Background
Coffey, Raymond Richard was born on March 31, 1929 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Raymond Francis and Catherine (Costello) Coffey.
Coffey, Raymond Richard was born on March 31, 1929 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Raymond Francis and Catherine (Costello) Coffey.
Bachelor, Marquette University, 1951.
Reporter, United Press International, Chicago and Detroit, 1953-1961; national and foreign correspondent, Chicago Daily News, Saigon and London, 1961-1978; Washington bureau chief, columnist, editorial writer, Chicago Tribune, 1980-1987; editorial page editor, columnist, Chicago Sun-Times, 1987; now general columnist, Chicago Sun-Times.
Served with United States Army, 1951-1953. Member of Gridiron (Washington).
Married Holly Florence Schroeder, November 26, 1955. Children: Brigid, Brendan, Erin, Ellen, Clare, Amy, Nancy.