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John Coffey Obituary
After serving in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955, he pursued studies at the University of New Haven and at Bridgeport University. He then worked for many years at Star Supply Co. of New Haven. He grew up in New Haven but lived in later years in Stonington and Eastham, Mass.
Clare Peckham, his partner, best friend, and lover of more than 45 years, died in 2015; his brother, Edmond, died in 1999; his sister, Kathleen, in 2006.
He is survived by a sister, Joan Weisskopf of Kapolei, Hawaii; a brother-in-law, Thomas Mitchell of North Haven; two nephews, Michael Weisskopf of Charleston, S.C. and William Weisskopf of Mililani, Hawaii.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Personal notes may be sent to Joan Coffey Weisskopf, 92-1509 F Aliinui Drive, Kapolei, HI 96707.
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March 23, 2021
John Granfield Coffey was a kind and delightful friend. I knew him through my friendship with his now deceased & beloved partner, Clare Peckham. He always had a smile on his face, & spoke always in a kind way. I was friends both with John & Clare, & miss each of them.
Dave Martin
September 23, 2016
I first met John at his Madison beach cottage in about 1969. Later he was one of only 4 friends at my 1974 Wallingford wedding to his former next door neighbor. His sense of humor and breadth of knowledge remains with me to this day despite having had very little contact after 1976 when we moved to Arizona. I still picture him with a glass in hand in front of a fireplace. I can still hear him referring to Clare as "Mrs. Peckham", as he was wont to do. He enriched the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him. I count myself lucky that I was one of those
Ann Corcoran
September 13, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences in your family's loss of John. I was sorry to learn of his illness and am grieved to learn of his death. I had lost touch with John and Clare in recent years, but my late husband and I had been long-time friends of both. I have enjoyed greatly my many memories of John's kindness, dry wit and his overall great appreciation of life. Earlier today, I related a story about John's very gentlemanly - and very funny - behavior toward a pompous waiter at the Madison Beach Hotel. May you find comfort in your memories of John's kindness, love, intelligence and wit.
September 11, 2016
Sincere condolences on your loss to all in your family during this difficult time of sorrow. In the days ahead may the promise found at John 6:40 bring you comfort and hope.
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