the Principal Council and Board of Trustees. He was President of Fox Glen, served on the Board of Directors for Reilly Manor, and participated in the beautification of Frisbee Park. For quite a few years he took over running the Blood Drive at the Knights of Columbus. Everyone knew him for his generosity, kindness, and willingness to help. Many around town even knew him as "Granddaddy" because of his devotion to his grandchildren. A Funeral Liturgy will be held Friday, June 10th at St. John Church, Cromwell followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home on Thursday, June 9th from 5 to 7 p.m. The family asks for the wearing of masks. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Holy Apostles College and Seminary, 33 Prospect Hill Road, Cromwell, CT 06416. Alternatively, contributions may be made in his memory to Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT 06457 or Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, 267 Finch Avenue, Meriden, CT 06457. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Luciano and Lisa DiMattia
June 12, 2022
Our Condolence to you and family. Your Father was a great man and volunteered through-out the Town.
God will take care of him in Heaven.
Nadine Ernst
June 11, 2022
I worked briefly with Dick in his last few years at P&W, I remember him as a wonderful example of what a manager should be, a kind, caring, gentle man, and a lovely sense of humor. God bless and keep you always.
Rick Jacobson
June 10, 2022
David, Eileen and Danny: I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I spent a lot of time growing up in the Coughlin household, and your parents always made me feel welcomed. Your dad was always ready to share some fatherly advice. Plus, he called David by the name of `Pot´. Not many fathers would have done that.
Stef Bartholomew
June 9, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family
Lakeshia Chapman
June 9, 2022
Dave my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My sincere condolence is with you all.
Joseph F. Greene
June 8, 2022
It brings great sorrow to learn of the passing of Dick. He was a valuable supporting member of our Pratt and Whitney team. He could always be counted on to provide appropriate and timely support for his projects.
He was a great friend and will be sincerely missed.
Lisa Nicki-Perry
June 8, 2022
Eileen, David and Dan,
We are profoundly saddened by the loss of your father. He was such a kind soul, a true gentleman. The Nicki
family shared in unforgettable memories with Mr. and Mr. C that will be cherished forever. Mom fondly recalls walking with Dick when taking care of him as a young child along High Street.
Offering your family our sincere condolences and may you find peace at this time of sorrow.
Virginia Murphy O´Brien
June 8, 2022
I was so sorry to read of your Dad´s death. I grew up across the street from the Coughlin´s and have fond memories from our past! We had some wonderful times together! For awhile your Dad was a patient of my late husband, Dr. Fred O´Brien!
RIP Richard. With Sympathy Virginia Murphy O´Brien
Your Family At Suburban Physical Therapy
June 8, 2022
We're saddened to hear about the passing of such
a wonderful man. We share in your sorrow.
Please, accept our deepest condolences to your family over the sudden loss. We offer you all heartfelt support and friendship in this difficult time.
Michelle M. Murphy, Senior Dir of Advancement, Mercy High School
June 8, 2022
On behalf of President Alissa DeJonge '95 and the entire Mercy High School family, I offer our deepest sympathy to our alumna, Eileen Coughlin '81, and her entire family on the loss of their kind, gentle, and generous patriarch. As a parent, a member of the school's President's Council and Board of Trustees, the brother of a beloved former faculty member, and a quiet but consistent supporter of tuition assistance, Dick was a well-known and deeply loved member of the Mercy family -- so much so, that he was chosen for the coveted McAuley Award in recognition of his commitment to the school. We will miss him very much, and we offer our prayers for peace and comfort to his family and friends who will feel his loss most acutely.
Jack Bradley
June 8, 2022
My condolences. I so enjoyed working with your dad, a real gentleman who made the Cromwell and the world a better place.
Sue and Joe Niedbala
June 7, 2022
Dear Eileen
We are very sorry to hear of your Dads passing. We are away for the later part of this week and so please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for peace and comfort during this sad time.
Robert Barone
June 7, 2022
My deepest condolences to the entire Coughlin family on the passing of your beloved father. I´m sure Barbara was waiting for Dad at the gates of Heaven where they can rest in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternity.
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