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Clarence “Miles” Coen, Jr., age 80, of Trumbull, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. Miles was born in Bridgeport on April 21, 1943, son of the late Clarence and Flora (Quick) Coen, Sr. and had been a lifelong area resident.
Miles worked at Remington Arms as a property train operator until his retirement and was a proud United States Navy veteran. He was a free spirit who enjoyed his solitude at the beach, watching television and was a big gameshow fan. Miles loved spending time with his children and grandchildren whom he adored. He enjoyed spending time with his son’s pup Gunther who he would spend hours passing the time of day with.
He is survived by his three children, Kevin (Tara Morrison) Coen of Trumbull, Janice Edmonds of Bridgeport and Jessica (Daniel) Brewster of California; two grandchildren Ryan Reed and Olivia Edmonds; ten brothers and sisters, Geraldine Gemza, Edward Berry, Audrey Hartman, Patricia Violano, Jacqueline Turner, Joanne Yates, Paulette Berry, Cheryl Barber, Denise Dean and Doreen Berry. He was pre-deceased by his brother Robert Berry.
Friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford. A Funeral Service will begin at 2:30 p.m. and Military Honors will immediately follow the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Bridgeport Animal Shelter, 236 Evergreen Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606.
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