OBITUARY-SPENCER:
Jeffrey P. DeCoff 52, passed away peacefully at home on Friday Sep. 6. He is the son of Joseph E. DeCoff, Sr. and Claire M. (Deshaies) DeCoff who passed in 2001. Jeffrey leaves his brothers Jude T. DeCoff and his wife Carolyn and daughter Jennifer and sons Timothy and Brendon; his brother Joseph E. DeCoff II and his wife Cheryl and sons Gabriel and Joseph E. Decoff, III all of Spencer, his sister Darlene Conroy and her husband Vincent and daughter Gabrielle of West Bridgewater, several nieces and nephews. Jeff leaves several godchildren, including his godchild Matthew Collette and many, many friends.
He graduated from Worcester Industrial Technical Institute and Bay State College with a two year degree in engineering in 1982. He was a graduate of David Prouty H.S. (1980). Jeffrey was employed as a pipefitter journeyman welder for over 30 years and was a member of the local Plumber and Pipefitter's No. 4.
Jeffrey was truly a wonderful brother, uncle and friend. He traveled and worked on numerous power plants, hospitals and building projects. He loved to scuba dive and catch lobsters.
Jeff loved life and had many adventures. Every second when he woke up to every night when his eyes shut, was a great day. He changed so many people’s lives for the better and you couldn’t ask for a better man. Jeff was a kind man who could never say no to anyone. He just loved to help and care for people. Every time you saw Jeff was a great time. He always had the greatest smile and was the happiest person we've ever known. We are grateful for the many happy memories he gave us. May he rest in peace.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 from the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial will follow in Mary,Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. Calling hours are Friday, Sept. 13 from 4 to 7p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mary, Queen of the Rosary Food Pantry, 60 Maple St., Spencer, 01562.