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Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Coyne
06/03/1930 - 12/31/2024
Obituary For Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Coyne
Coyne, Reverend Monsignor Michael J., 94, of Pleasantville, entered into God’s loving, eternal embrace on December 31, 2024, at Villa Raffaella. Born June 3, 1930 in County Mayo, Ireland, he was one of nine children. He was ordained at St. John’s Seminary in Waterford, Ireland, for the Diocese of Camden on June 19, 1955. He served in various pastoral ministries for 66 years, including hospital chaplain at Our Lady of Lourdes in Camden and pastor of St. Ann parish, Elmer; St. Rose of Lima parish, Newfield and St. Nicholas parish, Egg Harbor City. He also served as administrator of St. Thomas The Apostle parish, Brigantine. In 1975, he was appointed founding pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, Absecon, where he ministered for 27 years. After retiring he continued to assist on weekends at the parish of St. Monica, Atlantic City.
Monsignor Coyne loved his priestly vocation and mission, which he embraced and lived fully and enthusiastically. He was known for his commitment to his parishioners. He often said that his primary job description was to get to know the people by name, to visit them and to be present to those who were sick and hospitalized or in need. He often walked or biked around the parish to meet them personally. He encouraged the involvement of parishioners in numerous parish activities and committees. Monsignor was friendly, funny, generous and gracious – a wonderful priest, pastor and friend to many. He also loved golf, Philadelphia sports teams and the ‘Fighting Irish’ of Notre Dame.
Monsignor Coyne was predeceased by his parents, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his youngest sister, Christine Coyne of Ireland and many nieces and nephews.
A viewing, beginning with the Rite of Reception of the Body, will be held on Tuesday, January 7. 2025 from 5 PM to 8 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, 591 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. An additional viewing will be held at the parish on Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM -10:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com.
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