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Richard Cotter Obituary

Richard John Cotter

Passed away peacefully at home on December, 27 2018 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Carol Cotter; caring father of Chris (Tammy Martinez) Cotter; dear son of the late Richard and Kate Ann Cotter; loving brother of Kathleen (Cotter) (Kevin) Goe, Fr. Vince Cotter, and the late Daniel Cotter and Kevin Cotter; loving uncle to Siobhan (Brett) Goldsworthy, Deirdre (Jaime) Goe, Maryellen Goe, Kevin Goe and grand uncle to Grace Goldsworthy, Sean Goldsworthy and Leo Almanan. Richard was a graduate of Riordan High School class of 1974 and a Foreman for PG&E for 21 years.
Friends may visit Thursday January 3rd, 2019 from 6pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Service at 7pm at St. Paul's Church, 221 Valley Street, San Francisco. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday January 4th, 2019 at 12:30pm also at St. Paul's Church. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund at BALEAF.ORG.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30, 2018.

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Bill & Kim Foxworthy

January 11, 2019

In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences.

December 30, 2018

So sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Richie Cotter. God Bless!
Stephen & Paty Cjhaplin

Brian & Terri White

December 29, 2018

Sincere condolences to Rich's family and friends. We were classmates at Riordan and graduated together. May he Rest in Peace.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

3

Visitation

6:00 p.m.

St. Paul's Church,

221 Valley Street, San Francisco, CA

Jan

3

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

St. Paul's Church

221 Valley Street,, San Francisco, CA

Jan

4

Funeral Mass

12:30 p.m.

St. Paul's Church

221 Valley Street, San Francisco, CA

Jan

4

Burial

Holy Cross Cemetery

Colma, CA

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Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City

500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014

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