Security
Sheree Coccaro, 62
Died January 8, 2021.
Thomas Wallace Middle School, Vineland, NJ
Security Guard
Sheree (Scarpa) Coccaro, 62, of Vineland, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. Sheree was born in Vineland to Charles J Scarpa and Gerri Brown. She graduated from Millville High School in 1976. In 1980, she married the love of her life Peter F. Coccaro III; together they had two children Peter IV and Kaelin.
For over 26 years Sheree work for the Vineland Board of Education at various schools as a security officer, most recently at the Wallace School in Vineland. She enjoyed so much in life mostly her family and two grandbabies Angelina and Peter. Family was her world. Sheree loved cooking, scrapbooking, and camping, taking family pictures, weekend trips to Lancaster, PA and summer vacations to Sea Isle City with her family. One of her favorite things she loved to do was her nightly wine gatherings on the patio with her dear friend Helen Ann.
She is survived by husband of 40 years, Peter F Coccaro III; her daughter, Kaelin Coccaro (John); son, Peter F Coccaro IV (Brooke); granddaughter, Angelina Coccaro; grandson, Peter F Coccaro V; father, Charles J Scarpa; mother, Gerri Brown; sister, Carrie Dalton (Darrell); stepbrothers, Rusty Brown and Elmer “Butch” Brown; stepsister, Debbie Ryan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her stepfather Elmer Brown; her grandparents and her in-laws.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. At the families request donations in memory of Sheree may be made to: the charity of ones choice in support for relief of COVID-19. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com
Ihab Muhanna, 55
Died January 3, 2021.
Brighter Horizons Academy, Garland, TX
Security Guard
A North Texas police department is mourning the loss of a beloved school security guard, deeply involved in building a strong relationship between police and the Muslim community.
Despite being a healthy, former bodybuilder, Ihab Muhanna was hit hard by COVID-19.
“He fainted for a bit and had trouble breathing. That’s why we hospitalized him on Thursday,” said son Tariq Muhanna.
The 55-year-old was placed on a ventilator.
His condition improved but then suddenly worsened late Saturday, into Sunday morning.
His wife and four young sons were unable to say goodbye.
“He went into cardiac arrest,” said Tariq. “His heart was really weak and stressed.”
Muhanna’s funeral was held Monday. Friends and family gathered and shared stories his son had never heard before.
He is being remembered for his service to others.
Muhanna was an armed security guard at a private school in North Garland.
“He was the first one there and the last one to leave, made sure the school was properly protected,” he said.
Muhanna also graduated from Garland’s Citizen Police Academy, Class 47.
“Ihab. He was family to us,” said Lt. Pedro Barineau of the Garland Police Department.
The department shared their grief and Muhanna’s impact in a Facebook post.
“[Muhanna] raised money so that our honor guard officers could have new uniforms,” said Barineau. “He also raised money for our bike unit so they can have new bikes when they’re out patrolling the streets.”
The Palestinian immigrant was instrumental, Barineau said, in building strong community bonds.
“He was an integral part of our relationship with the Muslim community,” he said. “He would continuously ask us: What is it that you guys need and how can we help as the Muslim community?”
Tariq is urging vigilance for anyone who contracts the virus that has claimed the lives of nearly 28,000 Texans.
“Don’t overlook the signs,” he said. “Even mild coughs. Just please take it seriously.”
The family has a GoFundMe account. Click here if you would like to contribute.