Daniel F. Coughlin

Class of 1956

In Memoriam

Below is the death notice of Daniel F. Coughlin, Class of 1956. Please keep the Coughlin family in your prayers.

Dan Coughlin, age 86, passed away peacefully at home in Rocky River, Ohio, on October 6. Beloved husband of the late Madelyn Louise (nee Kramer), and father of four adoring children: Joseph Daniel (Jeana); John Patrick (Hallie); Michael Francis of Marysville, Ohio; and Mary Bridget Jeffery (Brian) of Park City, Utah. Loving grandfather of 15: Danny, Grace, Evy, Tommy, Emmett, Finn, Jack, Annie, Maggie, Ben, Mollie, John, Cora, Joy and James. Devoted brother of Ruth Andrews (Craig, dec.) and Cathy Breninghouse (Bill, dec.). Proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dan was born to Arthur Coughlin and Ruth Strain in the Collinwood neighborhood, grew up in Lakewood and raised his family in Rocky River. He attended St. Edward High School, the University of Notre Dame, and served two years in the U.S. Army. A sports journalist whose career spanned seven decades, starting with The Plain Dealer, then for 40 years as a broadcaster for WJW Channel 8. His recognitions include the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame, the Press Club of Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame and the St. Edward High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He won an Emmy award and was twice named Ohio sportswriter of the year. He served and supported countless community organizations with his time and talent. Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 13, from 12 - 4 p.m., at St. Edward High School, in the Holy Family Chapel, 13500 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Funeral Mass will be Monday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Church, 20970 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Mass will be livestreamed at: samparish.org (scroll down to Live Streaming Masses) Donations in Dan's name are welcomed at St. Edward High School (sehs.net/giving) or St. Angela Merici School. FOR A DETAILED OBITUARY PLEASE VISIT www.mcgorray-hanna.com.

Posted on: October 14, 2024

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Daniel F. Coughlin

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