James Edward Coogan

James E. Coogan, of Guilderland, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. A longtime resident of Guilderland, Jim was the eldest son of the late James P. Coogan and Margaret Stevens of Albany. Jim was in the US Navy and served as an aerial photographer. He was employed at General Electric Co. in Schenectady for thirty-two years. In his retirement he was a school bus driver for Guilderland Central School District. In his community, and together with his loving wife, Barbara, he contributed countless hours in leadership activities. He was an active member of Christ the King Parish in Westmere where he was the Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, serving as a Knight for 64 years. Jim was also a longtime church choir member. Jim was a member, and served as an officer in the BPOE Elks Organization.

In all aspects of his life, Jim brought a fun-loving, energetic spirit to everything he did.

Jim is predeceased by his wife, Barbara Childs Coogan; he is survived by his children, Patricia (James) Huntington, Michael Coogan and Colleen (Brian) Jennings; his grandchildren Matthew (Jacklyn), Daniel and Andrew Huntington, Michael Jr., Justin and Brendan Coogan, and Kerri and William Jennings; his great grandchildren Eloise Elizabeth and Adalynn James Huntington; his brother Charles (Lillian) Coogan, his sister, Margaret (the late John) Bondorew, his brother Gerard (Ingrid) Coogan, his brother Robert (Rita) Coogan; he is predeceased by his sister Ann (the late Robert) Whipple; his brother Bernard (JoAnn) Coogan; he is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Virginia Collins, and JoAnn Coogan; his brother-in-law Joseph Childs and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to an organization of choice.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 4-7pm at Newcomer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 24, 10:00 am at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumpter Ave, Westmere. Interment will follow the Mass in Memory Gardens, Colonie.

The parish family of Christ the King will gather at 4:30 pm for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome.