December 27, 1943 - June 13, 2023

Joseph Coffman, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center.  He was 79.  Born in Bristol Borough, son of the late John and Rose Dolan Coffman, he was a lifelong Borough resident.  Mr. Coffman was employed for many years as a truck driver for Lucisano Brothers in Tullytown and also as a State Constable.  He served as a Bristol Borough Councilman for 26 years, where he was instrumental in starting numerous improvement and beautification projects around town.  Joe was also very active with Bristol Borough Little League and a Life Member of Goodwill Hose Co. No. 3.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathryn Knight Coffman, his children, Lori Coffman, Joseph Coffman, Jr. (Catherine) and Vanessa Boggi (Steve), his grandchildren, Jared, Jacob and Aidan Coffman and Myranda, Stephen, and Emma Boggi, his 2 great-grandchildren, Ryn and Piper and his dog, Gracie. He is also survived by two brothers, Eugene Coffman and Leo Coffman and a sister, Danette Dinan along with many nieces and nephews.  Mr. Coffman was predeceased by his brothers, James, William, Daniel and Frank Coffman and his sisters, Sandy Coffman, Shirley Kasperitis and Rose Tosti.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 11:00am at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough.  Interment, private.  Friends may call Tuesday evening 7-9:00pm and Wednesday morning 10-11:00am at the Funeral Home.

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Joseph Coffman, Sr.

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