Morton Coken, 79

WARWICK, R.I. – Morton “Mort” L. Coken died May 7 at Westview Nursing & Rehab Center, West Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Tobias) Coken. They were married for 55 years.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles and Katharine (Mushnick) Coken, he had lived in Warwick for 15 years, previously living in Cranston. He was an attorney for more than 25 years before moving to retail. He was a member of Congregation Am David, Touro Fraternal Association and the Masons Redwood Lodge. He was also former vice president of Cranston Little League.

Devoted father of Lee Coken of Pawtucket and Carl Coken of Sammamish, Wash. Dear brother of Rosalind Coken of Warwick. Loving grandfather of Alaina, Ross, Heather and Hannah.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Am David, the Livestrong Program at Kent County YMCA or the Gloria Gemma Foundation.