Austin Olivier Coleman

Austin will have a live virtual memorial celebration. Date: Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 Time: 9:00am PDT (California) 11:00am JAM (Jamaica) 12:00pm EDT (NY and Florida) 5:00pm BST (England) Please check this site for the link to the ceremony. Austin Olivier Coleman was a caring father, grandfather, brother, and friend. After weathering serious medical issues in recent years, he passed away on March 24, 2022 at 84 years of age. Austin was born to Hilda Anderson and Michael Coleman on June 11, 1937 in Ginger RIdge (Saint Catherine), Jamaica. At age 17, Austin left Ginger Ridge to apprentice as an auto mechanic at United Motors in Kingston, Jamaica. Austin immigrated to London England at around 20 years of age. At age 22, he wed his wife, Rayadella. Together, they had one child: Floyd. His most fond memories included the time he spent with his brothers-in-law and other close friends at the London Apollo Club. In 1972, Austin immigrated to the United States in search of greater economic opportunities. He was employed as a security guard at CitiCorp for many years. Austin loved music, sports, cars, traveling, and having meaningful conversations with friends and family. Austin is survived by his son Floyd (Rhonda); grandchildren: Patrice and Malik; sisters: Inez "Pearl", Averyll "Madge", Anita, Lee, and Pearl; and a host of extended family members in the United States, Canada, Jamaica, and England. Song for My Father by Horace Silver If there was ever a man Who was generous, gracious and good That was my dad The man A human being so true He could live like a king 'Cause he knew The real pleasure in life To be devoted to And always stand by me So I'd be unafraid and free If there was ever a man Who was generous, gracious and good That was my dad The man A human being so true He could live like a king 'Cause he knew The real pleasure in life To be devoted to And always stand by me So I'd be unafraid and free If there was ever a man Who was generous, gracious and good That was my dad The man, The man