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RICARDO COTERILLO Obituary
COTERILLO, 53
LAKELAND - Ricardo 'Rick' Coterillo, age 53, of Lakeland, was taken from us too soon on Monday, August 22, 2016.
He was born May 24, 1963 in Houston, TX, graduated from the University of Houston, worked as a software engineer for over 27 years and was a small business owner for the last 2 years. He was a motorcycle and car enthusiast, loved scuba diving, water skiing and cycling, but his greatest passion was for his family to whom he devoted most of his time.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Gerardo Coterillo and Winifred Rose Hatch, and his brother, Gerardo Coterillo, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Julie Simoneaux Coterillo, his two daughters, Isabella and Gabrielle, his sister and brother-in-law, Alicia and Jeffrey Ferguson of Tuscon, AZ, sisters-in law and brothers-in-law, Elaine Gulizo of Marrero, LA, Michael Simoneaux (Molly) of Jacksonville, AR, Arthur Simoneaux III (Brenda) of LaPlace, LA, Richard Simoneaux (Beth) of Hammond, LA, former sister-in-law Faye Simoneaux of Marrero, 12 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday August 26, 2016 at St. Anthony Catholic Church at 820 Marcum Road, Lakeland, FL 33809. In lieu of flowers donations came be made to the American Cancer Society or the March of Dimes.
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Memories and Condolences
for RICARDO COTERILLO
August 21, 2017
I still miss you more and more everyday my friend. We never got the time to go riding together. We always had to put it off because of health reason. Rick! Thank you for being a part of my life and being my friend. You never put me down or ever refuse to offer me a hand. I am still lost for words. I really miss you my friend. I will still talk with you from time to time, I will not be able to hear you, maybe you can make contact throgh my computer LOL. If any one could find a way you can. This guest book will be going off line. I will always have my end open for you. Thanks Rick for all you have done for my wife and I.........
P C
February 22, 2017
I'm sad to hear this news. Rick always had a zest for life. My condolences to his wife, daughters and Alicia. Rick was a good man with a big heart.
September 5, 2016
Mu husband and I have know
Rick for only a short while but have appreciated him as a person and the knowledge he has shared with us regarding our web site. A kind and gentle man. He will be missed. So very sorry for your loss of one so young and dear to many
Jim and Jane Seymour
September 5, 2016
Julie, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your husband.We are praying for your family. May the Lord give you and the girls strength for these difficult moments. Matt and Aurora O'Steen
Todd Venable
August 29, 2016
I hardly have the words, I met Rick 10 years ago and got along super with him... I had the pleasure of talking diving with him a few months ago.
We hadn't seen each other for sometime and that bothers me to know end. Too Julie,Isabel and Gabrielle I'm so so very sorry for your loss! I can't seem to get the fact off my mind. Rick was a very good man indeed.
Don Palmer
August 28, 2016
So sorry to here this news. I grew up with with Rick in Houston he is a life long friend . please except my condolences my prayers are with you at this time. we lost a good friend.
Marshall Slaton
August 26, 2016
Julie,
I enjoyed working with Rick and sharing stories about programming errors, cool cars, and his overall positive look on life. He always told me how happy he felt getting the girls into college and talked about your success in accounting. He always lit up when he talked about family. I'll truly miss him and just doesn't seem fair that he was taken too soon.
Keith, Kyle and Rick at the BH Reunion in 2010
Kyle Fitze
August 26, 2016
I met Rick in the late seventies shortly he moved to Briar Hills. We became a band of brothers and sisters and called ourselves the "BH Gang". Rick was one of the smartest guys I knew. He was incredibly creative, and being out in the boonies of west Houston, meant that we had plenty of time to have a lot of fun, create a lot of memories and cement life long friendships. We were all shocked to hear the news of Rick's passing this week. Our hearts go out to Julie, the girls and Alicia. You will always be remembered and missed greatly my friend.
August 26, 2016
So sorry to hear this news this week. I grew up with Rick, and although in recent years we weren't in contact a lot, we go back a long way and I'm terribly sad we lost such a good friend and energizing spirit. I considered Rick a lifelong friend. Julie and family, hopefully you can find some kind of comfort knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn Clements
August 26, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss Julie. I'm praying for you and your family.
Jim Bayley
August 26, 2016
My thought and Prayers to Julia and the girls , Who Rick talks about all the time we get together. I am going to miss you coming over and teaching me about computer stuff and all electronic. I am going to miss your laughter as well as your hospitality. Thank you Rick for always being there. I love you my brother. Jim Bayley
Grover
August 26, 2016
I am still in shock over his sudden passing. Over the length of this week i have been reminiscing about all the fun times and trouble that we got into growing up as teenagers. My deepest thoughts and prayers go to Julie and the kiddos. Rick will be deeply missed but his impact on all of us will live forever!
Thank you Rick for being my friend.
Robbie & Ken Emert
August 26, 2016
Dear Julie, Isabella, Gabrielle and extended family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences at this time of utmost sorrow and grief. There are no words to express how sad we feel for you. Rick was an amazing, wonderful, loving man, and we know he will be missed especially and most by you, but also by his extended family and friends. We hope the many many loving memories you have of him will somehow help you get through the times ahead and help keep his memory alive in your hearts and mind. Thanks be to God, we will see him again some day.
Cindy Green
August 26, 2016
Julie,
Rick is truly going to be missed. Everything that I do know about Rick is that he loved his family. I am so sorry for your loss.
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