John J. Coleman
John J. Coleman, of Milton and Ocean Ridge, FL passed away at his home in Milton on Thursday, January 9th. He was 86.
After serving in the US Navy in WWII, he married his high school sweetheart Ruth E. Collins in 1947. He graduated from Bentley School of Accounting in 1948 and Northeastern University in 1953. He was a managing partner of two international public accountings firms, Chief Executive Officer at a number of industrial companies, a management consultant and an executor, trustee and board member of several corporations, organizations and trusts.
Mr. Coleman was a Knight of Malta a member of The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of MA, a past director of The Boston Catholic Charities Bureau and a Trustee at Bentley College.
In addition to Ruth E., his wife of 67 years John leaves his daughter Janis R. Powell and her husband Michael , his son Gregory J. Coleman and his wife Elisabeth. He was predeceased by another son, Michael J. Coleman. He also leaves his grandchildren, Michael and John Powell, Gregory , Hannah, and Tyler Coleman and a great granddaughter, Elise Powell.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Road at Randolph Ave. Milton, on Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. EAST MILTON, Monday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to The John and Ruth Coleman Scholarship Fund, Bentley University, University Advancement, 175 Forest St. Waltham, MA, 02452 or to Dr. Reisa Sperling’s clinical Alzheimer’s research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, c/o Brigham and Women’s Hospital Development Office 116 Huntington Ave. 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116 or online at: www.bwhgiving.org/colemanfamily
Guestbook Entries
My condolences and sympathy to everyone in the family, especially Janis, my lifelong friend. Heartfelt hugs to all.
Debbie
I was so sad to hear of your family’s loss. I remember “Uncle Bud” as wonderful, intelligent, funny, generous, and a joy to be around!! I will never forget 11 people in a jeep going to Duxbury Beach or the cookouts afterward…those are memories that stay with us forever…I hope you can smile through the tears when you think of this one thought… “Uncle Bud made the BEST hamburgers in the WHOLE world!” Love you all and send my deepest sympathy…wish I could be there with you.
Cheryl DiSabatino Moore and family
Mr. Coleman was a great friend and buisness associate of my fathers. After my dad passed Mr. Coleman looked out for my mom when she went through some stressful times. For that I’ll be forever grateful.
John Coleman had many excellent and distinguishing characteristics. Four that stand out to me were his wisdom, integrity, sense of humor and his caring for people.
I learned much from John and I am thankful for the fact that I got to share in his characteristics.
I was fortunate to know him.
I extend my condolences to his family.
Paul A. Miller
a condolance from a AHAC comrade
So sorry to hear about your father. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dear Janis and Gregory, I just recently learned of Uncle Buds passing. I was so saddened to hear of your loss and just wanted to let you know that you, Aunt Ruthie and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please give Aunt Ruthie a big hug for me.
I can picture your Dad and my parents together in heaven….I bet he and daddy are fishing 🙂
Love,
Your Cousin Irene
I am so sorry to learn of Uncle Bud’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with my Aunt Ruth and my cousins Janice and Greg.