Service Details
VISITATION
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory
FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, December 19, 2019
11:00 a.m. (There will also be a visitation at church from 10-11 a.m.)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints (1444 30th Ave. Kenosha)
BUFORD, GA – Jose “Joe” Coca, Sr., 84, passed away at his residence in Georgia surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 12, 2019.
He was born in San Antonio on August 27, 1935, the son of Emilio and Concepcion (nee: Suvea) Coca. On June 6, 1959, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Janie Sabala. They were married 60 years.
Joe worked for JI Case for over 35 years. He was an active member and Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ in Latter Day Saints. He loved gardening, woodworking, traveling and cheering for the Packers. However, he was happiest being in the company of his family. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.
In addition to his loving wife, Janie, Joe is survived by his 5 children, Joe (Brenda) Coca, Jr., John (Irene) Coca, Victor (Vee Anna) Coca, Kathryn Coca; his grandchildren, John Coca, Jr., Nicolas (Caroline) Coca, Christina (Daniel Copen) Coca, Ricky Coca, Michael Davis, Roxanne Coca; special great-grandchild, Emilion Coca; many dear great grandchildren; his sister, Connie Ramirez; as well as many dear nieces and nephews. Joe was also preceded in death by his son, Richard Coca and his brothers; Emilio, Samuel and Richard Coca.
Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday evening for a visitation from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. His funeral service will take place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1444 30th Ave in Kenosha) on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. There will also be a visitation at the church from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. His interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery Garden Crypts.
Esther Gutierrez and family says
Our deepest condolences to the entire Coca family….
Adela Sabala says
My deepest sympathy, Janie ,may my Brother in law Joe Coca Rest in Peace. He will be missed by his nephew Chiron and Dashiell. They really enjoyed his company when he visited our family. You have always been a wonderful uncle and brother in law
Adela Sabala says
My deepest sympathy, Janie ,may my Brother in law Joe Coca Rest in Peace. He will be missed by his nephew Chiron and Dashiell. They really enjoyed his company when he visited our family. You have always been a wonderful uncle to the family.
Debbie and Rudy Coca says
Dear Janie and family, Uncle Joe was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Our deepest condolences and sympathy go out to your entire family. May he Rest In Peace and God gives you all the strength to move forward. X
Diana Martinez-Strickland says
Mrs. Coca, Kathy, and Coca Family,
My deepest condolences go out to you. I will never forget the happy times growing up on Spruce St, being best friends with Kathy, talking with Mrs. Coca n Mr. Coca, not to forget swimming in y’all’s pool. Eventhough we were not blood related, I felt as though I was a part of your family when Della n my cousin Esther were the best of friends n I met Kathy as a child. Thank you Mr. Coca for being a part of my pre-teen n teenage years, I will never forget your kindness
Freddie Coca says
I will always remember Uncle Joe from the days at Grampa Emilio’s house on Maple St then coming to Dad’s to visit after Gramma and Grampa moved to Texas. He always had a smile and good things to say. He was always about family and I respected that about him, among so many other things that I respected about him. He is with God, cousin Ricky, my Dad and Grampa and Gramma now and they are looking over us to make sure we are safe. God bless you Tio and I say hi to my Pop and tell him I love him too. Rest now because you deserve to. You earned it. Love,
Tiffany Butterfield says
Aunt Janie and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Joe. I will always hold on to the special memories I have of him . I love you all so much and will keep you in my prayers.
Dora and Tony Morones says
My dear sister Janie and family,
Tony and I share in the sadness over the loss of our beloved brother-in-law Joe. I pray that you find moments of peace and comfort through this trying time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you.
Jose Charo Jr says
Condolences to the family