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James Coyne Obituary
Jim was born in Martinez and grew up in Millbrae. He graduated from Mills High School. Jim left the College of San Mateo after being drafted into the US Army Signal Corps during the Vietnam War. Upon returning to the United States, he attended the University of San Francisco and earned his degree in accounting.
Jim began his career as a Senior Staff Accountant with Pearson, Del Prete & Co., CPAs in Redwood City. He proceeded to serve as Assistant Finance Director for the City of Burlingame and as Controller for Microelectronics, Inc. in San Francisco. Jim completed his professional career as Finance Director for the town of Hillsborough.
Jim showed deep commitment to our community through his many volunteer activities. He spent many years volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul as well as the Second Harvest Food Bank and served as a jail minister for over 15 years.
Jim was a loving dog owner to Hanna, a Bernese Mountain Dog.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Susan Coyne, brother in law James Mills, nephew John Mills (Karen), and nephew Robert Mills. Jim was predeceased by his sister Beverly Mills.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at 10:00 am at St. Charles Parish, 880 Tamarack Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070.
Donations can be made to St. Vincent de Paul or the charity of your choice.
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Martin Schurr
June 5, 2019
I had the honor to work with James at St Vincent de Paul's Restorative Justice Ministry for 15 years and he was quite good at sharing his love of God and compassion to the least among our society. I know he's enjoying his rightful place in heaven as he was a great and kind man and excellent jail volunteer, Sincerely, Chaplain Martin Schurr SVdP-San Mateo County
BRIAN PONTY
June 4, 2019
I knew Jim while he was Hillsborough's Finance Director and later when he did some interim work for Redwood City. A true professional and real gentleman. Very sad to learn of his passing.
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