William "Bill" Coughlin

William "Bill" Coughlin III passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital-Florence, KY at the young age of 63. He was a beloved son to William Coughlin II and Sheila who raised him in Turnersville, New Jersey, a suburb of Philadelphia. He was a loving husband to his wife, Barbara, and a devoted father to William Coughlin IV (Sarah), Mary Coughlin, and Matthew Coughlin. He was a proud "Pop Pop" to his two beloved grandsons, Archibald "Archie" Coughlin, and Prescott "Scottie" Coughlin. He was a cherished brother to Kathleen Gibson (Stephen), Julie Valenti (Anthony), Christine Lane (Stanley), Erin Ruggiero (Frank) and Daniel Coughlin. He was also loved by his many nieces and nephews and brothers and sisters in-laws. He had a strong sense of leadership and a lighthearted sense of humor that left an indelible mark on all those who knew him.
Bill had an untiring devotion to duty and his country by serving in the United States Navy. His four years of military service were followed by four years of college to earn his Bachelors Degree in Hotel Administration from Widner University. Bill worked tirelessly in the hospitality industry, working his way through college as a room service waiter at the Cherry Hill Inn in Cherry Hill, NJ where he met his wife, Barbara, then ultimately working his way up the ladder to Senior Vice President of Operations. The hospitality industry promoted his love of travel and adventure and led him to Texas, California and Hawaii. When presented with an opportunity to join a restaurant group, Bill was instrumental in building the success of Maplewood Kitchen & Bar in Cincinnati. Bill was respected by many colleagues and mentored many young hoteliers, helping them launch their careers in hospitality. In recent years, Bill and his wife successfully owned and managed multiple rental properties in Covington, KY. He was incredibly proud of his three children and loved providing them with his unique perspective on life. He adored his two grandsons and looked forward to playing with them and teaching them all he knew. He loved playing golf and had earned bragging rights to two hole-in-ones during his lifetime. He shared many laughs during his numerous fishing adventures and travel excursions with close friends. He loved smoking cigars with friends, sitting outside by the fire pit with loved ones, listening to Bruce Springsteen and Frank Sinatra in his truck, going to the Jersey shore, and cheering for the Eagles and Philllies. He was proud of his Irish heritage and devoted to his Catholic faith. He was always there for his family and friends whenever they needed him. Though short in time, Bill lived a happy life to its fullest. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.