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Robert Coughlin Obituary

Coughlin, Robert A. loving son of Robert and Joanne Coughlin, dear brother of Michael (Toni) Coughlin, fond grandson of Bess and the late Louis Perone, the late Francis and Violet Coughlin, adoring uncle of Michael and Caitlin Coughlin, loving nephew, cousin, and friend to many. We will always love you and never forget you. Funeral Thursday, 9:00 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem, Chicago, to St. Edwards Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. For info 773-889-1700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 5, 2010.

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Bill Duffy

January 19, 2010

Bob and Joanne,

Pat and I just heard of your loss. We both realize what you are going through at this time and please know that our thoughts and prayers are truly with you and your entire family. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Bill & Pat

Gail Cannova

January 17, 2010

Bob, Joanne, and Mike

You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Know that we are there for you in whatever you need. We walk this journey together and with the grace of God will find peace. Bobby's sheepish grin will always be his shining star and our fondest memory.
Lawrence, Gail and Joe Cannova

Sandy Hallas

January 12, 2010

Dear Coughlin Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Bobby. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
The Hallas Family-Sandy.Bob and Holly

Jayme Tipre

January 10, 2010

Bob and Joanne:

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Bobby.
I realize that no words can soften your sorrow, but I do want to extend to you and your family my deepest sympathy.
Hoping you are taking care of yourself and hope that the kind wishes of your many friends will make your grief just a little easier to bear.

Warmest regards.

Jayme Tipre

JOEY GAUGHAN

January 8, 2010

Dear Bob and Joanne, We are Deeply Sorry and so very Saddened by Your loss of Bobby. Please Know our Hearts, Our Love and Prayers are with You all at this Sorrowful Time. Sincerely with Love Pat, Mary, and Joey Gaughan.

Debbie Herr

January 8, 2010

Dear Joanne,
I am so sorry to hear about your son.
As a mother, my heart goes out to you.
Please know that you will be in my prayers.
Debbie Herr

Mrs. Rosanne Eiternick

January 8, 2010

Dear Coughlin Family,

There are no words to say at a time like this.
I remember your son all through high school with my son. Bobby was a great young man and will be missed by all.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. May God help you find peace. Bobby has.

Sam Perone

January 7, 2010

Joanne & Bob,
Our heart felt symapthy goes out to you for the loss of your son.
Although it's been decades since we've seen each other I feel for you. May the grace of God and all the goodness in the world keep you strong through the years.
Please give aunt Bess our condolences.
Sincerely,

Sam & Deborah Perone

January 7, 2010

Dear Couglin Family,

We are so very sorry for your tragic loss. We are praying for you all during this terribly difficult time.

The Mingey & O'Keefe Families

Thomas Sr. McGann

January 7, 2010

Mike, please accept our condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Tom & Jennifer

Gina Zirbes-Weis

January 7, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Coughlin and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I would have heard sooner, so I could attend the services. Bobby has a very special place in my heart and I am very sorry for your loss. aAthough we lost touch, I have many fond memories of him from high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely,

Gina Zirbes-Weis

Shajan Kuriakose

January 7, 2010

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Coughlin, Mike and Family:

No words can express the loss that you are feeling right now.

I had the pleasure of knowing Bobby for almost 20 years. We went to St. Ed's together I still remember from the first day we met to the day of his graduation party in your backyard to seeing him a couple of years ago. I have nothing but good memories of Bobby. He was a good person will be truly missed.

My prayers and thoughts are with you always.

Shajan Kuriakose

Paul & Mary Ann Hellwig

January 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gina Dembski

January 7, 2010

Dear Joanne & Bob,
We are thinking of you with sympathy, and wishing your hearts comfort & peace.


Sincerely,
Gina & Ed

Gina Dembski

January 7, 2010

Dear Joanne & Bob,
We are thinking of you with sympathy,
and wishing your hearts comfort & peace.

Sincerely,
Gina & Ed

Deborah Brock

January 7, 2010

To the Coughlin family

I am deeply sorry for the great loss you have experienced. I have worked with Pat for many years, and even though I didn't personally know Bobby, he sounded like a wonderful person!

I wanted to extend my sympathy to you and will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

January 7, 2010

Coughlin Family,

On behalf of the Alumni Association of Holy Cross/Mother Guerin/Guerin Prep HS we are sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. Our prayers are with you always.

Tina Eiternick-Lilly
Alumni Director

Fran Smith

January 7, 2010

Dear Joanne & Bob,
Rich and I were heartbroken to hear about your son, Bobby. Our deepest sympathy - we will remember him in our prayers. We know you and Bob from the Sting softball team many years ago. Richie played with Bob, Norb etc. We can only imagine your loss!

Phyllis Sherman

January 7, 2010

Mr. & Mrs. Coughlin and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to express the sorrow and sympathy I feel for you. My deepest condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

January 7, 2010

Dear Coughlin Family,
May the Lord give you the strenght to get through today, and everyday yet to to come. You are in my prayers.

