Richard D. Coughlin Jr. of Wellesley died at home surrounded by his family on Nov. 20, 2009. He was 86. He was the Beloved husband of June M. (MacKinnon) Coughlin.
He was a proud Veteran of World War II and served aboard the USS Texas and the USS Miami during the invasion of the Island of Okinawa and supported Veterans the remainder of his life. He was a member of the Wellesley VFW and Former President of IBEW Local 1505, Waltham.
He was the devoted father of Richard D. Coughlin of Chicago, IL, Mary MacKinnon of Denver, CO, Eileen McShane of Long Island, NY and the late Patrick Coughlin. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Brother of Robert Coughlin of Naples, FL and the late Virginia Coughlin.
Funeral Mass in St. Paul’s Church, Wellesley, Monday, Nov. 23, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours omitted. Interment private.