Gerard Joseph Coffey's Obituary
GERARD (JERRY) COFFEY
Gerard (Jerry) Coffey died Saturday, December 10, 2011, at his home in San Bernardino. He was born June 1, 1928, on Long Island, New York. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He then came to California and was with Rohr Aircraft, Riverside for 33 years. He was an Elk for over 25 years.
Jerry was a most dedicated, devoted, and beloved husband and father. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of over 51 years, Deidre, his daughter Deirdre Perkins (Michael) and his son, Gerard (Sherice). He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m., followed by Rosary at 7 p.m., at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Ave. San Bernardino, on Monday, December 19. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, 265 W 25th Street, San Bernardino, on Tuesday, December 20., followed by Internment at 11:45 a.m., at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518. A reception will follow at Elks Lodge #836, 2055 Elks Drive, San Bernardino, upon return from Riverside.
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