Virgil Roy Cote
June 5, 1942 - May 14, 2021
Virgil Roy Cote, 78, of Aroma Park, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 5, 1942 in Momence, the son of Harold and Florence Cote of St. Anne, Illinois. Mr. Virgil Cote married Judith A. Anderson of Kankakee, on November 26, 1960 in Kankakee. Mr. Cote worked for the Kankakee Post Office for 25 years. He was also a handyman. He loved dancing, traveling, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. Virgil had three sisters and one brother. Alice (Ralph) of Momence, Irene (George) Keller of Bradley, Joann (Ron) Daniel of Momence, and Roger (Joyce) Cote of Vista, California. He is survived by his two sons and one daughter; Brian Cote of Houston, TX, Bruce (Erica) Cote of Seabrook, TX; Brenda Labatt of Phoenix, AZ; daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Erica and Ella Cote of Seabrook, TX; son-in-law and granddaughter, Jonathan and Kristin Daily of Indianapolis, IN; other grandchildren include, Sarah Cote, Elyse Cote, Caitlin Cote, Zachery Cote, Madeline Cote, Christopher Cote, Robert Labatt, Jordan Fairley, Demi Cote-Fairley. Virgil also had 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Proceeding his death were his parents, Harold and Florence Cote; his wife, Judith Cote; a brother, Roger Cote, and brother-in-law Ron Daniels. A special thank you to Lee Degenhart and family. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment of ashes will be held at Kankakee Memorial Gardens, Saturday, June 5th at 10 a.m., officiated by Rev. David Hanners. A Celebration of Life will follow at Ryan’s Pier restaurant in Aroma Park. Flowers may be sent to Kankakee Memorial Gardens for 10 A.M. services on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
Virgil Roy Cote, 78, of Aroma Park, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 5, 1942 in Momence, the son of Harold and Florence Cote of St. Anne, Illinois. Mr. Virgil Cote married Judith A. Anderson of Kankakee, on... View Obituary & Service Information