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Paul Coakley Obituary

Coakley, Paul J. Of Needham, Oct. 9, 2011. Beloved husband of Alice (Dolan) Coakley. Devoted father of Maura Coakley of Winchester, Julie Marvin and her husband Todd of Acton, Ann Coakley of Newton and Paul J. Coakley and his wife Louise of Winchester. Loving grandfather of Ethan and Keiran Marvin, Billy, MaryLou and Kaitlyn Coakley. Brother of Edward Coakley of Wellesley, William Coakley of N.Y.C., George Coakley of Alexandria, VA and the late Gerald and John Coakley. Pauls Funeral Mass was held in St. Bartholomews Church, Needham on Wednesday Oct. 12th. Interment followed in St. Marys Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul's memory to Boston Latin School Assoc., 101 Huntington Ave., Suite 200, Boston, MA 02199. Late member Needham Golf Club, graduate of Boston Latin School, Class of 1944, Boston College, Class of 1949, MBA Harvard Business School, Class of 1956. Retired electrical engineer for GTE of Needham for many years. WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. For directions and guestbook gfdoherty.com. Arrangements by George F. Doherty & Sons

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Published by The Needham Times from Oct. 11 to Oct. 18, 2011.

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Liz Seebode

October 11, 2011

Dear Maura:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. (My mother passed away only months ago from the same illness.) I know how heartbreaking it can be.

Know that I am thinking of you and your family. I hope that the wonderful times you spent with your dad will ease your grief and that your family will be able to comfort each other with the memories you all shared. I wish you all strength and courage during this time.

With love and prayers,
Liz Seebode

Christopher Coakley

October 11, 2011

My condolences to the Needham Coakleys. I am deeply sorry that I cannot attend the service; I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

It was nice to hear that Uncle Paul had a wonderful weekend this past month on the Cape with the whole family. I hope fond memories like these will ease your grief.

With love,
Chris, Liz and Beck

Laura Incerto

October 11, 2011

Dear Mrs Coakley and loving family, my deepest condolences to all. In reading this esteemed obituary I can't help but think what an amazing footprint your husband, Dad, brother and grandfather has left on this world. I will miss his warm and kind smile and amazing sense of humor. God Bless you Mr. Coakley! My love to all,

Laura Incerto

Colleen Coakley

October 11, 2011

I am so sorry I can't be there. I send my condolences, my thought, and my prayers to Alice, Maura, Julie, Ann and Paul. Love to you all.

Maureen Murphy

October 10, 2011

Alice, we always enjoyed Paul's company when we met both of you visiting at Charles and Janette's home, next door. He was a quiet man, always sharing his wisdom. You and your family are in our prayers at this time of your great loss, Dick and Maureen Murphy

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