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Stephen A. Coakley passed away on October 15, 2015, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a battle with cancer. He was born on January 11, 1961, to Richard and Joan Coakley (Tyburski). He was employed at King of Road Auto Parts in Holland, Ohio prior to his cancer diagnosis. He had worked in the scrap metal industry for most of his life. Steve was an amazingly hard worker who was willing to help anyone in need.
He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Brusseau of Blissfield, Michigan, Sheena Coakley of Blissfield, Michigan and Arlee (Kurtis) Petty of Fairfax, Vermont. Also surviving are sister, Jody Coakley of Richmond, Indiana, and brothers, Bob Coakley of Toledo, Ohio, Brian (Angie) Coakley of Sylvania, Ohio, Keith (Mickey) Coakley of Hicksville, Ohio, Rick Coakley of Toledo, Ohio; two granddaughters, Haley and Claire Brusseau of Blissfield, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Joan Coakley.
A small, private family ceremony will be taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Please consider a Memorial donation to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
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Mary tursich
October 27, 2015
Dear Jody -
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Please accept my condolences for you and your family.
October 26, 2015
Dear Coakley family.I want to send my condolences to you all. If I'm stepping over any bounds please forgive me. When I saw this I was totally surprised and heart broken.if your wondering who is writing this I'm a long time good friend of the family.my name is Karen Martin.my parents and yours were the best of friends back in the day. Donald and Beverly Martin.my mother is the godmother of Jody.I have so many good memories of your family.May God comfort you all at this time.I'm praying for you all.sincerely Karen Martin.
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