Gary M. Coken
DATELINE: Warwick
Coken, Gary M., 67, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Mass General Hospital, Boston. He was the beloved significant other of Nancy Gillman. Born in Providence, a son of the late Barney and Florence (Goldstein) Coken-Hanzel, he was a lifelong RI resident. He was an operations manager for Bridge Over Troubled Waters, previously working in the jewelry industry. Gary was a Viet Nam Navy veteran, serving in Viet Nam. Devoted father of Freda Coken and her significant other, George Reed, of Warwick and Bradford Coken of Warwick. Dear brother of Loraine Schulman of Cranston. Loving grandfather of Steven, Elizabeth and her husband Fred, Donaven, William, and Laney. Cherished great-grandfather of Mason. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 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 Bridge Over Troubled Waters, 47 West St., Boston, MA 02111. Shiva will be observed at 54 Sunset Ave., Warwick, Tuesday 7-9 p.m.
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Sorry for your loss.
Gary had quite a sense of humor.
I will miss reading his commentaries.
To the Coken Family: my sincere sympathy at the loss of a wonderful person with a great sense of humor and social conscience. I remember Gary from the JCC and later in High School. My thoughts are with you. He will truly be missed!
May your memory be for a blessing
Gary, you had so much more life to live. Everyone is devastated . I hope you know how much your South Providence friends will miss you
Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet
RIP, my dear ole friend!
So sorry for your loss.
David & Elaine Leipf
I worked with Gary at BOTW and we formed a trusting and respectful bond. He was a very good man and this world will be the less without him. Happy trails Gary.
tom
A childhood friend from Sackett St. School who later in life charmed me on facebook with his philosophy, art and pride in family. Will miss him.
Freda, Brad and family we are so sorry for your loss this is such a great loss Gary was an amazing man. We are here if you need anything at all, our hearts go out to you all at this very difficult time xo
Freda and Libby- So sorry for your loss. Peace and Comfort for you and your family. Carol Picerno
Heartfelt condolences to all family and friends on the passing of Gary. So many memories of such a nice person from his youth to recent times. You will be missed by many.
Marilyn Bergman Gralnik and Jordan
While surfing facebook for old friends and acquaintances, I connected with Gary. His posts were fun to read and it was so obvious that he was a lover of life and that he deeply and dearly loved his family. When my own father died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 57, a good friend’s mother told me that he had died an angel’s death. That thought, even though it was more difficult for the family left behind, did bring me comfort. I pray that you find peace and that you feel Gary’s eternal love and joy around you for as long as you live.
With my deepest sympathy.
Dear Garys family, I worked with Gary for a while at k&m associate he was a very good man with a great sense of humor, and a hard working men.I am sorry for your lost
I was deeply saddened to learn of Gary’s death tonight and I would like to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family on behalf of everyone at Classic Tuxedo, Gary was highly respected by managers and employees alike throughout the entire company.
Gary’s contributions to this company during his years of dedicated and selfless service were many and varied. He was a major part of our initial expansion across New England. Believe me, his contributions to this company will not be forgotten.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time Gary was a remarkable man. Knowing him personally as I did for many years, I am well aware of the difference he made in the lives of many people, both here in the company, and in his private life. Many will miss him.
With sincere sympathy,
Bill Tzizik