Joseph G Cote

Joseph G. Cote, 78, of Moriarty, NM, passed away Monday, February 2, 2009 at his home with his loving family beside him. Joseph was born on July 18, 1930 in North Tewksbury, MA to Louis and Delia (Morrisette) Cote. He resided in Moriarty, NM since 1988, coming from Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of Massachusetts. Joseph was a member of the American Legion. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters and brothers, Annette Seamans, Ernest Cote, Henry Cote, Rita Szurley, and Gerard Cote. He is survived by his wife, Rita L. (Roy) Cote of Moriarty, NM; son, William A. Cote and his wife Mary of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Patricia A. Fraser and her husband Edwin of NH; brothers, Clement Cote and his wife Blanche, and Philip Cote, both of MA; and one sister Irene Lynch and her husband Walter of FL; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. There will be a public viewing on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary at 7:00PM. A private family graveside service will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 11:00AM. Joseph will be greatly missed by all. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary “Our Family Serving Your Family” (505)832-6130