Bobby, thank you for coming into my life. Though I had not seen you since late fall, I always looked forward to seeing your smiling face the minute I walked into the foodcourt. You always managed to brighten up my day. Thank you for being such a great friend and for helping me out when I was in need. I'm so sorry that I won't be able to bring you enchiladas for your birthday.I miss you my friend.
Delia

January 6, 2010

It was with a great sense of loss when we heard of your son's death. We wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened for all of you.

We know that his passing will not only leave a void in your lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him.

We have included Robert and you in our daily prayers. May God give you strength.

Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love Sy and Mary Kay

January 6, 2010

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Coughlin and Family,
We feel that anything we can say will be futile at this time. Please know that our sympathy goes to you and your family from the bottom of our hearts.
Sincerely,
Joseph and Maryann Sebring

January 6, 2010

Dear Joanne & Bob,

We are very sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. Our prayers are with him and your family. Our deepest condolences.

Kan & Mary Gennett

Lorraine Perone

January 6, 2010

Dear Bob & Joanne,
Words cannot express my deepest sympathies. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Aunt Lorraine

Patty Sebring

January 6, 2010

Dear Mr.and Mrs. Coughlin, Mike, Toni, and Family,
Words must seem superficial and empty at a time like this but please know that all of you and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the future. Bobby is a genuine person with a kind soul and he will always be remembered as such.

January 6, 2010

Mr & Mrs Coughlin and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. Bobby was a great kid.

The Stailey Family

Eric Beck

January 6, 2010

My family and I have the deepest sorrow for all who were touched by him. We lost a truly great individual in our lives but know he is in a far greater place then our hearts can believe. We love you and may God bring peace to the hurt we all feel inside.

January 6, 2010

Dearest Coughlin Family, God bless you all at this difficult time with your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and with Bobby. May God rest his soul. Joanne and Bob if you need anything please call. Love you all.

Kathy, Wayne, Karen, Ericka and Tom Gussie

The life of the party

Donna Stachurski

January 6, 2010

My husband and I have had the great opportunity to become friends with Bobby over the last couple of years. He played on my husband's softball team for two years now and was a great guy. He was very fun and always willing to help anyone out.He will be truly missed.
Peter Digioia & Donna Stachurski
Players Inc Softball

Joe DiNicola

January 6, 2010

Totally out of character Bobby, you are at peace now. You will be greatly missed, and definitely never forgotten. My deepest prayers go to your mom, and dad.

The Frapolly Girls

January 6, 2010

Dear Coughlin Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 6, 2010

Couglin Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for your loss. God Bless Bobby and all of you.
Connie & Richard Green

January 6, 2010

Bob & Joanne, Mike & family

There are no words to express the feelings we feel for you on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. Bobby will always be remembered as how could anyone forget that beautiful smile. May your memories help you and may he rest in peace.

Love and prayers,
Ken & Gloria Valerugo

Erin Harte

January 6, 2010

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Coughlin, Mike, Toni, & family,

Words cannot express my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

You can take comfort in knowing how much Bobby was loved by everyone around him. Those that know him know he had one of the biggest hearts. He was always able to make us laugh whether it be him ranting about something or him doing his famous dance with his legs. Never a dull moment with Bobby around. :)

Bobby-- I will hold you very close to my heart forever. I will wear my Polo socks and Cubs shirt (the one you bought me, much to your chagrin!) with honor! You were a very good friend, my dear.

I miss you already.

Gail Gueco

January 6, 2010

Dear Coughlin Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My sincerest condolences to all of you.

Tom and Karin Goddard

January 6, 2010

Dear Bobby and Joanne,

You have our depest sympathy in this time of great sorrow.

Tom and Karin Goddard

Sandy Thomas

January 6, 2010

Dear Joanne, Bob, Michael and Toni,

I send you my deepest sympathy in your grief over the untimely death of your son and brother Bobby. It is one of those things impossible to understand. May you be given stength to bear this heavy burden. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May Bobby rest in peace. God Bless all of you.

Tony Green

January 6, 2010

Mr and Mrs Coughlin, Mike, and Toni our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bobby was a great guy and great friend. We are so sorry for your loss.

Tom Demke

January 6, 2010

Dear Coughlin's,
I am sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. My prayers and thoughts will be with you during this difficult time.

Tom Demke

Kimberly Bryant (Hellwig)

January 6, 2010

Coughlin Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Michael Stack

January 6, 2010

Dearest Coughlin Family,
Most of my great memories of the Mayfair Park Gang involves each one of you. I am at a loss for words to express my deepest sympathies. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Michael, Stephanie, and Finley Stack

Carmen Valdez

January 6, 2010

Dear Coughlin Family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time. Bobby was a good man who always had a smile on his face. He brought sunshine where ever he went. Bobby rest in peace.

Lorrie D'Astice

January 5, 2010

Dear Joanne & Bob,
There are no words to express the sadness of your loss. Our deepest heartfelt condolences.
Love and prayers,
Lorrie and Ed

Matt Reisch

January 5, 2010

I met Bobby through his brother Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Fr. Bernard Kennedy, OFM

January 5, 2010

Bobby, may you now rest in peace and rise again in glory.
Prayerfully,

Kim (Wilkinson) Couper

January 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brian Krukowski

January 5, 2010

I had the distinct pleasure to attend Holy Cross and play football with Bobby from 1992 - 1996. If there is one thing I will always remember and cherish about Bobby, it is how he could always make you laugh in any situation. No matter how bad or how bleak the situation was, Bobby would say or do something to make you laugh in order to forget about the temporary pain and sadness. I am truly fortunate and a better person for being privileged to know Bobby for the short time that I did. I am extremely sorry for the entire Coughlin family in their time of grievance. Bobby, the only comfort I have is knowing that you are now at home, and you will forever be able to rest in peace.

