Morton “Mort” L. Coken
DATELINE: Warwick
Coken, Morton “Mort” L., 79, died Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Westview Nursing & Rehab Center, West Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Tobias) Coken. They were married for 55 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles and Katharine (Mushnick) Coken, he had lived in Warwick for 15 years, previously living in Cranston. He was an attorney for over 25 years before moving to retail. Mort was a member of Congregation Am David, Touro Fraternal Association, and the Masons Redwood Lodge. He was also former vice president of Cranston Little League. Devoted father of Lee Coken of Pawtucket and Carl Coken of Sammamish, WA. Dear brother of Rosalind Coken of Warwick. Loving grandfather of Alaina, Ross, Heather, and Hannah. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Am David or the Livestrong Program at Kent County YMCA or the Gloria Gemma Foundation. Shiva will be observed at 55 North Palm Road, Monday through Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.
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Dear Joan and Family,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your dear Mort. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Beverly Abrams Paris
Joan and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet & Carl Kortick
Joan and family;
I am so sorry to hear of Mort’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan,
So sorry to read about Mort. Please accept my condolences and may your good memories and family help you through this difficult time. Peace to you and take care of yourself.
Sincerely,
Patty Lefebvre, PTA
Kent Outpatient Rehab Services
Dear Joan,
After all these years, I suddenly had so many memories of growing up with Mort. Now I understand why. We were special friends many many years ago. Please accept my condolences.
Bobby (Goldstein) Shuman
Joan and Family,
I remember and thank Morty as a person always willing to help others as well as the first to take charge of the CLCF building immediately upon its completed construction in the early “70′s”.
I thank you as well for being an important part of the inception of the CLCF-Gals softball program.
Sincere condolences.
Barry
Dear Joan, Carl, Lee and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of Mort, who Kevin always new as Mr. Coken, Carl’s Dad. We remember him as a very kind and nice man with a youthful sense of humor.
With our deepest sympathies,
The McLeod Family
Dear Joan, Carl, Lee, Roz, and Family
Very sorry to hear of Morty’s death. Kitty and my mother Molly were as close as loving sisters and for many summers we shared a beach house together. I’ll always remember him as a beautiful, bright, loving child.
I’m sorry that we’re too far away to come to the Shiva, but I know how faithfully you cared for him. He will be in our thoughts forever.
Dear Joan,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear Morty. My condolences to you and your family.
Elena Adelberg Sacks
(Daughter of Ruth & Harold)
My sympathy to the family on Mort’s passing. He was my attorney for many years. Mort was a brilliant man with a quick wit and most important he had heart! Keep him in your hearts forever.
I remember Morton from my days as a young attorney. He was good, kind and gracious to me, and very helpful in my difficulties. I shall remember him always, and I share your loss.