James D. Coughlin, 74, of North Haven, formerly of Wingdale, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Ellen Nesselt Coughlin. James was born in New York City on July 23, 1941; son of the late Michael and Lucy Egan Coughlin. He served in the National Guard; was a New York City Police Officer for 17 years and later worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Newburgh, NY until retiring as a Mail Processor in 2007. James was an avid fan of the NY Giants, NY Yankees and UCONN Women's basketball. Father of James (Theresa) Coughlin, Brian (Angela) Coughlin and Mary-Beth Coughlin. Grandfather of Sean, Joshua, Charlie, Bianca and Catie. Brother of Kieran (Arlene) Coughlin and the late Anna “Nancy” Brown, Michael, Thomas and Billy Owen Coughlin. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Sunday, August 2nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 3rd at 1:00 pm in the Our Lady of Peace Chapel of Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 West Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, NY. Interment will immediately follow the mass in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108.
Brian,
The members of our club are extremely saddened by your loss and want to you know that we are 100% there for you and your family at a moments notice to help during this especially difficult time, please let us know what we can do.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. We will keep you in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.
Dot & Sid Mautte
So sorry for loss such a kind man glad to know him. Prayers are with whole family.
Will miss you dearly uncle jimmy. We all great times together. Xoxo
My thoughts and prayers to the Coughlin family…Sorry for your loss…..
I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. My prayers are with you.
Dear Mary Beth and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the happy memories of your Dad comfort you during these very difficult days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts are with your family.
So sorry for your loss. Jim was a nice funny lovable man. He will be missed.
My condolences to Jimmy and his siblings for the loss of their father. And to Ellen, may the love you had be the strength that moves you forward. May you all find peace during this time of sorrow. Lots of Love and Hugs – Jes Grey-Haegler
Brian,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Dear Mary Beth and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hold your memories of him close to your heart.
It is with great sadness to learn about Uncle Jimmy's passing our prayers are with all of you. I have nothing but fond fun memories growing up and then as an with adult with Uncle Jimmy. We will truly miss him but he will always bring a smile to our face when we remember him. All our love Michael, Michelle, Arielle, Alexa and Cameron.
Ellen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will miss Jim in our exercise group…all the fun we shared with him.- Tracie
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We had great times at Granny Egan's in the 1960's and then in 2007 when you all came to visit Clonascra. Our prayers and condolences are with you all. May he rest in peace.
sorry to hear of jimmy,s death r.i.p. our condolences. will offer our prayers for him at mass today sun 2/8/2015.
I am SO sorry to have heard this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Booty, Jimmy, MaryBeth and Brian. SO many wonderful memories of you all and Uncle Jimmy. His laugter and sense of humor will be missed but never forgotten. I wish I could be there for you all. Love and Prayers – Colleen and Family.
Mary Beth,I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincere sympathy to all the family.
Sorry to read of Junnys death.RIP