Russell M. Coit
December 11, 2020
Russell M. Coit (94) passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, with his two daughters at his side. Born in Warwick, RI February 13, 1926, he was the son of Ernest and Esther Coit. He is survived by his daughters, Shirley Mackin of West Warwick, and Karen Rogers of Coventry, as well as two grandsons: Scott Mackin and Jason Rogers; a granddaughter, Christina Allard, and six great grandchildren: Jaedon Patenaude, Erin & Thomas Mackin, Nicholas & Hailie Allard, and Evan Rogers. Russell was the youngest of six Coit brothers: the late Alfred, Ernest, George, Norman and Vernon. He was a Naval WWII Vetern who served on the USS Chaffee. He was always so humble and grateful, as the Chaffee underwent a unique experience 1/23/45, when a Japanese aerial torpedo passed through her bow without exploding, or causing injuries to any of her crew He will be interned at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. Due to Covid restrictions, his funeral services and burial will be private for the family.
Russell M. Coit (94) passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, with his two daughters at his side. Born in Warwick, RI February 13, 1926, he was the son of Ernest and Esther Coit. He is survived by his daughters, Shirley Mackin of West Warwick,... View Obituary & Service Information