Vincent “V.J.” Coco, 79, of Beaumont died Tuesday, April 27, 2004.
Mr. Coco was a native and life long resident of Beaumont. The former owner of V. J.’s Foody Doody Grocery, Highland and Florida Avenues was a World War II, United States Air Force veteran. Past President Cardinal Club, a member of Knights of Columbus, Italian Club and Charter Member of St. Judes Thaddeus Catholic Church. V.J. was and avid sportsman, loved to fish and play golf. He was known as an affectionate family man who adored his children and grandchildren and never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Tortorice Coco; son, Russell “Rusty” Coco and his wife, Tara; daughter, Marian Coco Broussard and her husband, Pat; sister, Darnella Rizzato; brother, Joseph “Joe” Coco and his wife, Jimmie Lou, all of Beaumont. Grandchildren, Frani Broussard, Sam Coco, Patrick Broussard, Anthony Coco, Jude Coco, Vincent Broussard and Rachel Coco; brothers-in-laws, Joe Tortorice and his wife, Margaret of Beaumont, Jake Tortorice and his wife, Concetta of Beaumont;
sisters-in-law, Edith Coco and Annie Coco both of Beaumont.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, April 30, 2004 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, with entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. A Christian Vigil will be recited 7:00 PM Thursday, April 29, 2004 at the Mortuary.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Dan Harmon, Odyssey Health Care and his caregivers, Lucille Thibodeaux, Sabrina Mays and Quinn Davis for all the care, kindness and devotion they showed during the illness of Mr. Coco.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Birth Rite P.O. Box 829 Beaumont, Texas 77704; Parkinson Research Foundation, 1501 North West Ninth Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136; or The First Tee Youth Program c/o World Health & Golf Association, 601 Jefferson Street, Suite 3600, Houston, Texas 77002
