Richard P. Coyne

Born on September 17, 1946, in Yonkers, NY, to the late Albert and Catherine (Bartel) Coyne, Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army (1966-1968) before he dedicated his life to his craft, his family, and the outdoors he loved so dearly. Before his retirement in 2001, he owned and operated Performance Engineering from 1971 to 1983, specializing in automotive repair and competition race cars. Following this, he spent 28 years inspiring and educating young minds as an automotive instructor at Saunders Trade and Technical High School in Yonkers, NY.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Richard was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in fishing and hunting. When not in the field, he could be found coaching his children in youth sports or cheering proudly from the sidelines as his grandchildren took the field and the court. His life was marked by generosity, patience, and an enduring love for his family and community.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Lynn Coyne; his sister, Marilyn Falk; his brothers Joseph and Charles Boyce; his children, Doreen Francey (Bryan), Sean Coyne (Jennifer), and Michael Coyne (Crystal); and his cherished grandchildren, Ethan, Olivia, Colden, Wyatt Francey, Caiden, Tinley, and Declan Coyne.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 30th, from 4–7 p.m. at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. A funeral service will follow on Saturday, January 31st, at 10 a.m., with interment at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 100 Mill St., Putnam Valley, NY 10579.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital.