Richard "Rich" Alan Coffey

Richard “Rich” Alan Coffey, 74, passed away unexpectedly of sudden cardiac arrest on September 20, 2024, in Fishers, Indiana.

He was born in New Orleans on March 11, 1950, to Jean (McArthur) and Richard Elwin Coffey.

Rich attended South Bend Riley High School, was appointed to West Point and graduated from DePauw University.

He started his coaching career at South Bend Adams with his long-time friend, Kevin Lennon. He later transitioned to coaching high school basketball at Hamilton High School, in Hamilton, Indiana. To this day he talked about his time there and how memorable it was interacting with the students and players.

After coaching Rich, was hired with the Fort Wayne Fury (CBA) as their General Manager. Rich was the executive of the year two times in the CBA, now the G league. He was instrumental in bringing arena football to Fort Wayne and helped turn that city into the minor league sports capital of the world in the 1990s-2000s.

Upon moving down to Indianapolis, to follow his son, he taught social studies and coached basketball at Irvington Prep Academy. Declaring he will forever be a Raven! He loved deeply and enjoyed his time with his nephew Adam, going to dinners and on many adventures. He was a huge follower of Notre Dame football having grown up in South Bend. He was a great man who loved his family immensely and will be missed every day.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son Rac Coffey (Mandy) and three amazing grandchildren who were the loves of his life. AJ, Aiden and Sloane. Rich made it a point to be at all their activities. Cheer for their school teams and support the programs any way he could.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jean, (McArthur) and Richard Elwin Coffey, his sisters Emily Ann, and Jean Fairbanks (Mark) his daughter, Anna Rose, and his son Ryan Thomas.

A time of gathering to remember Rich will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Seals Funeral Home 122 W. Staat Street Fortville, IN 46040.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Boys and Girls Basketball Program c/o Shenandoah High School 7354 US 36 Middletown, IN 47356.

Online condolences may be shared at www.sealsfuneralhome.com. 

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