Elvira Marie Cote

Elvira Marie Cote (Germani) passed away on November 30, 2023 in Chandler, AZ at the age of 79. Vira was the wife of the late Albert J. Cote III and survived by her Children: Michelle Archer, Jacqueline Hodgins (Paul), and Charles Cote (Dianne); grandchildren Adam (Kayleigh), Alex (CC), Andrew, Cameron, Bailey, Brett; and great-grandchildren Elleigh and Easton; brother Peter Germani (Jean) and sister-in-law Beverly LeMay (Lew). She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and son-in-law Jeff.

She was born in Providence, R.I. to the late Pasquale and Italia (Iannelli) Germani. She grew up in Providence and Cranston, and attended Cranston High School East class of 1962, where she participated in the beginner nursing program.

Throughout her life, she was known as Vira and most importantly Nonnie by her grandkids. She was a homemaker and the heart of the family. She devoted her life to caring, supporting, and being a sounding-board to her husband, children, and grandchildren in all their endeavors and life’s challenges. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her heart and she traveled the country to their sporting events and was their biggest cheerleader. She earned the nickname “Nurse Nonnie” from her grandchildren, who called her for all their injuries, illnesses and for hugs. Her Italian cooking was renowned by all who ate at her table. Everyone was welcome and never left without a kind word and a full belly.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2023 6:30-9pm at Cottonwood Palo Verde Country Club, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes AZ 85248 in the Saguaro Room. We invite you to share a story during the Celebration of Life.

In lieu of flowers, in memory donations can be made to the Citizens Police Academy Association of Chandler. https://cpaac.square.site/product/donation-in-memory-of-elvira-cote/17