Charles Leo COUGHLIN

Charles Leo Coughlin, formerly of Alfred, passed away Monday (June 14, 2010) at the home of his son, James and Theresa Coughlin of Chenango Forks, where he been living since 2004. Leo was born Dec. 21, 1929, to Joseph and Gertrude Handel Coughlin. On June 25, 1955, he married Marguerite Dempsey, who predeceased him Feb. 10, 1986.

Leo graduated from Youngstown State College and entered the U.S. Army in 1953. While in the army, he served in Italy, Germany, South Korea and Vietnam, retiring in 1972 as a lieutenant colonel. He was an instructor with the Alfred University ROTC and moved back to Alfred after retirement to build a home and raise his family. Leo became a teacher at Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville and became the line coach for Wellsville High School football. The Colonel will be fondly missed by his players and will be remembered for his ability to tape any injury. He later taught in various school districts including Hornell and Arkport. Leo was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Alfred and later attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bath. He was a member of the Alfred Lions Club and a life member of the Military Officers Association of America.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Coughlin and James (Theresa) Coughlin; two daughters, Ellen (James) Dillon and Colleen Coughlin; six grandchildren, Kevin Coughlin and James, Thomas, Marguerite, Daniel and Patrick Dillon; a brother, Robert Coughlin; and two sisters, Agnes Daniels and Sister Mariam Coughlin.

He was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.

Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated oat 11 a.m. Friday in St. Jude’s Catholic Church on the Alfred State Campus with Father Sean DiMaria as celebrant. His burial, with military Honors, will take place in Alfred Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial suggestions include the Marguerite Ann Coughlin Scholarship fund at Alfred University or to the Alzheimer’s Association. To send online condolences, go to www.embserfuneralhome.com.