Joseph E. Coyne 82, of Corona Street died Saturday at Sunny View Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Donna (Floyd) Coyne.
Born in East Providence, a son of the late Francis H. and Sarah A. (McKenna) Coyne.
Mr. Coyne was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was a machinist until retirement and had worked for Circular Tool, Leesona and Cleveland Twist Drill Company.
He is survived by two sons, Robert E. Coyne of Mobile, AL and Richard J. Coyne of Chepachet; a daughter, Janet D. Pelland of Rehoboth, MA; two grandchildren, Douglas J. Coyne and Kerry-Lyn Kelly; a great granddaughter, Alyssa-Anne S. Kelly; two sisters Kathryn “Kay” Poulton and Sarah “Sally” Monahan. He was the brother of the late Francis H., Jr., and Gerald J. Coyne and Cecilia O’Brien.
His funeral is private. In lieu of flowers, donation in his memory to may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 757 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910.