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Coleman (aka Kack Finlon, Robert
Robert Coleman (aka Kack Finlon, S.J.), professional musician, teacher, playwright (As the Shot Tower Turns) and salesman, died Nov. 16, 2009. He was 62. He died of myocardial infarction. A private service was held by the family; a public memorial will be held in the spring.
Bob was his college class valedictorian and a leader of his peers who wrote and recorded beautiful music. He was a loving big brother to Cookie, Michelle, Peter, Patrick and Genine; and dear friend to Bob Hest. He also inspired a new generation of gifted and creative nieces and nephews.
He was a brilliant, soulful, thoughtful man who left us all too soon. We love you and will miss you, Bobby.
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