Henry Coffeen Dies of Injuries Suffered in Fall
Henry Coffeen, 89, years, of age and the last surviving- charter member of Troy Typographical Union, No. 63, responded to his "30"' yesterday afternoon, these numerals in printers' parlance meaning "the end." Mr. Coffeen died at the Samaritan Hospital from the effects of injuries sustained when he fell down stairs on Tuesday at the home of his son, Frank H. Coffeen, on Oakwood Avenue, where he resided. He sustained a broken hip, which, coupled with the infirmities of old age, caused his death.
Organizer of Union.
Mr. Coffeen was a native of Ohio, but came to this city very early in life and had always made his home here. He entered the printing trade when a young man and was one of the prime movers in the formation of Troy Typographical Union back in 1860. The organization went out of existence during the Civil War, but was reorganized in 1864, and Mr. Coffeen held membership in it continuously from that date to the date of his death and for more than 40 years had been its Treasurer, an honor which few labor organization officers anywhere in the land can boast of. Mr. Coffeen's faithful and energetic services to the Union were duly recognized when the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary 15 years ago through the adoption of a testimonial resolution making Mr. Coffeen its first life member and charging the financial officers of the Union to keep the veteran's membership card clear of all indebtedness and obligation, as he himself had kept such card during all the years of his active connection with the Union. As a printer Mr. Coffeen worked at one time or another of nearly all of the newspapers in this section, though the greater number of years in any one place was on the Evening Standard. He was popular among his co-workers and was known for his honest and efficient service.
Civil War Veteran.
Mr. Coffeen was a veteran of the Civil War, having served through that conflict as a member of the First New York Marine Artillery. He was a member of Mount Zion Lodge, F. and A. M. more than 60 years and took an active interest in the activities of that body. He attended the Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. Those who survive are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Moore and Miss Ruth Coffeen; one son. Frank H. Coffeen, and two grandchildren, Miss Janet Coffeen and Robert Moore, The funeral will be held from the residence, 68 Oakwood Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock and will be conducted by Mount Zion Lodge, F. and A. M., and Rev. Dr. Marvin J. Thompson, pastor of the Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Troy Times
Troy, NY
Sep 18, 1925
Henry Coffeen, 89, years, of age and the last surviving- charter member of Troy Typographical Union, No. 63, responded to his "30"' yesterday afternoon, these numerals in printers' parlance meaning "the end." Mr. Coffeen died at the Samaritan Hospital from the effects of injuries sustained when he fell down stairs on Tuesday at the home of his son, Frank H. Coffeen, on Oakwood Avenue, where he resided. He sustained a broken hip, which, coupled with the infirmities of old age, caused his death.
Organizer of Union.
Mr. Coffeen was a native of Ohio, but came to this city very early in life and had always made his home here. He entered the printing trade when a young man and was one of the prime movers in the formation of Troy Typographical Union back in 1860. The organization went out of existence during the Civil War, but was reorganized in 1864, and Mr. Coffeen held membership in it continuously from that date to the date of his death and for more than 40 years had been its Treasurer, an honor which few labor organization officers anywhere in the land can boast of. Mr. Coffeen's faithful and energetic services to the Union were duly recognized when the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary 15 years ago through the adoption of a testimonial resolution making Mr. Coffeen its first life member and charging the financial officers of the Union to keep the veteran's membership card clear of all indebtedness and obligation, as he himself had kept such card during all the years of his active connection with the Union. As a printer Mr. Coffeen worked at one time or another of nearly all of the newspapers in this section, though the greater number of years in any one place was on the Evening Standard. He was popular among his co-workers and was known for his honest and efficient service.
Civil War Veteran.
Mr. Coffeen was a veteran of the Civil War, having served through that conflict as a member of the First New York Marine Artillery. He was a member of Mount Zion Lodge, F. and A. M. more than 60 years and took an active interest in the activities of that body. He attended the Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. Those who survive are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Moore and Miss Ruth Coffeen; one son. Frank H. Coffeen, and two grandchildren, Miss Janet Coffeen and Robert Moore, The funeral will be held from the residence, 68 Oakwood Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock and will be conducted by Mount Zion Lodge, F. and A. M., and Rev. Dr. Marvin J. Thompson, pastor of the Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Troy Times
Troy, NY
Sep 18, 1925
Henry Coffeen Dies of Injuries Suffered in Fall
Henry Coffeen, 89, years, of age and the last surviving- charter member of Troy Typographical Union, No. 63, responded to his "30"' yesterday afternoon, these numerals in printers' parlance meaning "the end." Mr. Coffeen died at the Samaritan Hospital from the effects of injuries sustained when he fell down stairs on Tuesday at the home of his son, Frank H. Coffeen, on Oakwood Avenue, where he resided. He sustained a broken hip, which, coupled with the infirmities of old age, caused his death.
