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PETER COFIELD Obituary

COFIELD--Peter. Sunday Productions mourns the sudden and untimely loss of our friend and colleague. His extraordinary musical talent gave life to many television ads for companies such as Pepsi Cola, General Electric and Gillette. He leaves a legacy of music beyond his brilliant professional work in the songs he wrote in celebration of family and friends. Peter was exuberant and optimistic with a sense of humor that delighted all who knew him. We treasure his friendship and his music - and we shall miss him enormously. We send our love and sympathy to Peter's wife, Marianne, and his children, Rachel, Lauren and Dylan. A wake will be held Monday, January 3 from 3-9pm at Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home in Whippany, NJ. The Funeral will take place on Tuesday, January 4 at 11am at St. Joseph's Church, Mendham, NJ. Burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Hilary Lipsitz President Sunday Productions

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for PETER COFIELD

Sponsored by Marianne, Rachel, Lauren & Dylan Cofield (The Cofield Family).

29 Entries

Charles Sawka

December 25, 2024

Major musical influence when we were just kids !

Gregg Dearth

June 5, 2022

Thinking of him today for no particular reason. It was my great good fortune to work with Peter and his wonderful parter Hillary Lipsitz from '87 to '94 doing commercials for Delta Air Lines at BBDO Atlanta. Peter was a singular talent and had a powerful personality. I think anyone who worked with him, grew quickly to love him and admire his ability. He will always hold a prominent place in my memory and in the minds of those who were blessed to have shared in his life and work.

Gamelieh Hubp

December 25, 2021

Happy Christmas to you all - will always remember you fondly
xxg

Ruth Lord Whitley

July 6, 2020

Mike was a dear friend in high school. We were science lab partners. He was full of life and fun. A great musician, even then, he would perform for school dances. I have a photo of him from our senior prom. Please accept my belated heartfelt condolences. I just learned of your loss through a classmate.

Todd Schnitt

May 8, 2016

I also just found out about Peter's passing. How did I know him? Why am I writing this 5 years later? I was the host of the MJ Morning Show based in Tampa for 18 years and when the "Somebody up there loves you DirecTV" jingle came out, I thought it was brilliant. We contacted Peter and had him on the show where he told us about his other classics. We asked him to produce a custom jingle for our morning show and HE DID!!! Fast forward now to 2016 and I am doing "Len Berman and Todd Schnitt in the Morning" program on 710 WOR in New York City. I thought it would be great to revive the bit and get a Len and Todd jingle. When I seached online for Peter, that's when I found out about his death. What a talent. He was great on our show and did it for free! Seemed like he had fun. Here is a link to the jingle: http://www.mjfanpage.com/images/01mjmsjingle.mp3

Thanks Peter and R.I.P.

Todd "MJ" Schnitt
710 WOR Radio

Ellen Ballew

May 7, 2016

Keep On Serenading The Angels With Your Beautiful Music Peter.

Mike Casiglia

May 6, 2016

Somebody loves you up there...and down here

Laurie Grantham

November 28, 2015

I grew up with his music. I learned to appreciate the true beauty of music from his songs. RIP

John Kurbel

August 2, 2015

Shocking...I just found out about Mike's passing yesterday. Hard to believe! Mike and I were friends in high school. I always knew that he would become a successful musician (perfect pitch). Peace

Gamelieh Hubp

March 5, 2015

Dear Marianne, Rachel, Lauren and Dylan
You were always in my thoughts over the years as I have fond memories of you all. By chance today March 5,2015 I saw this sad news and would just like to take this opportunity to send you my condolences belatedly.
The sun is shining brightly in Paris, thinking of you, and thank you for such happy memories.

Best Regards,
Gamelieh

Mark Paulino

July 21, 2014

I am saddened and stunned to just find out about Peter's passing. I was telling a friend about his music last week which I found in recent years. His song "A Dream" is a true image of what should be. We went to the same college (TSC) but graduated a few years apart. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and friends.

Ellen Ballew (Gunsel)

March 13, 2014

It's now 2014,and I just found out about Peter's passing. I am so sorry. He was a great guy. I met Peter (Michael) in Cedar Knolls Grammar School in the 1950's. We were always friends. In fact, I went to see him play in NYC in the 70's and he was fantastic!! After that I lost touch with him. Rest in Peace and play your music for the angels Michael...

Zoe Spitzer

October 28, 2011

Peter is my Aunt's dad but I only got to meet him once before he passed :( I am so happy I got to meet him though!!! He was a great guy.

September 3, 2011

LUV YOU MUCH AND STILL MISS YOU

May 22, 2011

Oh no, we are shocked and saddened by this news, we just saw this so many months later. My husband played in bands with Mike for many years. Mike was a great musician and a special guy. Our sincerest sympathies. We can't imagine what could have happened - we're so sorry to hear this! Robert & Kathi Becker

Margie Smith

March 24, 2011

May God Contnue to Bless you as He always has love and miss you much MArgie

William Boccaleri

March 24, 2011

William Boccaleri. Farewell my brother. Sorry we did not connect God Bless you and your family.

Margie Smith

March 23, 2011

To Peter My Brother whom I have always loved GBU and Peace Love your sister Margie

Linda Kligman

January 10, 2011

To Peter's family and friends,
Peter wrote the music for many of the commercials I produced at BBDO. We all know how brilliant and creative his music is. What made him unique was his kind, generous spirit and hilarious sense of humor. I will never forget the few days we spent on a business trip to Amsterdam. Sharing his great heart and joy in life made it memorable.
Linda Kligman

Terri Sullivan Rowley

January 3, 2011

I will always remember that smile!
Say Hi to James J. for me.
Love and prayers to all of your family.....Terri

Nick Vitale

January 3, 2011

Great talent. Great guy. I still hum much of the music Peter created. We were fortunate to have his creativity make our work look and sound so good.

Phyllis Landi

January 2, 2011

Peter you were a treasure.
You will be so missed.

Eileen & Gene Pagnozzi

January 2, 2011

We go so far back with so many memories. Those memories will live on with your family who love you so much.

Howell Noble

January 2, 2011

I went to high school with Mike at Hanover Park. I haven't seen him since the early 70's but recently connected with him on Classmates. We ran cross country together and I'll always remember his smiling face. My condolences to his family and many friends.

charles sawka

January 1, 2011

He was my first guitar hero! I have played music my whole life because of his special influence when we were young. We will all miss you cousin!!!! Charlie Sawka, Antigua

Cathy Sawka

December 31, 2010

My cousin Michael was an inspiration to many, and will be missed. Wish I had known him better, but we lived too far apart. My prayers are with our family, and I'm pleased to know we'll meet again someday.

Bill Jamison

December 31, 2010

A generous man with music and laughter in his soul. When he played a couple of notes on a piano, you justed wanted to sing. Sail on, Skip.

John Gruen

December 31, 2010

To the Cofields,
I'm saddened to read this news. Peter composed a lot of great music and songs that lifted the work I did while at BBDO. He was always inventive and energetic, and completely fun to work with. what a great guy and talent. My condolences. John Gruen

Carlos Franzetti

December 31, 2010

Thanks for all that music.

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