Born March 21, 1947 Denny was the son of the late Richard & Evelyn (Doxey) Cole. He was the husband of Eva Cole for 43 years.
Denny was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School (Ohio) and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2002 and a graduate of Rutgers University of New Jersey.
Denny was a master mechanic and was employed by Charlotte County Lincoln Mercury for many years. He taught automotive excellence at Charlotte Vo-Tech for five years.
Denny was a college football fan, car enthusiast, occasional golfer, lover of music and an animal advocate.
Surviving, along with his wife, are brother, James (Michel') Cole; sister, Jane (David) Rottke; brothers-in-law, John, Michael and Carl; sister-in-law, Miriam; four nephews, Matt (Kelly), Tom (Lori), Adam and Jacob; three nieces, Jennifer (Anthony), Dara and Shauna and many great nieces and nephews; In-laws, Olga and Joseph Blonder from New Jersey. He also leaves behind his precious dog, Emma.
Due to the pandemic there will be no services. A memorial will be at a later date.