Troy Coates Obituary

Hey Roach, it´s Nick, Tony & Joyce´s kid, we all really miss you right now and wish you were here! We love you roach! Momma Joyce has your baloney you always wanted too

Troy! Roach!! I ran across this site after I found this picture in some old band stuff. I played bass with Johnny, Troy, and Ralph in the Plague at the beginning. What a great man. Fun, musical. Always made me laugh. Rock on my brother!

What a beautiful man Troy was. I've known Troy since Kindergarten at "Ole Thorpe Grammer School" all the way through 8th grade. He had such a kind heart. Was always kind. I will miss you my Friend.
In Peace.... John A. Gumushian

I am saddened by this story of a man who had so much love for life and his family. There is no doubt he had many great friends.

I met Roach thru my friend Nikki when they worked at Wasburn. I have fond memories of the Man, the Myth, the LEGEND! He was an awesome guy who could always put a smile on your face. I bet he is in Heaven jammin out with Dimebag right now! My condolences to the Coates family. Much love & respect...

My deepest sympathies to the Coates family. I signed Roach to his first record deal with Lungbrush. I always thought he was the best frontman to come out of Chicago. I lost my brother to a rare form of cancer at a young age, and know how difficult it is. You are truly in my thoughts during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Roach.

It's probably been about 10 years since I last saw Troy but he is impossible to forget. I worked at Rolling Stones Records and he would come in from time to time to promote Lungbrush and we'd always spend a great deal of time talking music or whatever else came to mind. He was a great guy and once I heard of his passing my heart sank. Many bands came in to promote themselves but none of them left an impression like Troy did. You will be greatly missed. My sincerest sympathies go out to his friends and family.

My deepest sympathies to the Coates family. I went to grade school with Troy and will always remember his smile and fun nature. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Thanks, Roach; for helping show my father the way. I know you helped, too. My sincere condolences to your family.

Roach you will never be forgotten,you were such a bright spot in life for me in a time of trouble.There will never be another one like you "EVER" YOUR BRO IN CHRIST,Dan Anderson from aurora ill i will meet you upstairs believe it my condolances to your family R.I.P.

I will ALWAYS have terrific memories of my funny friend from H.S.
ALthough TOO many years passed that I didnt see him, his name lived on & will contnue to do so.
I am so sorry to hear this news.

Warm thoughts & many prayers to his family!

"Roach", I'll miss ya, buddy. You were my friend. Thanks for the memories and good times. Frankly, the music in heaven just got a whole lot better!

I will never forget the good times,the memories will always make me smile.You'll aways be in my heart Bro!!!

Oh Tina, I will always remember the day you introduced me to Troy. How blessed you are because, There can be beauty in loss, with enough distance and time.
Stars are born from the death of a sun,
with the greatest stars having the shortest lives, providing the brightest light for us to see.
May you find a star to guide you thru this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family of friends.
Hugs

Troy "Roach" Coates
He is gone but will never be forgotten. Though his music, humor, wisdom, and just being himself.
Everytime someone would meet him he would take the time to sit and chat with them and treat them like a brother and sister. He was one of a kind and will be missed by one and all.
He is not in any more pain or suffering but at peace. He is with the metal gods now with a big smile on his face and most likely on a stage jumping around as he always did.
R.I.P. my brother!!

Icon Of Chicago - RIP - I will miss you brother.You will always be in my heart.

To my dear cousin, we never met, yet when reading the guest book, of the friends you made in life.
I can't help but feel, a great person has been lost.
I wish I could have met you cousin, have thought about it, and now it's to late in this life.
You must be sitting pretty in the heavens now, and hope the music you sing comes to my soul during my sleep.
I know one day we'll meet cousin, and with the glory of the heavens, I can hear you sing.
Bless you cousin.

R.I.P. brother Roach!

R.I.P Brother.

Brother Roach..

Words will never describe the loss we will all feel with you gone now but you will always be with us in spirit (from the memories and through your music and videos).

Paying my respects to you today (along with old school/new school friends), we all bear witness to one another the great love we shared for you. Through the years, you have touched so many lives & meant so much to each of us in our own special way. May the good LORD see the goodness in your heart & recieve you into HIS kingdom for your good works.

"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me besides quiet waters, He restores my soul.

HE guides me in paths of righteousness for HIS name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff; they comfort me.

You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies, you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever".
Psalm 23

Your brother in christ.... JOHN MANCHUR

Roach was a great person whom always stood for unity in the metal scene. Your never truly gone unless people forget. Forget Roach, never. His legacy will live on. I'm grateful to have known him. My deepest condolences to his family. Miss you brother.

