David Wolfe Coates Jr.

David W. Coates, Jr., 86, passed away in his home on Monday, May 10, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late David Wolfe, Sr. and Sophie (Davis) Coates. David was the beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" (Fennessey) Coates with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. David graduated from Lower Merion High School of Ardmore, PA. and went on to attain his bachelor's degree from Roanoke College of Virginia where he was the president and treasurer of the Pi Kappa Phi. After graduation David accepted his first job in sales with Atlantic Refining. As he expanded his sales career, David accepted a job with John Deere, the former Funk Manufacturing Co. Outside of work David enjoyed singing, especially in church, hunting, fishing and waterskiing. He was a member of Union League of Philadelphia and sang in the glee club. During the winter months, he was also known as Santa Claus for the Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society and for the Radnor High School scholarship fund. He was a member at the Merion Cricket club and of the Society of St George. David was also a treasurer for the society's foundation. Above all, David was a beloved family man who lived life to the fullest and enjoyed life on his terms.
Survivors: In addition to his wife Peggy, David will be lovingly remembered by his son, Robert Laning Coates and his wife, Jamie and his grandchildren, Jonah, Liam, Nadia, Geana, Mischa and Gerald.
Services: A memorial visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. in the Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco Pa 18326. A memorial service will take place at 11:00A.M. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in the Pocono Lake Wesleyan Church, 203 Spur Road, Pocono Lake, Pa 18347 where the family will receive friends and relatives from 10:00A.M. until the time of service. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David Wolfe Coates Jr., please visit our floral store.