Call (401) 725-4253
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
With my deepest sympathy to the Coutu family.
Denise (Girard) Nero - (Beverly Hills, CA)
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
I got to now Chief Coutu by working at the police station for 22 years. He was a very devoted man that loved his family,the City of Central Falls,and his Fire Department. He will be missed by all. RIP Chief.
Detective Jay Greenless (Ret.) - (Woonsocket, Rhode Island)
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
To the family of Chief Coutu,i wish to send you love and peace at this time of sadness,growing up in Central Falls and living most of my adult life there,you get to know all of the fire fighters,and police officers,i used to bring my grandson there and the Chief would put him up in the trucks,he gave him a badge which i still have so it doesn't get lost,he will never be forgotten nor will his sparkling eyes and brilliant smile,you have our deepest sympathy
Linda and Allan Rodrigues - (Cranston,R.I.)
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
Mrs. Coutu, Lisanne and Laura
My deepest condolences to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Wendy Corrigan Byrne - (Melrose, MA)
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
Words can not express the way I miss you I know your in peace now and pain free. Love you always and forever my cheif
sara - (central falls)
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
Words can not express the way I miss you I know your in peace now and pain free. Love you always and forever my cheif
sara - (central falls)
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
To all the family of Chief Coutu,
Words could never express our sadness of his passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May you realize God blessings of peace and comfort during this time of great sorrow.
With love and prayers,
The Ciesynski family
Chuck and Gloria Ciesynski - (Pawtucket, RI)
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
To the Coutu family please accept our deepest and hearfelt condolecence at this most chanlleging time.Chief Coutu will sorely be missed by all. He was a great professional and a good friend.
With caring and sincere respects
The Costa family
Antonio, Maria, Marc and Michael
Antonio Costa - (Cumberland, Rhode Island)
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
Dear Denise, Lisanne and Laura,
Fond memories of playing softball in Fairlawn have flooded my memories these past few days. Rene was a wonderful coach and mentor. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Katie (Raymond) Donahue
Kate (Raymond) Donahue - (Nashua, NH)
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
There are not enough great words to use when you are talking about Chief Coutu. Chief Coutu was the ultimate professional,gentleman and friend.He will be missed forever and Central Falls has lost a big part of it's identity now that the Chief is gone. May you rest in peace my friend.
Bruce Ogni - (Lincoln RI)
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
My Thoughts & Prayers go out to the Coutu Family & the City of Central Falls, Fire Dept. for there loss.He was a Great man, loved by all...May you rest in peace Rene.God Bless All.
Cynthia Jefferson - (Central Falls, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
To the family of Rene Coutu
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sincere Sympathy
EVELYN LAZIEH MCNULTY
EVELYN LAZIEH MCNULTY - (CENTRAL FALLS RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
My condolences to the Coutu Family. Chief, R.I.P., you were one of a few that was so well liked. Thanks for your services
Art Poirier Jr. (Cumb. Hill Fire Lt., Ret), Rose Ham - (Cumberland, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Denise, Lisanne, Laura and the rest of your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Rene always put a smilr on all of our faces and inspired many of us to be better human beings. I can not imagine your devastation. I am sending hope and prayers your way along with much love.
Jesica Goldstein - (Cumberland)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with The Coutu Family during this difficult time.
RGB Architects - (Providence, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
You fought your sickness like it was a "GENERAL ALARM", boss. The fire is out and it's time to go home. R.I.P. Always remembered.
Rick -
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Denise: My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Charlotte Melillo -
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Coutu Family and the CFFD. Chief Coutu was a perfect gentleman, a good friend and a dedicated firefighter. He was always a pleasure to work with. The City of Central Falls was blessed to have him. He will be greatly missed.
Sue Levasseur & Family
Sue Levasseur - (Central Falls, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Mrs. Coutu, Lisanne, Laura and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mr. Coutu was a brave man and I'm happy I was able to say goodbye to him. I loved him like a second father. If you need anything you know I'm here for you. Love, Nicole & Ray
Nicole Iarocci (Dolan) - (Cumberland, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Denise, Lisanne, and Laura
Words cannot begin to express our sorrow for your loss. Always know that the times that we shared with Rene (Slip n Slides at practice or the roar of planes flying just over our heads) will always be memories that will never leave us and will always make us smile. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Larry, Laura, Stacey and Stefanie Lopes
Larry Lopes - (Pawtucket RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
One of the best has passed away, and we will never forget him. Rest in Peace, Rene
Our sympathies to: Denise, Lisa, Laura, Central Falls Fire Department and the City of Central Falls --you've witnessed a great and dedicated Fire Chief and a genuine man.
