Mr. Gerald F. Cote Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

GERALD F. COTE Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather Gerald F. Cote (Gerry), 82, passed away May 19, 2022 at Tufts Medical Center as a result of complications from major heart surgery. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he recently celebrated his fifty-fifth wedding anniversary with his cherished wife, Patricia (Pat) Wright Cote. Born on June 3, 1939 in Lowell, he was the son of the late George and Agnes (Sullivan) Cote. He attended St. Patrick’s School and graduated from Lowell High School in 1957. Post high school, he attended Lowell State and graduated from Boston State in 1962 where he played baseball. After college, he was a beloved teacher in the Dracut School System for thirty-five years and instilled the value of education in his children. Gerry loved Lowell and grew up in the Acre, embracing his Irish Catholic Heritage, St. Patrick’s Parish, and the diversity of the neighborhood. He was grateful for the many friends and teammates from his youth who were strong influences on his life. He was an encyclopedia of knowledge on Lowell history and shared that knowledge with all around him. Gerry was a sports fanatic, as a participant, coach, and spectator. He played basketball in high school and as an adult, baseball for Boston State and softball in Lowell adult leagues. As an educator, he coached Dracut High basketball and various sports leagues throughout his life. He believed in preventative and recreational activities to support local youth, and was involved with the Lowell Boy’s Club as a member, program director, and board member. He also traveled all over to watch his children and grandchildren in many different sports, cheering them on from the sidelines. Finally, Gerry loved thoroughbred racing and the art of handicapping, as well as an occasional game of chance at Foxwoods. Most of all, he loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. He cherished the time they spent together, and memories made over the years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his four children: Cathi (Cote) Reed; Pamela (Cote) Pakey and her husband, Bruno; Daniel Cote; and Mark Cote and his wife, Kathy. He is also survived by his six wonderful grandchildren, whom he adored: Julia Pakey; Luc Pakey; Paige Reinfelder; Patrick Cote; Owen Cote; and Brendan Cote. He was predeceased by his three brothers: Paul, Cote Jim Cote, and Richard (Dick) Cote and son-in-law Rodney Reed. He was also a great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on THURSDAY from 4 until 8 PM. AT THE FAMILY’S REQUEST, FACEMASKS ARE RESPECTFULLY REQUIRED FOR THE WAKE. Mr. Cote's FUNERAL MASS will take place on FRIDAY MORNING at 10 o'clock at THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 144 EAST MERRIMACK STREET, LOWELL. Burial will follow in ST. MARY'S CEMETERY, N. TEWKSBURY. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerry’s honor to either the Lowell Boys & Girls Club “Believe & Become” Building Campaign or to the Immaculate Conception Building Fund. Donations can be mailed to the Lowell Boys & Girls Club at 657 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01851 or made online at believe.lgbc.org. For the Immaculate Conception, donations can be mailed to the Immaculate Conception Rectory, 3 Fayette Street, Lowell, MA 01852. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Gerald F. Cote

June 3, 1939 - May 19, 2022