Gary M. Coken, 67
WARWICK, R.I. – Gary M. Coken died July 9 at Mass. General Hospital, Boston. He was the beloved significant other of Nancy Gillman. Born in Providence, a son of the late Barney and Florence (Goldstein) Coken-Hanzel, he was a lifelong R.I. resident.
He was an operations manager for Bridge over Troubled Waters, previously working in the jewelry industry. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
Father of Freda Coken and her significant other, George Reed, of Warwick, and Bradford Coken of Warwick. Brother of Loraine Schulman of Cranston. Grandfather of Steven, Elizabeth and her husband Fred, Donaven, William, and Laney. Cherished great-grandfather of Mason.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Bridge over Troubled Waters, 47 West St., Boston, Mass., 02111.
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