David & Suzanne Maurice - (No. Smithfield, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you the entire Coutu family at this difficult time.
Fatima Soares - (Lincoln, Rhode Island)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
To the Family of Chief Coutu
Words can not express the feelings of sorrow at Rene's passing. Everyone who knew him felt that he was a member of their extended family. He was a genuine person.
He will be sorely missed by many but as long as we remember him - HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN -
My prayers and sympathy are with you.
Moe Brousseau
Maurice Brousseau - (Central Falls, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Denise, Laura, Lisanne, Steve & Chris...We are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful, caring man, father, husband and firefighter. Our memories of him will always remind us of how brave he was. Our deepest condolences.
Nichole St George & Jonathan Issa - (Warwick, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
My deepest condolences go out to the family Of Chief Rene Coutu.Your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.I've known Chief Coutu since I was a toddler. He worked with my dad for Many years. He was such a wonderful man. He will be deeply missed.
Lori Josephson (Conroy) - (Cumberland, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
To the Coutu Family
The Chief and I go a long way back to the early 1970's. I remember his father when he was Chief and Rene filled the footsteps of his father without missing a step. His friendly personality, his kind words, his strong support of his men and his love of the City and the Department he served so well. We will never have a family serve a City so well as the Coutu Family. I will miss the Chief and my heart is heavy with the loss of such a good person. My deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to his wife, his daughters and his mother, brother and sisters. God Bless you all and God Bless the City he served so well.
Betty Crowley
Senator Elizabeth Crowley - (Central Falls, Rhode Island)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
My sincerest condolences to the Coutu family and the Central Falls Fire Department. I will always remember you as a firefighter's firefighter a true leader. Your calming nature always made us feel safe. An inspirational man to so many of us. Thank you for all you gave, you will be dearly missed.
FF David P. Reed PFD - (West Greenwich, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Dear Rene's "3 Girls", Aunt Lucille and Family,
My Love and prayers are with you all.
Heaven's rejoicing.
Love,
Nancy Geoffroy,Jim Mulcahey and Family
Nancy Geoffroy Mulcahey - (Plainville, Ma.)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Denise, Lisanne and Laura,
I will forever cherish every memory of coaching with Rene, he was a great man who will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kelly Vanasse - (Pawtucket)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
My sincerest condolences to the Famiy and the Centeal falls fire department for your loss god bless you all
Brian Hardy - (Pawtucket RI.)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
To Denise and the Girls, and For the whole Family, Mother and Brother and sisters, I am Sending You my Sincere deepest Sympathy. Rene was A Great Person Like his Dad his Followed in his foot step. This is why He was Loved by so many People. Im glad i got to see him a few months ago at the Station I got my las Kiss and Hug from him. Love You Rene You will be missed daily by a lot of Us. Your Friend Always Lise Thibault A friend from way back to the whole Family With Thoughts of all of you at this Time in Sadness.
Lise Thibault - (Cumberland, Rhode Island)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Dear Denise and Family,
I can remember the days when Rene was a custondian while we were students at Notre Dame High School. He was a kind man who's door was also open to everyone. May he rest in peace with his dad. They both will always be a part of Central Falls history.
Colleen Allard-Beaulieu - (Central Falls, R.I.)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Coutu Family and the Central Falls Fire Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Al and Theresa Laroche
Albert and Theresa Laroche - (Central Falls, RI 02863)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
To the Coutu family I remeber Bob when he was Chief and Rene When he started out with CFFD You all have my very deepest sympathy. To the good men of CFFD I join you in HONNORING your CHIEF, very good friend and Commrade. Chief (Ret)Mike Bachand Wynne Police Wynne,Ark.CHIEF may you rest in peace with your DAD by your side.
Mike Bachand - (Wynne, Arkansas)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
With deepest sympathy to the Coutu family
Noella
Noella Laferriere - (Pawtucket, R.I.)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Coutu family.
