Richard F. Coogan, 76, of Watertown, CT, formerly of Bethlehem, CT and Bedford, NY, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Joan A. D'Andrea Coogan. Richard was born February 2, 1935 in New Haven, CT, son of the late Edward N. and Catherine Foley Coogan. Richard was an executive vice-president with Westchester Federal Savings and Loan and Marine Midland Bank of New Rochelle, NY. He was a veteran of the Army. Besides his wife, he is survived by his two sons, Mark Coogan of Wethersfield, CT and Christopher Coogan of Plainfield, NJ; two daughters, Cynthia Jaffre of Danbury, CT and Wendy Liburdi of Bedford Hills, NY; his sister, Sister Mary James of Poughkeepsie, NY and 5 grandchildren.

Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to Animals For Life, P.O. Box 7, South Britain, CT 06487.

Cemetery: New North Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Funeral: Christ Church

Services: A memorial service will be held Friday, June 3, 2011 at 11: 00 a.m. at Christ Church, South Main St. Bethlehem, CT. Burial will follow in New North Cemetery, Woodbury, CT.

Visitation: There are no calling hours.