Obituary of Scott Thomas Coleman

Notice from the Coleman Family----- We would like to thank the community for the overwhelming support that was shown to our family over the loss of our Scott. It is truly comforting. Love....Nelda, Tom & Rita Our Marine has gone to Heaven. Scott Thomas Coleman of White Lake died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the age of 25. The son of Nelda Cortez Coleman and Thomas S. Coleman, he was born August 31, 1984 in San Angelo, Texas. A 2003 graduate of Monticello High School, Scott served our country with two tours of duty in the United States Marine Corps in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also an avid skier and former member of the Holiday Mountain Ski Club. He is survived by his parents: Nelda and Tom Coleman of White Lake; a sister: Rita Coleman of Astoria; his paternal grandmother: Rita Coleman Radzieski of Scranton, PA; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends from all over. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather: John F. Coleman; and his maternal grandparents: Joe and Janie Cortez. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 27 from 6-9pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello. His funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April28 at 10:00am at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Broadway and Liberty Street in Monticello, with Fr. John Tran officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Bethel. Memorial contributions can be made to the Holiday Mountain Ski Club, 99 Holiday Mountain Road, Monticello, NY 12701. Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com