John E. Cotter Sr., formerly of Taunton, Tewksbury and 844 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday March 17, 2008 at Lowell General Hospital. He was 80 years old. He was also the husband of Louise K. (Brady) and the father of John E. Cotter Jr. of Brockton and Patricia E. Medas of Taunton.
Born June 29, 1927 in Brockton, Massachusetts he was a son of the late Edward Cotter and Ellen ( Meyers ). He attended Brockton Public Schools. John was employed as a Conductor for the Amtrak Railroad for over thirty – six years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and racing pigeons.
Besides his wife and children, he is also survived by his three grandchildren, Erin Medas of Taunton, John E. Cotter III of Quincy and Jamie G. Cotter. He was also the brother of the late James F. Cotter and Joseph M. Cotter.
A graveside service will be held at 11:15 A.M. on Saturday March 22, 2008 in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Stoughton.
A visiting hour will be held prior to the service from 10 – 11 A.M. in The Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Flowers will be accepted.