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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Douglass Teacher Passing

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Robert C. Deering, formerly of Kingsport, now of Westbury, New York.

Coach Deering was the coach of the Douglass Tigers football team from 1957 to 1965.

Coach Deering was born on April 6, 1927 and passed away at his home in Westbury, New York at the age of 84.

An obituary will be posted at the PASSINGS AND OBITUARIES link on your website, as soon as we have it.

Please keep his wife Coletta (Coty) Deering of the home in your thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Deering was the Douglass School secretary for several years.

Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors
290 Post Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590

Telephone: (516) 333-0615