Jeffrey Coles

Jeffrey Coles

Jeff’s job as Chief Financial Officer for Monroe Twp. and Swedesboro were serious positions. His abilities and a degree in economics from the University of Delaware opened the door to those jobs. But when he could exit from the office he enjoyed the great outdoors. Several times a winter Jeff could be found snowboarding in the Vermont mountains. The other seasons he kayaked and camped in several state parks. Jeff bowled at Woodstown Lanes with several teams.
Jeff is survived by his parents, Beverly and Lewis of Bridgeport, two sons both Eagle Scouts , Michael and Jason, of Logan Twp., Brothers Lewis (Judy) and Mark (the late Ellen), sisters Faye ( Michael ) Jones and Diane Branco ( the late Thomas).
Come celebrate 51 great years Tuesday, August 26 at Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro where calling is from 9:30am and the service is at 11:30am. Leave a great story of Jeff at lifecelebrationstudio.com
Donations to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

15 Comments

  1. Joanne Potopchuk says:

    To the Coles Family…..it is with such a heavy heart I send my condolences…..I worked with Jeff in Monroe Township. I remember many a conversations with him about his family farm and especially about his sons and soccer. He will be greatly missed. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you.

  2. Carrie Pappas says:

    Please accept my condolences to the Coles Family. I worked with Jeff at Monroe Twp for the last 2 years. I did not know Jeff for long but I did know that he was a very nice person. May he rest in peace.

  3. Tara Park says:

    Sending thoughts and Prayers to the Coles Family, especially Jeff’s sons. I have worked with Jeff for 9 years at Monroe Township, and he surely will be missed. It was a pleasure to have worked with him, may he rest in peace.

  4. william cahill says:

    Ever since the days of working on the farm and hanging out with Jeffrey as a child, I have had great memories and experiences including crop dusting! Please accept my family’s condolences. I am sorry I won’t be able to attend the service, but I will be there in spirit. May he rest in peace.

  5. John Hansen says:

    I taught Jeff in the CFO courses many years ago, and he would bring in tomatoes from the farm to the class. I was amazed that he travel from Logan Township to Ocean City, but he did for every class. He was always very sincere and happy, and was a true professional. I am sorry about his passing, and my thoughts are with his family.

  6. Robert J. Lersch says:

    My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the Coles family at this difficult time. Jeff will always remain
    in my memory as a good friend and great pilot. We worked together at the old Bridgeport Airport, and
    had loads of fun together. Jeff was always going 100 MPH, if he wasn’t at the airport, he was at the
    farm stand. Jeff was also a person who would do anything for anyone at any time. Blue skys and tailwinds
    Jeff. Until we meet again in heaven, rest peacefully in God’s hands.

  7. Lois DeMore says:

    I worked with Jeff in Swedesboro when I was the Tax Collector. I was so sorry to read of his death. Prayers for him and his family;

  8. DIANA OLIVER says:

    AUNT BEV, UNCLE LEW AND FAMILY,
    SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF JEFF’S PASSING. EVEN AS KIDS WE ALWAYS HAD FUN WHEN YOU GUYS CAME TO PEDRICKTOWN TO VIST. MY DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AND WITH JEFF,S BOYS. MAY YOU MEMORIES KEEP YOU CLOSE TO HIM AT HEART.
    JEFF MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE NOW WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR. YOU ARE JOINING MANY
    LOVED ONES UP IN HEAVEN.
    GOD BLESS,
    LOVE YOUR NEICE AND COUSIN, DIANA

  9. Jane DiBella says:

    Jeff-a colleague, mentor and friend. He was one of the good guys. I will miss talking municipal government on the soccer sidelines while watching the games. My thoughts and prayers are with his family-particularly his sons. May God bless you all and comfort you at this sad time.

  10. Margaret (Oliver) Childs says:

    Uncle Lew & Aunt Bev and family, Michael & Jason:
    I’m so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to all of you in your time of grief.
    I will always remember Jeff, when I would run into him, he was always so pleasant and
    had the greatest smile! May you find comfort in your memories, keep them close to your
    hearts. May God in his infinite wisdom, give you all the courage and strength you need to
    mourn your loss and move on with your lives as a family. My thoughts and prayers are with
    you – words seem so inadequate in a time of such sadness. God be with you all.
    With deepest sympathy,
    Love and prayers,
    Margie

  11. Ronnie Gitto says:

    I knew Jeff well when I was working. He was a great person and was never too busy to answer questions or offer help to anyone who asked. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. The world has lost a truly unique and wonderful man.

  12. Liz (Carson) Shaffer says:

    Jeff was my boss at my first job when I was 16 years old at Grace and Bill’s roadside produce stand on 322. I really enjoyed working there and one reason was because of how warm, friendly, and playful Jeff was. He had a big smile and was a jokester.

    Years later, I found Jeff as my neighbor when we moved to Bridgeport. He was a nice neighbor to have…always took his time to snowblow our sidewalks in the winter. We never asked him to…he would just come out and do it out of his own kindness.

    I am very sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers to Mr. and Mrs. Cole, Jeff’s boys and siblings, as well as his other family and friends. May he rest in peace.

  13. Christine Maloney says:

    I am so thankful that I had the pleasure of working with Jeff for the past couple of years at Swedesboro. I’ll miss helping him when the copier starts to malfunction, and I’ll miss all of the playful jokes and teases. He was a very kind, thoughtful, and funny man whom I know will be dearly missed at the Borough. My thoughts are with the Coles’ family through this difficult time. May you never walk alone.

  14. Nancy Yarborough says:

    To Jeffs’ family. We were so sorry to read of Jeffs passing, he was a very nice guy. I enjoyed times with him when he was in politics. Haven’t seen him in years but he will be missed. Our sympathy to all.

  15. Maryann Salvatore says:

    Jeff was such a sweet guy. Many a volleyball practice or game were spent just chatting with him. He was such a help with getting DJ to games and practices we were unable to attend. The Salvatore’s send prayers and our deepest sympathies to his family.

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