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Paul Richard Coates

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Bensing-Thomas Funeral Home, Inc.

401 N 5th St

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Paul Coates Obituary

Paul Richard Coates, 57, passed away suddenly at his home on December 8, 2024. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Marie (Fortsch) Coates, they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on May 22, 2024. Born January 9, 1967, in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son of William and Vicky (Urtnowski) Coates. He grew up in Little Ferry New Jersy and moved to East Stroudsburg in 2009. Paul served in the United States Army; and was currently working as a mechanic at Iridium Industries in East Stroudsburg. Paul was a great husband and father and in addition to his wife Kathleen, he is survived by his son Corbin Coates; his brother James Coates and his wife Stacy, and their sons Calvin and Henry Coates. He is also survived by numerous, Aunts, Uncles and cousins and many friends. Paul was predeceased by his nephew Harrison Coates. There will be no services at this time. The Bensing Thomas Funeral Home, 401 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg is in charge of his cremation. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paul, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Dec. 10, 2024.

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Patrick carangelo

December 11, 2024

Paul was a wonderful person and friend,, he would absolutely help out in every way he could,I met Paul thru my wife at where they worked
Paul has helped me on my invention in so many ways, May Paul Rest In The Arms Of God's Army Of Angels . God Bless His Family Friends and Loved Ones Absolutely Amen .

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

December 11, 2024

Paul, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

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