Rene & Sally Allard - (Central Falls, R.I.)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies are sent to all of Rene's family. May God bless you and keep you safe in His loving arms. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis & Sandi Laliberte - (New Port Richey, FL)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Denise, Lisanne, and Laura
We are truly saddened to hear of Rene's passing. He was so kind, caring, compassionate, and friendly to all. Someone you always enjoyed being around. We will always remember the fun times - the parties and volleyball games - all the memories we have shared. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Ed & Claudia Pryor - (Cumberland, Rhode Island)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Dear Michelle,
Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Joann and Stuart MacDonald - (East Providence, R.I. 02915)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Dear Coutu Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Rene's GodMother,
Annette (Coutu) & Jeff Geoffroy and family
Love always
Adrian & Annette Geoffroy - (Attleboro, Ma. 02703)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Chief Coutu was a true professional. It was an honor and privilege to have known and worked with him.
Brian Sullivan
Chief Sullivan and the men and women of the Lincoln Police Department - (Lincoln RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
My condolences Denise, Lisanne, Laura and the rest of your family, RIP Chief, you will be missed.
Lt Chris Coleman - (North Attleboro Fire Department)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Mrs. Coutu, Lisanne, and Laura, my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of great loss. Mr. Coutu was truly an amazing man and one the best softball coaches any girl in Fairlawn could ever have. He will be truly missed by all. R.I.P. Mr. Coutu
Amanda (Brayall) Choiniere - (Cumberland, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
To My Dearest friend, Denise, Lise, Chris, Laura and Steve,
We were honored to have Rene as our long time friend and part of our family. We have many wonderful memories together that will never be forgotten. We will continue to have a eating and drinking fest as always, but now, we will celebrate Rene's life at every one of them! We will get through this emotional time together. Remember "WE ARE FAMILY!" With deepest sympathy and much love,
John, Genny, Giovanni and Dante Parisi
"Genoveffa", John, Giovanni, and Dante - (Johnston, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
Dear Denise,
We are so, so sorry for all the pain and suffering your family has endured. You are in our prayers.
Paulette and Ronald Pawson, Wilfred and Doris Simard - (Cumberland, RI)
Thursday Dec 09, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Coutu family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
George Placido - (Central Falls, RI)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
Michelle,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Linda Perron - (Central Falls, RI)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
AS IM CHECKING THE NEWS FROM MY COMPUTER HERE OVER SEAS I SEE THE SAD NEWS. I REMEMBER UR SMILE WHEN U GREETED ME AT SOFTBALL TRY OUTS. MANY YEARS LATER I SAW THAT SAME SMILE WHEN WE SAW EACH OTHER ONE DAY INFRONT OF THE PD STATION. U WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS U AND UR FAMILY.
rossana urugutia-castillo - (PAWTUCKET, (KUWAIT))
Friday Dec 10, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Coutu family at this sad time. Although I did not know the Chief well, I remember when he coached my daughter in softball. I was so frantic one day when I went to a game, only to see my girl in catcher gear. He knew I was worried and quickly told me to relax, she can handle it. He was right. God bless the Coutu family and the City of Central Falls.
Carol Loiselle Felber - (Cumberland RI)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
Denise, Lisanne, and Laura, He was Great Man and an Honor To The Profession. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane and Richard Fugere
Richard Fugere - (Lincoln, RI)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
It was my good fortune to work with Chief Coutu in the early '90s. He loved his fellow firefighters and the City of Central Falls; but first in his heart was always his beautiful wife, Denise, and beloved daugthers, Lisanne and Laura. His face lite up when you inquired about his family. He will be missed by Central Falls residents for his kindnest,dedication and strong leadership as Chief of the Central Falls Fire Department. He was a soft spoken man but he accomplished a lot in his too short life. My sincere condolences go out to his family.
Edna S. Poulin - (Central Falls, Rhode Island)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
Dear Denise, Lisanne, Chris, Laura, Steve and all of the Coutu Family,
We don't have enough kind or compassionate words to express our heartfelt sadness and sorry for your loss and the loss to everybody fortunate enough to have been touched by Rene. What a wonderful man! What a wonderful family!
May the love and happy memories you all share bring you comfort, peace and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Our Love Always,
Laura, John, Tyler, Hannah and Tristan xoxoxo
Laura (CrisafullI) Kennedy - (Smithfield, Rhode Island)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
Dear Denise, Girls ,Family and Central Falls fire Fighters .
Rene was a Wonderful person always smileing always pleasant. My heart goes out to you all at this sad time. It was a pleasure to have known him God bless you and keep you.
