Obituary for James J. Coogan
James Coogan died at age 55 on Nov. 7, 2020 at his home in New York City. He was born in Yonkers, NY to James and Cecelia Coogan on February 2, 1965, and was raised in Beacon. He attended St Joachim Elementary School and Beacon High School.
He was a leading expert in the cheese industry, and a proud member of the Guilde des Fromagers. He worked as the cheese buyer at Eli’s Manhattan Food Market up until his death, as well as several other prestigious food establishments throughout Manhattan over the years.
His passion for live music was second to none. He was a devoted follower of the Drive by Truckers band, and forged lasting bonds with fellow fans throughout the country.
He will be missed dearly by his wife Bambi Ray, his sister Mary E Coogan, brother-in-law Bruce Foley, and his many cousins, friends, and colleagues in the food industry.
This world is greatly diminished by his passing. He will not be forgotten.
He was a leading expert in the cheese industry, and a proud member of the Guilde des Fromagers. He worked as the cheese buyer at Eli’s Manhattan Food Market up until his death, as well as several other prestigious food establishments throughout Manhattan over the years.
His passion for live music was second to none. He was a devoted follower of the Drive by Truckers band, and forged lasting bonds with fellow fans throughout the country.
He will be missed dearly by his wife Bambi Ray, his sister Mary E Coogan, brother-in-law Bruce Foley, and his many cousins, friends, and colleagues in the food industry.
This world is greatly diminished by his passing. He will not be forgotten.