Obituary: David J. Coite

David J. Coite, at 71
David J. Coite, of Hull, died April 1. He was 71.
Mr. Coite was a proud, disabled Army veteran of the Vietnam War. For many years, his passion was skydiving. He enjoyed working as an auto body technician at Masisons Collision Experts in Weymouth. He will be remembered as a devoted and good man who adored his family. 
Dear, loving companion of 36 years of Paula Willey of Hull; he as the father of Barbara Pierce of Venice, FL and the late Maureen Merrill; the brother of Raymond “Pat” Coite of Palm Harbor, FL, Karen Hart and her husband, William, of Pembroke, and the late Robert B. Coite and Alicia Coite. Mr. Coite was the cherished grandfather of Alicia Anthony, Derek Locurto, and Lynnette McLaughlin; and also is survived by five great grandchildren and four nieces and nephews. 
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday, from 4-8 p.m., at Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, as well as the burial on Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VA Boston Fisher House, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132, Attention: GPF 5009. For online condolences, see www.Keohane.com.