Wednesday, November 4, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I have been away for many years but remember Mr. & Mrs. Coughlin and of course Billy. Billy and I went to St Brigid's together and played on the same basketball teams. I have many wonderful memories of the school, the church, and the family. I am most saddened to see that Billy passed away several years ago as well. Its the first I have heard about it and am stunned. Although I had not seen him in many years, I always remembered him as a great ballplayer. We had many games against St Patrick' CYO teams which were always epic battles. In some ways he was a role model early on as he was easy to be with and had such a great sense of humor. I remember that he was very close to both his parents and take some comfort knowing they are all together now.
On those infrequent trips I make in returning to Syracuse, I walk the streets in reflective melancholy and will make it a point to pass their house on Cayuga Street and in silent tribute think of their memory and pray.
My deepest sympathies
Mark Gagnier
