Glen A. Cole, of Malden, formerly of Medford and Somerville, passed away on Thursday, May 23rd. He was 69. Born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and raised in Somerville, he was the son of the late Earl and Julia (Tassone) Cole.
Glen enlisted into the United States Army in the spring of 1970, from Boston, Massachusetts, serving during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, and was considered an expert rifleman.
Glen was an avid hockey fan he loved the Bruins. He enjoyed spending time doing yard work at their family home in Gloucester, fishing or catching the newest movie on the big screen with his son Glen.
Glen’s biggest passion was being a “Grandpa”. He absolutely adored spending time with his two granddaughters. Glen was a wonderful husband, an awesome dad, the best Grandpa and will be greatly missed by all.
Glen was the beloved husband of Diane (Martelli) Cole. He was the devoted father of Glen M. Cole and his wife Deirdre. He was the loving grandpa of Liv and Brooke Cole. Dear brother of Earl Cole and his wife Alice, and the brother In-law of Richard Martelli. He is also survived by many loving family members and friends.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Wednesday, May 29th at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 770 Salem St., Malden, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 8 PM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Glen’s name to the American Heart Asc., PO BOX 417005, Boston, MA 02241. Late Army Vietnam Veteran.