Richard J. Coakley, 61 passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 in Skowhegan Maine.
Born in Winchester MA, January 3, 1958 to the late Richard and Ruth (Peel) Coakley, he was the oldest of 7 children. A 1976 graduate of Winchester High School, Richard spent most of his working career in and out of construction sites, driving trucks, and moving heavy equipment. He enjoyed playing hockey, watching his favorite sports teams, car racing and raising his three children. Richard is pre-deceased by his son, Richard W. Coakley.
He is survived by his son Joseph B. Coakley and wife Maryann of ME, daughter Sara E. Coakley and fiancé Bjorn Erickson of ME, grandchildren Mylah Maxim, Dahlia Erickson and Liam Coakley of ME, his sisters Laura (Kevin) Pickett of Wilmington, Jane Coakley of NH, Martha (Mark) Fraser of Woburn, Maryruth (Paul) Carriere of Woburn, Katie (Michael) Naylor of SC, and Amy (Jamie) Mabardy of Winchester along with several nieces and nephews.
Memorial visitation will be held in the Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester MA, on Friday, May 17th from 5-8pm. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend.