PITTSFORD – July 24, 2018, age 80, died suddenly after a long, heroic battle with mantel cell lymphoma. Survived by his loving wife Karen, his children Kimberly Hayton (Jeff Massett), Christopher (Kristin) Coffey, step-daughter Michelle Ashby, step-son Stephen Artl (Stacey) and 8 grandchildren: Rachel Hayton, Christine Mazzullo, Matthew Coffey, Benjamin Coffey, Josephine Artl, Jackson Artl, Brad Coleman, Brett Coleman and brother Donald Coffey (Lois). Born in Cleveland, OH, he was professor emeritus from RIT teaching 37 years in the College of Liberal Arts, was a life-long painter, and in retirement thefacilitator for Pittsford Library Art Talk. Loved for his sense of humor and competitive play at theTennis Club of Rochester, he volunteered in the Help Me Read Program at School 17, Flower City Habitat for Humanity, and designed and built 3 amazing homes in Mendon. The sound of a piano will forever remind us of our beloved husband and father.
Friends may call on Monday, July 30, 4-7 p.m. at Keenan’s Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd, Fairport, NY 14450; remembrances at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to The Memorial Art Gallery (considered his 2nd home) www.MAG.rochester.edu or Wilmot Cancer Institute, www.Wilmot.URMC.edu.
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3 responses to “Coffey, Douglas (Doug) R.”
Doug will be truly missed. We will cherish the gift of art from Doug and Karen that we received several years ago and always remember our special times together both in New York and California. He will always be remembered and loved. Love you Karen.
We sorely miss you Doug. The art discussion get-togethers were one of the high points of every month! You were a treasure to the community. Godspeed on your great journey, my friend!
Doug was highly respected by his students in the Help Me Read program, fellow tutors, teachers and the principal at School #17. We will miss his amazing dedication to his students and the wisdom he shared weekly.