Joey & Rubi Coughlin Memorial Fund

Joseph Basil Coughlin, aged 44, was tragically taken from this world too soon due to natural causes in his home on Friday July 14th, 2023.

A large portion of the proceeds will help go to Joey's daughter, Rubilynn. Which the family will set aside into a safe secure account for her to gain interest over the years until Rubi comes of age. Providing some financial stability and a college fund to start her off in life on behalf of her father, and all of us together as a whole.

Because now more than ever, can we do better by working together; by joining in support of the Coughlin family during their time of loss.

How do we do this? By acts of service, thoughtful generosity during these challenges, the lending of a hand in support, etc. We realize not everyone might be local to do so... so we've created this memorial and savings fund to help the family during these times instead.

A memorial is an important opportunity for family and friends to create meaning from loss, strengthen bonds, and celebrate the life of the departed. A memorial fund can also help with burial expenses and ease financial stress during an already difficult time.

Let's help to continue his legacy on.

Family and Friends are invited to join us:

Visitation at Calvin-Cook Funeral Home, 494 East Plaza Drive, Mooresville, NC, 28115

Tuesday July 25, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

A celebration of his life will continue with a Memorial Mass & Funeral

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 11:00 am at Saint Therese Catholic Church

Located 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117

Joey was born on September 1, 1979 in Peoria, Illinois. He was raised in Monticello, Indiana and spent his adult life in Mooresville, North Carolina. He is survived by his mother, Cheryl Lynn Crismore Coughlin, and father, James Coughlin, of Mooresville, North Carolina. He also leaves behind his precious daughter, Rubilynn Rose, who he adored and dedicated himself to raising with courage and strength alongside his best friend and lifelong partner, Sarah Coughlin. Joey is also survived by his sister, Amanda Brinkley, and brother, Daniel Coughlin. Joey is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Jean Coughlin of Tinley Park, Illinois and countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Joseph was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rosemary and Basil Crismore of Peoria, Illinois and paternal grandfather, Daniel Coughlin of Tinley Park, Illinois.

Joey was a man who was known for living life to the fullest. His energy will fill the heavens. He leaves us now, not broken, but enriched with memories of late-night card games, long drives with loud music, and countless hours of infectious laughter. Family was everything to Joey. We all knew him as a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a friend, and his greatest role, father. His biggest accomplishment was raising his incredible young daughter Rubi who is a true manifestation of his greatest qualities. When meeting Joey, it felt like you had just found your new best friend. Family reunions were always the highlight; hiking with cousins through caves, singing with aunts and uncles at the shelter, and staying up late in the hotel lobby with whoever we could convince to join the party. This was his legacy, a collection of family, friends, and strangers together living large with joy, hard work, and good times.