Organizer of Union.
Mr. Coffeen was a native of Ohio, but came to this city very early in life and had always made his home here. He entered the printing trade when a young man and was one of the prime movers in the formation of Troy Typographical Union back in 1860. The organization went out of existence during the Civil War, but was reorganized in 1864, and Mr. Coffeen held membership in it continuously from that date to the date of his death and for more than 40 years had been its Treasurer, an honor which few labor organization officers anywhere in the land can boast of. Mr. Coffeen's faithful and energetic services to the Union were duly recognized when the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary 15 years ago through the adoption of a testimonial resolution making Mr. Coffeen its first life member and charging the financial officers of the Union to keep the veteran's membership card clear of all indebtedness and obligation, as he himself had kept such card during all the years of his active connection with the Union. As a printer Mr. Coffeen worked at one time or another of nearly all of the newspapers in this section, though the greater number of years in any one place was on the Evening Standard. He was popular among his co-workers and was known for his honest and efficient service.
Civil War Veteran.
Mr. Coffeen was a veteran of the Civil War, having served through that conflict as a member of the First New York Marine Artillery. He was a member of Mount Zion Lodge, F. and A. M. more than 60 years and took an active interest in the activities of that body. He attended the Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. Those who survive are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Moore and Miss Ruth Coffeen; one son. Frank H. Coffeen, and two grandchildren, Miss Janet Coffeen and Robert Moore, The funeral will be held from the residence, 68 Oakwood Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock and will be conducted by Mount Zion Lodge, F. and A. M., and Rev. Dr. Marvin J. Thompson, pastor of the Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Troy Times
Troy, NY
Sep 18, 1925
Henry Coffeen, 89, years, of age and the last surviving- charter member of Troy Typographical Union, No. 63, responded to his "30"' yesterday afternoon, these numerals in printers' parlance meaning "the end." Mr. Coffeen died at the Samaritan Hospital from the effects of injuries sustained when he fell down stairs on Tuesday at the home of his son, Frank H. Coffeen, on Oakwood Avenue, where he resided. He sustained a broken hip, which, coupled with the infirmities of old age, caused his death.
Organizer of Union.
Mr. Coffeen was a native of Ohio, but came to this city very early in life and had always made his home here. He entered the printing trade when a young man and was one of the prime movers in the formation of Troy Typographical Union back in 1860. The organization went out of existence during the Civil War, but was reorganized in 1864, and Mr. Coffeen held membership in it continuously from that date to the date of his death and for more than 40 years had been its Treasurer, an honor which few labor organization officers anywhere in the land can boast of. Mr. Coffeen's faithful and energetic services to the Union were duly recognized when the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary 15 years ago through the adoption of a testimonial resolution making Mr. Coffeen its first life member and charging the financial officers of the Union to keep the veteran's membership card clear of all indebtedness and obligation, as he himself had kept such card during all the years of his active connection with the Union. As a printer Mr. Coffeen worked at one time or another of nearly all of the newspapers in this section, though the greater number of years in any one place was on the Evening Standard. He was popular among his co-workers and was known for his honest and efficient service.
Civil War Veteran.
Mr. Coffeen was a veteran of the Civil War, having served through that conflict as a member of the First New York Marine Artillery. He was a member of Mount Zion Lodge, F. and A. M. more than 60 years and took an active interest in the activities of that body. He attended the Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. Those who survive are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Moore and Miss Ruth Coffeen; one son. Frank H. Coffeen, and two grandchildren, Miss Janet Coffeen and Robert Moore, The funeral will be held from the residence, 68 Oakwood Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock and will be conducted by Mount Zion Lodge, F. and A. M., and Rev. Dr. Marvin J. Thompson, pastor of the Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Troy Times
Troy, NY
Sep 18, 1925
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