Maximillian F. Coschignano, Vietnam veteran
Maximillian F. Coschignano, 82, of Port Orange, Fla., formerly of Ocean City, Md., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at Post Acute Medical Rehabilitation Hospital of Dover, in Dover. He was born July 15, 1939, in Red Bank, N.J., son of the late Michael and Theresa (Gentile) Coschignano.
Mr. Coschignano proudly served in the U.S. Army for 30 years and served in Vietnam. He retired as a major and then served in Civil Service for 15 years before retiring to Ocean City. Mr. Coschignano was a life member of the VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View. He was also a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, WA Chapter 1048 in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, in Port Orange. Mr. Coschignano enjoyed relaxing in the sun by the pool or on the beach anytime he could. He relished time with his family and friends and loved WWII history.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Coschignano was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; and his sister, Maria Coschignano. He is survived by his wife, Francine (Anseaume) Coschignano; his son, Michael A. Coschignano of Ocean City; his stepson, Stewart A. Simpson and his wife Cecilia of Nashville, Tenn.; his grandchildren: Jessica and Patrick; his great-grandchildren: Jordan and Madeline; his son-in-law, Francis Knox and his wife Stacey of Lewes; his sisters-in-law: Sue Shantz and her husband Charlie of Summerfield, Fla., and Rosemary Rein and her husband Barry of Cuenca, Ecuador; and his cousins: Maria Consentino of Toms River, N.J., and Peggy Consentino of Sarasota, Fla.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m., at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, where friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors to take place at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., at a later date.
All are invited to attend the service via livestream by visiting youtube.com/channel/UC2vnHlr2UccJsuItv_Xrzhg.
Mask wearing is required and social distancing must be observed by all service attendees and participants.
Visit Mr. Coschignano's Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guest book at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
