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Gerald J. Coughlin
of Binghamton
Gerald J. Coughlin, 73, of Binghamton, died Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert E. and Julia Drabo Coughlin. He is survived by Rita A. Coughlin, and their children, Eileen and David Williams, Terrence Coughlin, Mary Coughlin, Kelly and Eric Burger, Kathleen Coughlin; two grandchildren, Gabriel and Julia Burger; a sister, Bonnie Coughlin; a brother, Daniel and Dolores Coughlin, and their children, Jason, Hannah and Clare. Jerry retired from Local 112 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union and was a lifelong resident of Binghamton and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and a former employee of the IBM Corporation. Thanks to the Coughlin, Bulger and Drabo families for all their support and help through the years, especially Dr. Michael Bogdasarian.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. John the Evangelist Church, Binghamton, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Friday from 4-7 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Coughlin
Amanda Conklin
October 30, 2007
Dear Rita, Dan, Dolores, Bonnie,and family,
I am very sorry to hear about Jerry. Please accept my sympathy.
Amanda Conklin
Ellen Wilbur
October 28, 2007
Dear Rita &family,
Sorry, to read of your loss.
Sincerely,
Ellen Wilbur
Maggie Hickman
October 26, 2007
Dear Bonnie,
Wanted you to know I am thinking of you and that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I wish you all peace.
Mary Rounds
October 26, 2007
Dear,Bonnie,Rita and Family, I am sorry for your loss. Mary Kay Rounds
Lora Allen
October 26, 2007
Mary and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the death of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lora (Nanni) Allen
Jean Sanford
October 26, 2007
Rita and family. I am deeply sorry to read of Gerry's death but I know that he is at peace. I am unable to get north at this time but will contact you soon. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jean ( Skellett) Sanford
October 25, 2007
Dear Rita and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jerry's death, my love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your cousin,
Kathy and Bob
Zephyrhills, Fl.
Thomas W Rounds, Jr
October 25, 2007
Dear Rita, Bonnie, Dan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's death.
Although I haven't seen any of you in several years, I offer my prayers and condolences.
I wish that I could Make it to the funeral, but I recently had my hip replaced.
Love & Best Wishes,
Tom
Sue Nugent
October 25, 2007
I know that Jerry has been quite sick the last few years. I want to say that you have the Rounds family sympathy.
Sincerely,
Sue (Rounds) Nugent
Carol Ruspantini
October 25, 2007
Dear Eileen and family:
I am so sorry to hear about your dad passing away. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Carol
Joe Conole
October 25, 2007
I doubt if anyone would remember me but I grew up and went to school with Gerry. I'm saddened to read of his passing and offer my prayers and support to his family and loved ones.
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