MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA – Jeff Cote, 57, a longtime resident of Glens Falls, died unexpectedly at his home in Myrtle Beach on Sunday, February 14, 2016.
Born in Glens Falls on September 5, 1958, he was the son of Richard and Sharon Cote of Little River, South Carolina.
Jeff graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1976 and then enlisted in the US Navy. He proudly served his country for four years, while stationed in Norfolk, VA.
Jeff was employed as a corrections officer for 12 years at Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock and at one time, was a machine operator at SCA Tissue in South Glens Falls.
He was an avid golfer who loved watching NASCAR racing, especially following Jeff Gordon. Jeff was a diehard Seattle Seahawks fan. He loved the outdoors. Jeff enjoyed the sun and taking morning walks every day along the beach. He had a wonderful personality whose constant smile was contagious. Jeff was the life of the party. His greatest joy was watching his kids play sports, while they were growing up.
Survivors besides his parents, include his two children, Josh Cote and his girlfriend, Danika Hajeck of Queensbury and Lindsey Cote and her fiancé, Nick Barton of Wilton; the mother of his children, Valerie Cote of Fort Edward; his siblings, Reggie Cote of Lake George, Michelle Sheerer and her husband, Keith of Hudson Falls, Richard Cote and his wife, Ann of Little River, SC and Suzanne Cote and her fiancé, Denny of Peach Tree City, GA; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral Services will follow the calling hours at the funeral home on Sunday.
Memorial donations in Jeff’s memory may be made to VETHELP, 1214 Saratoga Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020.
Dear Sharon and Dick – We are saddened to learn of the loss of your son and extend our sincere thoughts and prayers to you both. May the happy memories of Jeff be a source of comfort to you and your family at this difficult time.
We recall with fondness the special day we shared together along with Darla and Karl Lashway going to Mullens while vacationing here in Myrtle Beach. Most sincerely, Roy and Sue Cottrell, Carolina Winds, MB,SC
Cote family – our condolences for your loss. Lindsey and Val, you were there for me when I needed you and I’m truly sorry that I won’t be able to reciprocate the favor. You are in our prayers.
VAL, JOSH AND LINDSEY-
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JEFF. KEEPING YOU ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND COMFORT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES,
CHRIS, DONNA, KRISTEN AND HAYLEY GUNDERSEN
VAL, JOSH AND LINDSEY-
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JEFF. KEEPING YOU ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND COMFORT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES,
CHRIS, DONNA, KRISTEN AND HAYLEY GUNDERSEN
Very sad to hear of the passing of Jeff. My thoughts and prayers to the Cote family. Thinking of all of you.
Lisa Hickey
Dear Dick, Sharon and Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son Jeff. We have many fond childhood memories of him.
In Sympathy,
Barbara and Bonnie George McDonald St Glens Falls NY 12801
Jeff was surely the life of the party. He will be missed. Val, Lindsey and Joshua, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please take care and if here is anything you need please call. Words cannot express our sadness. Love you and thinking of you. Julie, Gary, Rachel and Ryan
Very sad to hear of the passing of Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cote family. Thinking of all of you.
Lisa Hickey
Josh,Lindsey,Val,Michelle and Keith–My sincerest condolences to you all for your loss. I remember having a lot of good laughs with Jeff at the rink and in the hotels after the games. Always a lot of fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
My condolences to you Mr and Mrs Cote, and to Reggie, Michelle, Richard and Suzanne for the passing of Jeff.
Jeff had a drive for having fun and for living life in the moment. I cherish those memories when I think of my friend Jeff Cote.
You are all in my thoughts.
rest in peace Jeff, you brought a smile to thousands. my condolences to his family
Rest in peace Jeff. ,You brought laughter to thousands. My condolences to his family
Dick,Sharon,Reggie,Michelle,Richard and Suzanne – Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Planned on coming down to the wake but something came up and couldn’t make it.. I know that Dick and Sharon, you were good friends to Art’s parents and Reggie, you a good friend to Art and just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the Cote Family,
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Jeff and Val when they were first married. My prayers are with you and Josh and Lindsey.
Pam
Dear Dick & Sharon,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our children are our treasures and
we keep them close to our hearts. They are there forever. My
thoughts & prayers are with you both.
Ann Oligny
Mr. and Mrs. Cote, Michelle and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Nancy Culver
Carthage, NC
To the Cote Family–Sorry for your loss, I remember all the good times at Cotes Pub when I worked at the Joy store, Jeff had a great personality, my condolences to all his Family and Jeff will be in my prayers.
to the cote family -sorry for your loss, I graduated with jeff and remember what a great guy he was, myself, jeff, mike jacox, john okeefe, matt smith, jack collins, use to run around in high school. I haven’t seen jeff in a long time, but remember how much fun we had. my condolences to all his family
Dear Cote family, My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Those hockey memories with Jeff and Josh; I will treasure forever.