Michael C. Cole

Michael C. Cole obituary, Sonoma, CA

Michael C. Cole

Michael Cole Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Duggan's Mission Chapel on Jan. 14, 2023.

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Michael Collins Cole, a Sonoma resident for almost 40 years, passed away suddenly on October 19th, 2022. He is survived by his children, Danielle Mari, Lauren Elisabeth, and Brennan William, Danielle's husband, Jared Lunny, and his grandchildren, Emma Jane and Cole Andrew.
Mike was born in Long Beach, California on March 5, 1954. His mother, Betty Cole just celebrated her 96th birthday in Rossmoor. Mike is survived by his brothers, Monte, Marty and Mark.
Mike and Kathy Cole, along with their daughter, Danielle moved from Palos Verdes, Ca. to Sonoma, Ca. in 1984. Mike was a Splicer with Pacific Bell/AT&T for 40 years. Their other children Ryan Michael (1989-1990), Lauren and Brennan were all born at Sonoma Valley Hospital.
Being an avid sports fan, Mike was very involved in coaching with both the Sonoma Valley Little League and Girls Softball League for many years. Mike also volunteered at the annual Sonoma Valley High School Crab Feed. He retired from AT&T in 2019.
There will be a Celebration of Life at the Swiss Hotel on March 5, 2023 time pending. Please stop by and share your stories and memories of Mike.
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