Robert E Coty

Obituary Robert E. Coty "Catch Ya Later" Bob Coty, 82, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2013 after a long illness. The 10th child of Clarence J & Anna C. Coty was born in Morris, IL & lived much of his younger life in Everett, WA, later moving to Tacoma. After serving in the Korean Conflict he met Mary Ann, his wife of 57 years. Many of those years in Tacoma he spent working for Pacific Intermountain Express (P.I.E.), before retiring in 1986. Bob is survived by his wife, 5 children, 4 grandchildren, 3 sisters & numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers. His family was important to him and he never missed a grandchild's sporting event, a Mariner game or WSU football game on TV. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 1:00pm at St. Ann Catholic Church in Tacoma, WA. Preceding the funeral, the Rosary will be recited at12:30pm. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to Franciscan Hospice or the Sisters of the Lover of the Holy Cross at St. Ann Church. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.