Hey Roach,

I believe you are flying high with the eagles, I believe you are lovingly watching over Tina, your entire family and friends.

We wanted to say we appreciated the times you helped us. You were always so kind to us and to me and my son in particular, we are grateful to have known you. Thank You.

Semper Fidelis

Brian B. Heafy
Matthew K. Heafy
Travis L. Smith
Paolo F. Gregoletto
Corey K. Beulieu

The Roachman and I go back to sharing stages on the late 90's Chicago music scene. Missed yes, but never forgotten.

Troy ROACH Coates was a class act. True Human being. Always had a great smile and liked to laugh and make other people laugh. I met him at Smiler's like many others many moons ago. Got to see Maddog, The Plague, and Rising Up Angry serveral times. My condolences to the Coates family. He was a GREAT Front Man and Chicago lost a True Metal Brother. R.I.P. Roach Man!

Roach was one of the reasons I used to love going to Smiler Coogan's. He always entertained well...onstage and off. Roach was a great guy and he's the frontman in heaven now. Thanks for being such a great guy. All of my prayers to you and yours!

chicago lost a great one

Roach,
Going to miss you man! I remember partying with you in FL when you were still with RUA. Good times brotha! You were such a great person and one of the nicest people that I've known. You'd give the shirt off your back for any of your friends.
My condolences to the family, he'll be missed by all!

I'm thankful for the opportunity to know Troy as long and as well as I did. I first saw him at the old Exit on wells and he was climbing all over that web thing they had over the dance floor. I had never seen a performance like that before. We became friends that day and the friendship endured until the end of his life. He was truly one of a kind. Such an influence to so many. He supported local music more than national acts. He was totally committed to music until the end. He loved the racetrack and he showed me how to play the ponies, turned me on to the chili peppers, UFO and so many countless other things. Troy was always fun and interesting to be around. Thank you Troy for coming into my life. I'll never forget you.
Margarito

What a rare breed and wonderful man you were Troy. I met you in 1987 when The Plague recorded in my basement studio n Mount Prospect (Which I still may have the masters if anyone cares to take them). I never forgot how absolutely down to earth you were.

I believe you were a man who had little regrets. Rock solid in your quest to do the right thing.

Ya know, you were one of the few in Chicago music that stayed grounded and honest. You had an incredible memory for events and places which added to your ability to make feel feel counted.

Even before your death, when your name would come up, people ALWAYS had good things to say about you. It was a living testimony of your impact on people.

Rock on, brother.

-Dino Manzella - Afternight Productions

OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO TROY'S FAMILY. A GREAT FRONTMAN A SHINING STAR IN HIS OWN RIGHT A WARRIOR & MOST OF ALL HE WAS A GENUINE HUMAN BEING. WE WILL MISS YOU TROY(ROACH). JUAN & VICKY (CHICAGO)
LIKE THE RIVER YOU ARE, YOU WERE & YOU WILL BE THE SEA.

To The Troy Coates Family,Even though my family never perosonaly met Troy Coates. My husband and I and our freind know of him thru his sister Maryellyn.We love you Mary and all of your family.Troy you are gone but never forgotten.

first n most important,much love to the coates family.raoch as we all new him cannot be explained by words ,u had to no him to truly understand the kind of man he was.troy touched many people from all over the u.s. not just chicagoland,if u met him just once u would never forget him.today the chicago music industry has lost one of it....lost ITS GREATEST musician of all time troy"roach"coates..u were loved bye all.n u will b missed bye all.to yer family,may god watch over u n keep u safe as he now takes care of troy.

I am saddened by the loss of Troy from this short life. May he have eternal joy and happiness in heaven.

Troy "Roach" - you left us too soon. A great frontman in any band you were in. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

My deepest sympathies to the Goates family. Roach was a great guy and a legend in the Chicago music scene. I'm at a loss for words but know he is in a better place. Best wishes to his wife and children. God Bless. He will always be remembered.

I'm at a loss for words, my deepest sympathies to his family and friends, I was in several different bands with Roach and he is a great guy and he will live on in my heart forever.

My ex-husband, Erik (Tater Tot) Armstrong and I extend our deepest sympathies. Roach was a great guy, funny, smart and talented, who always greeted you with a smile. He will be missed.

My deepest sympathies...