Sincerly Anna, Adam Jarrod Melissa Brousseau
Central Falls RI
Anna Brousseau - (Central Falls RI)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
To Denise, Lise, and Laura
My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Some of the absolutely best years of my life were spent on the softball field in Fairlawn coaching with Rene and watching his daughters and my daughters grow up together. Rene was one of the finest and greatest men that I have ever met and it was always a pleasure being around him and his family. Thinking of you all...
Dennis
Dennis Roderick, Ph.D. - (Pawtucket, Rhode Island)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy to the Coutu family
Don and Sue Piche - (Lincoln RI)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
To the entire Coutu Family I wish to express my deepest condolences. I will always remember Rene fondly from when he worked at Notre Dame High School and well as when I saw him on occassion. He always had a wonderful welcoming smile and never forgot anyone. To my old time classmate Michelle, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Jeanne (Papineau) Costa - (Cumberland, RI)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF SADNESS.RENE WAS ONE OF A KIND HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY....MARIE RICHARD
MARIE RICHARD - (PAWT RI)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
I remember Rene and Denise when he worked at Notre Dame High School and she was a fellow student there. I saw them on a few occasions when I walked Old River Rd and they were walking too. I got a chance to talk with them and catch up with the kids and other things. I am so sorry for your famiy's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elizabeth (Berard) Hart - (Lincoln, RI)
Friday Dec 10, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to the Coutu family and the men and woman of the Central Falls Fire Department.Chief, you were a fireman's fireman.Came up through the ranks, and never forgot where you came from. May you rest in eternal peace.
Lieutenant Jeffrey A. Meunier (Retired, Cumberland Rescue) - (Cumberland, RI)
Saturday Dec 11, 2010
So sorry for your loss Couto Family.
Your Husband,Father, was a great man. He will be missed by many. And remembered by many. Our city will never be the same without him..
Central Falls Bus Transportation
Crystal Smith - (Central Falls)
Saturday Dec 11, 2010
Lisa,
My thoughts are with you and your entire family at this time of sorrow.
Charlotte Trewitt and family
Charlotte T Trewitt -
Saturday Dec 11, 2010
Denise and Family, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband and father. I remember him working at NDHS and being on the CFFD. Denise we graduated NDHS class '74. Take care. I am sorry for your loss.
Gailann (Roy) Newton - (Pittsfield, NH)
Saturday Dec 11, 2010
Central Falls has lost one of its most dedicated public servants. He was an outstanding leader who instilled pride, love and dedication in their work. Like his dad, he stands tall in the annals of firefighting throughout the state. No firefighter loved his job more than RENE did. He will be missed.
My deepest condolences to all the family.
leo leclerc - (lady lake,florida)
Sunday Dec 12, 2010
Mrs. Coutu, Liseann and Laura. I remember you all when I was Chaplain at SRA. I believe you came to my rescue during a car accident. My sympathy and prayers.
Fr. Paul Charland
Rev. Paul A. Charland - (Providence RI)
Monday Dec 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to all of the family.
Barbara (Noury) Dakake - (Lincoln, RI)
Tuesday Dec 14, 2010
Denise & Family,
With our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mr.& Mrs. Daniel Feuti
Buchanan Street
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Feuti -
Tuesday Dec 14, 2010
Denise, we are so sorry for your family's loss. We were unable to attend due to health problems. I remember Rene for all the great years at Sacred Heart Academy. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Charles & Gloria Fleurant - (Pawtucket, RI)
Friday Dec 17, 2010
To the family of Chief Coutu: I live now in South Carolina and just heard of the passing of a great friend and chief. Chief Coutu and I were very good friends while I was Chief at Hoechst Celanese Corp. in Coventry, RI. My company was having a Fire Awareness program and Chief Coutu let me borrow the departments Fire Alarm demo. My the Lord Bless Chief Coutu and his family in these tough times, just remember, he was a great man and Chief! Chief Rene Coutu, I will miss you dearly!
Chief Ronald F. Gilbert (Retired) - (Darlington, SC 29532)
Tuesday Jan 04, 2011
I meet Rene in 1967 when I got on the Central Falls Fire Dept, he was not even on the Fire Dept yet. When he got hired we worked together at the Fire Dept. and also at Notre Dame Church for almost 20 years. We had many great times together, gone to sooooo many fires, and so many talks together about all kind of things, life, people and yes the Fire Dept HA HA.
Denise, Rene loved you and his daughters with all his heart, always remenber that.
We all will miss him.
The only thing I can say is, good by my dear friend until we meet again!
Love ya Rene.
Paul
Paul H. Grenon - (Cumberland, RI)
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