COAKLEY, Edward F. of Wellesley and New Seabury, July 18, 2012, age 77. Devoted husband of the late Maureen Sheila (Murphy) Coakley for 49 years. Beloved father of Brian E. and his wife Shanone of Wellesley, Mark F. and his wife Martha of Medfield, Kevin J. and his wife Pamela Senese of Wellesley, and Barrett J. and his wife Dayna of Wellesley. Loving and cherished Grandfather to Caroline, John, Brennon, Luisa, Elise, Emmett, Will and Ainsley. Brother of the late Paul Coakley and his wife Alice of Needham, MA, the late Gerald Coakley and his wife Joan of Westwood, MA, the late John Coakley of Clearwater, FL, George Coakley and his wife Ruth of Alexandria, VA, and William Coakley of New York, NY. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.
Edward was born April 20, 1935 in Oak Square, Brighton. Graduate of Boston Latin School in 1953 and a graduate of Boston College with a degree in Chemistry in 1957 where he played hockey and golf. After two years of service in the US Navy, he joined General Electric as a chemist. He eventually entered the brokerage industry and was founder and president of E. F. Coakley & Associates. He was an avid golfer and longtime member of Charles River Country Club.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt. 16), WELLESLEY, Monday, July 23 at 9 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Paul's Church, Wellesley, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday, July 22 from 4-7 PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made in Ed's name to Wheelock Family Theatre 200 The Riverway Boston, MA 02215.