Johnny Halloran

January 5, 2010

Dear Coglhlin family
I have only known your son for a few years and I am glad I had the time to spend with him. He made work a lot easier with his happy smiles and jokes. I will miss him, and I wish that I had more time to get to know him. I am so sorry for your loss.

Tim S

January 5, 2010

I'm truly sorry your loss. My thoughts are with your family. I lost touch with Bobby. Does anyone know the reason for this loss?

January 5, 2010

Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Coughlin family...
-Omaar and Marie Hernandez (Corpus Christi, TX)

Brian Bresnahan

January 5, 2010

Bobby, We'll always remember you smiling and you will be greatly missed!
Mr., Mrs., Mike, Toni, Michael, and Caitlin, Your son/brother/uncle was always a joy to be be with. He made those around him laugh and smile and that is the way I will always picture him.
God bless,
Brian, Terri, Abby, and Paxon

Scott Kargol

January 5, 2010

Dear Coughlin Family,
I am truly sorry sorry for your loss. Bobby was a great person. He brought smiles to all his friends. He will be missed by many and forgotten by no one. Stay strong in your faith and remember the good times of his life. God bless you Bobby.

Kristen Sufranski

January 5, 2010

Mr. & Mrs. Coughlin and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to express the sorrow and sympathy I feel for you. My deepest condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for always being so welcoming to Bobby's friends.

Bobby, you left this world way too early. You were a great person and friend. You had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Thanks for being such a great friend/brother to my sister and brother-in-law, Lauren and Jeb, and treating all the Sufranski's like family. Things will not be the same without always seeing your face around. I will try my best to take care of them for you, and the rest of the friends. We will miss you dearly and love you always. You will never be forgotten.

Nancy Ward

January 5, 2010

Mr. & Mrs. Coughlin, Mike, Toni, Michael and Caitlin,
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. You are all in our prayers. We are here for you if there is anything we can do.
Chuck and Nancy Ward

Donald Zehar

January 5, 2010

We cannot even begin to know what you are going through and how heavy your hearts are. May God hold you in his arms to soften your pains and whisper in your ear that Bobby has made it home, our final home, safely. Much love, peace, and warmth. The Zehar famiy (Donnie,Teresa,Forest,Zeal)

Patrick Scanlan

January 5, 2010

Mr. & Mrs. Coughlin, Mike,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat & Karen Scanlan, Jr.

Gina & Ozzie Valdez

January 5, 2010

Bob, Joanne, Mike and Toni,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time that stands before you. Our deepest condolences.

Mary Melchiori

January 5, 2010

There are no words that could ever be said that would ease the pain of Bobby's passing. We can only pray for you and your family, for you to have the strength to get thru this extremely difficult time.
We are so sorry.

Sandy Besenhofer

January 5, 2010

Dear Bob & Joanne, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. It has been a long time since I have talk to you . Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sandy Besenhofer (Palos Heights, IL)

Eddie Hansen Family

January 5, 2010

Coughlin Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

January 5, 2010

Dearest Joanne, Bob and Mike,

There are no words at this time to express my sad feelings. Please try and remember that all your grief and sorrow are shared by everyone who loves you and your whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, prayers & hugs,
Amy Przybylo

Roger & Cathy McGill

January 5, 2010

Bob & Joanne - there are no words to express all of our feelings for the two of you, and Michael & Toni and the grand-children. We love you all very much and you are all in our prayers.

May the Good Lord always hold Bobby in the Palm of His Hands.

kim doucet

January 5, 2010

Dear Coughlin family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. You are all in my prayers. I have some fond memories of us growing up. He will truely be missed.
Love and prayers,
Kim Clemen

Gloria Santeramo

January 5, 2010

Dear Joanne & Bob,
If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. We're so sorry for your loss.
Heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Love & prayers, Gloria & Jim

Chuck Tipre

January 5, 2010

Dear Joanne,Bob,Mike&Family;
Janine and myself would like to send our sincerest condolences in the passing of your son Bobby. No words can express I am sure what you both are feeling at this time in your life. The only thing I can say is remember all the good times you shared and all the memories of Bobby that he not only brought to the family but also to all of his friends. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

Joan Petitt

January 5, 2010

Bob and Joanne: You have our deepest condolences and anything you need please don't hesitate to ask us. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Joan Petitt and Family.

January 5, 2010

Joanne and Bob, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, accept the strength from God that you need now to help you through this.
Love and prayers, Donna Pugliani

Mildred Hall

January 5, 2010

Dear Joanne, Bob, Michael and Toni,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during these sad and trying times. I pray that God's strength keep you strong. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do.
Love and Prayers,
Millie Hall

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