Lima: January 31, 2024 at age 90 years. A wonderful Dad, beloved husband, amazing Grandfather and recent Great-Grandfather, whose love and presence will be deeply missed. Predeceased by his wife Joyce, granddaughter, Lily Ann Zisler, and brother Doug. Survived by his children; Alan W. Coykendall of Avon, Valerie L. Coykendall of Lima, Steven (Vickie) J. Coykendall of Honeoye Falls, Karen A. Zisler of Lima, and
Kevin S. Coykendall of Honeoye Falls. 4 grandchildren; Timothy (Jordan) Coykendall, Tyler Kirn, Ethan Zisler; Aaron Zisler, and Great-granddaughter Stevie Coykendall.

Jack was also an adopted member of the Marsh Family. Serving as a surrogate grandfather to David and Brenda Marsh’s children; Jonathan, Valerie, Elisha, and Tabitha then great grandfather to Alyssa, Caleb, and Connor.

Jack grew up in Hemlock NY, where he loved playing baseball and basketball with many cherished childhood friends. After graduating high school, he attended Rochester Business Institute studying Executive Business Administration and Accounting. Jack served honorably in the U.S. Army for 2 years at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He wed Joyce Wright in 1960 and welcomed their first set of twins, Alan and Valerie in January 1961. Jack was recalled to active duty later that year due to the Cuban Missile Crisis and traveled to Fort Bragg, NC together with his young family in tow. Their third child, Steven was born in 1963 then finally the second set of twins, Karen and Kevin were born two years later.

Jack was an Operations Manager at John M. Forster Co., The Power Transmission Specialists in Rochester where he worked for over 40 years.  He enjoyed many pursuits and loved spending time with family, friends, and the household pets. He loved to drive and did so every single day up until the very end! He was a NASCAR fan and particularly liked Ford cars. Jack was a lifelong New York Yankees fan. He bowled in leagues for many years, enjoyed playing golf, camping, biking, horseshoes, building plastic models, coaching little league baseball and girls’ softball, and later in life playing cards and croquet with his children and grandchildren.  In his later years, he became an avid fan attending many of Lima Christians’ sporting events, cheering on the kids as if they were his own. His presence on the sideline will be greatly missed.

Jack was fortunate to have his daughters Valerie, then Karen as well to take care of him after the passing of his beloved wife Joyce.

Friends and family may call Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 1–3 PM at Lima Crossroads Church, Route 15A, Lima where services will follow at 3 PM. Private burial, Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lima Christian School and the VA. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com