Michael J. Coleman, retired Boeing auditor

Michael J. Coleman, 64, of Lewes, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, Pa. He was born Thursday, May 21, 1953, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late John T. and Josephine (Dougherty) Coleman.

Mr. Coleman was a quality auditor for Boeing in Philadelphia for 26 years. He was very actively involved at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church for many years, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and sacristan. Mr. Coleman was a known handyman, world traveler and Philadelphia sports fanatic. He will be remembered as one of the happiest people to ever be around, and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.

Mr. Coleman is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Deborah A. Coleman of Lewes; his daughter, Megan Thompson (Michael) of Lewes; his son, Michael Coleman (Kate) of Chesterbrook, Pa.; his three grandchildren: Michael, Mia and Mason Thompson; his brothers, John Coleman (Ellen) and Paul Coleman (Betsy); his sisters, Patricia Dixon (Jim) and Eileen Jennings (Mike); his mother-in-law, Adele Brochet; his cherished friends, the Saiennis, Winchells and Wilsons; and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, coworkers and friends who will miss him.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m., at the Parish Life Center at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, where friends may call beginning at 9 a.m. Burial will follow Mass at Bethel Methodist Cemetery in Lewes. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church at the address listed above.

Please visit Mr. Coleman's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.