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Daniel Coscia Obituary

Daniel J. Coscia, 82, beloved husband of Linda (Tucker) Coscia, of Westerly, passed away at Westerly Hospital on Tuesday, October 01, 2013.

Born in New York, he was a son of the late Biagio and Elizabeth Coscia.

Daniel worked as a firefighter for New York City, retiring after eighteen years of service. He was also a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his children, Daniel C. Coscia of Hope Valley, Steven Coscia and his wife Stacey of Ashaway, and Lauren Shiels of Hopkinton; a brother, Louis Coscia of Staten Island, NY and five grandchildren, Taylor, Bronson, Spencer, Zoe and Althea.

Visiting hours are omitted. Funeral service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to either St. Jude Children's Hospital or American Diabetes Foundation, in Daniel's memory. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences, please go to www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun from Oct. 3 to Oct. 6, 2013.

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Jean&Charlie Shields

October 7, 2013

Dear Linda, so sorry to hear of Dannys passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

October 5, 2013

Linda I am sorry to hear about Daniel, stay strong my thoughts and prayer are with you and your family, Diane Capizzano

Rachel Richards

October 4, 2013

Lauren, Spencer and the Coscia family,
We are so saddened by your loss. May your happy memories of the special person he was help you heal and get through this difficult time. You know how much we love you all and are here for you if you need anything.
Rachel, James and Kayleigh

October 3, 2013

Lauren, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Love Donna Shawn and family

October 3, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. May God give you strength and peace.
Psalm 29:11

Larry Hirsch

October 3, 2013

Dear Linda and Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Danny. He was a wonderful person who will be missed by all who knew him. Sincerely, Kay and Larry

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