Obituary of Bennie Coelen

Hilbertus “Bennie” Coelen

Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Friday July 5, 2024 with his loving common-law wife Ruth Piccitto at his side.

He is predeceased by his parents Hermina and Geradus Coelen, sister Whilemnia “Willy” Bulkowski, and stepson Lee Piccitto.

He will be sadly missed by his sister Ria Mayock (John), Brother-in-law Paul Bulkowski, his step son Justin Piccitto, his step grandson Owen Piccitto, his nieces and nephews Rhonda, Randy, Mathew, Mina, Mike, Elizabeth, Kara, Ian, Max, Chris, Amanda, Steven and Max. Bennie will also be missed by his jamming partner Jon Nozdryn and his lifelong friends of over 60 years Mark Goodall, Graham Zeisner, Terry Smith, Kathy McGee, Pam Wostenholme, Pat Singleton, Larry Horack and Tommy Tompkins.

As per Bennie’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Arrangements entrusted to Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home.