Funeral Services Set For Father Of 3 Who Died Helping Others

PISCATAWAY, NJ — Funeral services have been set for the loving father of three young children and tow truck driver, Nicholas Coble, who tragically died "doing what he loved, helping others."

"He was always there for his family and friends, whether it was helping them with a project or being a shoulder for them during their troubles," according to his obituary on McCriskin Funeral Home.

Coble, 24, of Piscataway was tow truck driver for Somerset Hills Towing in Bridgewater. He was helping a disabled vehicle on the side of I-287 south in Bridgewater near exit 17 on Wednesday when he was struck and killed by a Chevy Cruz at 1:44 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Lawrence Peele said.

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Born in Somerville, Coble was raised in Middlesex and was a 2012 graduate of Middlesex High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family, four-wheeling, mudding, working on cars, and shooting at his pop pops.

Predeceased by his maternal grandparents John “Jack” and Marilynn Van Doren and his uncle Lloyd Van Doren, Coble leaves behind his wife, Crystal Ramos, three children; Carmela, Hazel, and Zane; parents John and Tracey Coble; and his brother Joseph.

Coble is also survived by his extended family; grandfather Homer Coble, grandmother JoAnn Santa Maria, uncle Michael and aunt Kelly Coble, Aunt Angela Plungis and Uncle Jeff, uncle and godfather Neil Van Doren, Aunt Nancy Offen and uncle Dave, godmother Lisa Boyd, nephews Jason Coble and Greyson Munoz along with many cousins, extended family, and loving and supportive friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday at Middlesex Funeral Home, 528 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex from 4 to 8 p.m.

A service honoring Nicholas’ life will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a cremation being held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the family, c/o the funeral home would be deeply appreciated. As a request of the family, those wishing to attend Nick’s services are asked to wear street clothes as Coble would "want you to be comfortable."

A fundraiser has been set up to help the family to cover funeral costs and future expenses.

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(Image provided by Coble's family)

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