Malcolm J. Coffey

CHARLESTON - Malcolm J. Coffey, Jr., 76, husband of Mary A. Coffey, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at The Hospice Center in Mt. Pleasant. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm J. Coffey, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends this Friday evening between 5:00 and 7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM. Malcolm was born May 16, 1938, in Charleston to the late Malcolm J. and Agnes Baker Coffey. He was a Class of '56 graduate of Bishop England High School and attended the College of Charleston. Malcolm served in the Army National Guard and retired from Pitney Bowes after 26 years as a regional service representative. He was also a member of Sumter Guard. Later, he worked at Blessed Sacrament Church/School. Malcolm was beloved by all who new him; he never met a stranger. He had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing in the Blessed Sacrament choir and for special events. Malcolm was a family man who was very proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren and loved his wife deeply. In addition to his wife, Malcolm is survived by his children: Kevin J. Coffey, Sr. (Susan), Margaret C. Day (George), and Malcolm J Coffey, III; 9 grandchildren: Chip, Blayze, Breiyan, Nick (Elizabeth), Chandler, Brett, Kyle, K.C., and Laci; 2 great-grandchildren: Rylee and Blake; 2 siblings: Rosemary Suggs and Thomas Coffey. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Patricia Gearhart. Memorial contributions may be made to either Blessed Sacrament School 7 St. Teresa Dr. Charleston, SC 29407 or to Bridges, PO Box 417, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465.