The Late Robert Coffey aka The Coach aka Bob
He was well loved, will be well missed and remembered
Robert G Coffey Obituary
July 31, 1934 – May 10, 2024
Robert (Bob) Coffey “Coach Coffey” of Toronto passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024, with his loving wife Vivienne at his side. He leaves to mourn his children Daniel, Diane (Mike Gillis) and Jim; sisters, Elizabeth (George Munzing) and Marilyn (Terry Hedstrom); grandchildren Max Gillis (Krystal), Kate Gillis Wright (Philip Wright), Spencer Gillis (fiancé Daniella Filer) and Taigan Coffey; great-grandchildren Claire and Tyson Gillis, Sadie and Charlie Wright; nephew Edward Munzing, and niece, Tracey MacNeil (Neil Penner). Great-nephew and niece, Cole and Reese Penner; cousins, Neville Campbell, Dr. Robert Sweeney and Alicia Somera and their families. Bob also leaves behind treasured friends, Rometheis Wize, Nur and Melis Fritzlar, Randall and Linda Craig.
The family will receive friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles – Newbigging Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville) from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28th. A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, May 29th at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation, St. Michael’s Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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