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22
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2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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851 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
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James Cotugno Obituary
James was born in Albany, New York the son of Vincent his wife Phyllis Cotugno and Elizabeth (Cramer) Cotugno Davenport..
Lilly was born in Albany the daughter of the late James McKenney and Katherine (Saunders) Mc Kenney.
Jim Grew up in Rensselaer and graduated Columbia High School. He was a very hard worker for Jim's Pizza , Albany Park & Ride and always had a smile on his face.
Predeceased by sister Louise Cotugno-Jewett, Step sister Maureen Davenport
Survivors include brothers, George (Denise) Cotugno and Anthony (Tracy) Cotugno; sister Bonnie McKenney. step brothers Tim D(Marlene) Davenport and Terri Davenport, Gary Cotugno Ronnie (Sheri) Mutch and brother in law Charlie Jewett. They are both survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of friends
A celebration of life will be held Sunday Feb 22, 2026 from 2:00- 6:00pm at the Rensselaer Eagles 851 Broadway Rensselaer.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
22
Memorial service
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Rensselaer Eagles
851 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, Inc. - RensselaerOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.