Colin “Coke” Trow

By Orleans Hub Posted 17 May 2022 at 8:05 am

Colin “Coke” Trow, 78, of Medina, passed away on Sun., May 15, 2022 at the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Colin was a son of the late Charles Trow and Ruth (Heidemann) Trow. He was born on Jan. 26, 1944 in Medina. He graduated from Medina High School in 1962. Shortly after graduation he went to work at Eastman Kodak in Rochester. Colin retired as shift supervisor in 1991 and then went on to drive school bus for Medina Central School District for several years, a job he enjoyed very much. Coke married the former Sue A. March on Sept. 28, 1974. He was an active parishioner at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Medina. There, he sang in the choir and was a member of the church council. Coke enjoyed riding his motorcycle, golfing and watching sports. He was a fan of the Buffalo Bills and the Syracuse Orangeman. Coke especially enjoyed music and loved singing in the choir and at special occasions for family and friends.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Sue Trow; daughter, Christine Trow; brothers-in-law: Bruce (Kate) March, Douglas March; sister-in-law, Cherie (Dennis) Conley; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by siblings, Connie (Norman) Bruning, Carol Trow and Clint Trow; inlaws, David and Doris March; and a sister-in-law, Mary Ann March.

A memorial service will be held at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Medina at a later date. Interment will be in Millville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be greatly appreciated to the Medina Fire Dept. 600 Main St., Medina, NY 14103.

Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com