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28 February 2014

Obituary of William Joseph Coogan

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(extracted from "Fort Myers News-Press" [FL], 18 FEB 2014):

WILLIAM "BILL" JOSEPH COOGAN, 59, Punta Gorda, died 02-13-2014.

Arrangements: Roberson Funeral Home.

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(extracted from "?", [18 FEB] 2014):

WILLIAM "BILL" JOSEPH COOGAN
August 26, 1954 - February 13, 2014 
Punta Gorda, Florida 

William "Bill" Joseph Coogan, 59, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 
at home in Punta Gorda, Florida.

He was born August 26, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY to Emma Hangarter Coogan 
and the late Robert Francis Coogan. He grew up in a loving home with 
7 brothers and 6 sisters. Bill was a graduate of Brooklyn Preparatory 
School and Fordham University. He was one of the founders of Pac 
Bridge Shipping in New York, a pioneer in the Ocean Logistics Freight 
service sector. The company was later acquired by Expeditors 
International, where he worked for over 25 years, retiring as an 
Executive Vice President. Bill's career allowed him to develop close 
friendships with colleagues around the world, and he was well known 
and respected in the global ocean shipping industry. Upon retirement 
from Expeditors in 2004, Bill and his family relocated from Seattle to 
Punta Gorda to be closer to his east coast roots and to pursue his 
passion for sailing. Bill was happiest when entertaining and caring 
for his loved ones and friends. He did this graciously and unselfishly, 
always putting others before himself. His extensive sailing adventures 
took him from the waters of the Puget Sound in Washington State to the 
Bahamas and up the Eastern seaboard all the way to the Coast of Maine.

Bill is survived by his loving and beloved wife of 16 years, Christina 
Ameglio Coogan; his mother Emma, his sons William Joseph Coogan (and 
wife Anna), Robert Francis Coogan and James Paul Coogan; daughters 
Sarah Christine Coogan and Isabella Grace Coogan; 13 brothers and 
sisters and their families.

Bill will be remembered as a devoted loving husband and father who 
cherished time with his family. He was known for his quick wit, keen 
intelligence and willingness to always help those around him. He was 
very proud of the gifts and accomplishments of his children. All who 
knew him will carry forever his lesson of strength and love, as he 
touched and impacted so many lives. Bill will be deeply missed. A 
Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Garden City, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family 
request donations to be made in Bill's memory to Lustgarten Foundation 
via the following link https://www.justgive.org/williamcoogan

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book 
and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral 
Home & Crematory Punta Gorda Chapel.

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