After six-decade legal career, attorney ‘Gus’ Coffinas leaves us at age 92
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Gustav “Gus” Coffinas — a father, lawyer, leader and one of the most competent and honest barristers this writer has known — died last week at the age of 92.
Born in 1923, Gus was a genial, elegant, outgoing gentleman of the old school. He passed away peacefully on July 10 at his Bay Ridge home, surrounded by his family and friends.
In recognition of his service to his community, his viewing was held at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Schermerhorn Street, just off Court Street. A funeral service was held at the cathedral on July 15.