We are truly sorry to hear of Troy's passing.. our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

"While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil." ~author unknown

To Tina and Family,

Although I met him for just a moment, I got to know him through Tina. He was crazy and nutty guy who filled her life with love, laughter and sweetness. He is with the angels watching over and seeing how many people loved him. He is at rest and living a truly lovely life. He is in a much better place than we are, right next to our Father. God bless you and your family in this moment of sorrow. Celebrate his life and all the good times you created and shared.

Look to the Lord for strength and when you feel like crying just do it. Call a friend when you need a sholder, you have alot and that includes me.

God bless you and strengthen you

Love Marisol

We are very sorry for your great loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Bonnie & Henry

To Tina and Family,
My wife and I were so saddened when we heard of Troy/"Roach's" passing. He was a tremendous person and musician extraordinare! I have personally known him for over 20 years. He was a great friend to me and his music will live on forever in my heart and soul.
Our deepest sympathies to all of you for your loss. He will always be remembered!
Always,
John and Carrie Usyak

I never knew Troy but I admired him a lot, he was a true hero to the last and he will live on in his music, he will be remembered as a legend, we have all lost a great artist but heaven has gained him and he will be rocking forever.
My deepest sympathies to all his loved ones and friends, he will never be forgotten.
With deepest respect and admiration, Luke Samme, England, UK>

I remember him as the funny guy, always making everyone laugh. He loved music. And was a great entertainer. He will be missed by many! my thoughts and prays go out to all his family and friends.

My deepest and most sincere thoughts go out to Tina and the rest of Troys family.
Troy fought an amazing battle and never waivered. One week before he passed he and his band gave an unforgetable performance. We will meet again dear friend,you are now free. MAMA BUNNY

Our condolences to the Familes of Troy he will be remembered in our prayers

Tony and Geri Klotka

Tina,

My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Roach was an amazing person to know and I'm glad I had the honor to know you and him. He will truly be missed.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Troy’s passing.
I am aware of how difficult this time must be for his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I have many fond memories onstage and off, with Troy & his many bands & friends.
Over the past few years, we spent quite a bit of time on the phone talking a lot about the "years gone by", and "things yet to come". I am glad to say I knew Troy. He was a “true” person.
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time, and always.

Rest In Peace, my friend.
Mortar Dave

He was a great guy & musician who touched the Chicago music scene. I'm proud to say I had the honor & pleasure of meeting & knowing him. My prayers, thoughts & condolences to his family. He will truly be missed.

My love, my teacher, my best friend, wonderful father, incomparable husband...my soulmate...You are not suffering anymore and are will us all eternally and spiritually. I promise to be and do my best in life, as you wish, my sweet love...Love you too much!!! To infinity and beyond!

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Roach! He was an amazing man! He will be missed!

Troy always knew how to put a smile on your face. A great frontman and a wonderful person. He will be missed by so many. A tragic loss. My thoughts are with all of his friends and family during this dark time.

In my younger years (99-02) Troy's band Lungbrush was a HUGE part of not only my life, but my group of friends, we'd always be making the trip from Aurora to Chicago to see them. Even though we weren't old enough to have beer, Troy would always take some time to talk with us and thank us for always coming to see he and the boys do what they loved. A genuine character, Roach will forever be in my mind. Rest In Peace, my friend.

ANY GOOD BYE IS NEVER AN EASY GOOD BYE, ESPICALLY TO A DEAR FRIEND.YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY ROACH, YET YOU LEFT US ALL WITH MANY GOOD MEMORIES. WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES TOGETHER, AND PLAYED MANY GOOD SHOW'S TOGETHER (MISCREANTS).THANKS! WE WILL MEET IN THE END, WHERE EVER THAT MAY BE, PEACE MY BROTHER....THE PENDALL'S JIM& RHONDA
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Our thoughts are with you.

I first met Troy in 1988 or so when i started working and booking local shows.He gave me a demo tape and was so confident on his band it made me take notice.His determination to play shows and give people what they paid for was important to him.He was a showman who gave 100% on the stage and off.He met with the fans before and after a gig to thank them for supporting him and the local scene.He would show up at other gigs i did to promote his band and before you knew it,they were on stage opening for touring acts.His drive was immence,very few had the fire in their eyes to keep on going.He never gave up and he was a warrior. I never heard him say a bad word about anyone,watching him work the room promoting his act hoping someday to make a name for himself.He was constantly there to support the local bands and did whatever he could to help out.His family should be proud of him for he was a true man dedicated to his music,friends and family.Although i haven't seen him in many years,his memory is fresh in my mind and always will be.I will miss you my old brother,now your in Heaven jamming with Barry Stern as well.