Anthony Michael Cochenet born May 6, 1993 in West Allis, WI, left this world behind unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in his Oxford, WI home. An amazing young man, full of love, talent, and life, he made a lasting impression on all whose hearts he touched. He was kind and generous, with passions for music and travel. Taylor Swift was the love of his life, but Stevie Nicks and his beloved dog Shadow both brought smiles to his face.
Anthony was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Lester J Cochenet, Ron Gorman, and Ken Spoerl and his uncle Jeffrey M. Hilt.
He is survived by his parents: Bridget Cochenet-Gorman, Fort Atkinson, WI, Randy & Jolene Cochenet, Grand Marsh, WI. Grandparents: Ethel Gorman, Joan Cochenet, Nancy Kulinski, and Jeanne & Joe Rykiel. Sisters: JoAnna (Juan), Kera & Raelyn. Brother: Jacob, Uncles and Aunts: Rick & Terry Cochenet, Michelle Rykiel-Hilt, and Jeanette & Jason Anderson. Cousins: Nicole Cochenet, Jacob Maas, Aaron T. Frydrych, Daniel Rykiel, Dallas (Zachary) Cayson, Devon Vinney, Logan Cayson. Best Friend Mike Haulotte. Further survived by many more Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends.
Cards of condolence can be sent to Randy & Jolene Cochenet 2939 Crestwood Lane, Grand Marsh, WI 53936.
Services will be held April 8, 2017 from 2-4 pm at the Brooks Church 342 Church Street, Brooks, WI 53952
I am at a loss. I was Tony’s 6th grade teacher and we had kind of a special, quirky bond. I loved his “wiser than his years” humor and his interest in music, I chatted with him online maybe 4-5 years ago and we cracked each other up discussing our preferences in toilet paper. I said to Tony, “I cannot believe we are talking about this,” and he responded, “I know, Mrs. Mac, we always could laugh about the weirdest stuff.” I am heartbroken and so very sorry for your loss of your tremendously unique son.
Bridget, Randy, Joanna and family,
No words can express my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son, and brother, Tony. I will always remember him as sweet, kind, smart, thoughtful and helpful young man, so full of life. I remember when he used to come and fix my computer. And how he just couldn’t believe how I could survive without a microwave . He was so talented and a decent young man. It is so very sad that he was taken so young. I cannot imagine the pain you all are going through. May God hold him and you all, in his heart and bring him to everlasting life. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy.
Carol Agee and family
Bridget my heart goes out to you and your family , I left private message for you on facebook, my phone number is the same, but I left it there for you anyway. I am praying for God to ease your pain and suffering, LOVE YOU
OMG Bridget . My heart goes out to you, and the rest of your family, Love you, if you ever need anything please contact me, I am in Barron and I left a private message in facebook, May God help take the hurt and pain away, I am only a phone call away left number in private message,
I am so sorry for you & your family. What a terrible thing to happen. I couldn’t imagine losing my child & what you are going through. My heart is braking for you!! Sending hugs & love your way!!
My heart aches, Tony was such a wonderful young man.
I can not imagine the pain of losing a child. My thoughts and prayers for Bridget, JoAnna, all Tony’s friends & family.
May the wonderful memories of Tony’s life help you through this difficult time.
so sorry to hear about this my prayers are with you and your family of this time of need,may god be with you and your family and help you threw this time
My thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family.
To all of Tony’s family,
My condolences to you. I will remember Tony and his big smile that seemed to light up the room when he entered.
Much too young to lose! Thoughts and prayers are with you.
“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”
Harry Potter – Albus Dumbledore quotes ….
I hope Tony finds that next great adventure.
Barb Drolson
Randy, Jolene, Bridget, Joanna, and extended family. I can’t tell you how blessed I was to have Anthony as a nephew. It was almost a year since I saw him with Jo in Columbus. From the first time I saw him, he entered my heart and brought me joy at at a time in my life where I was struggling to be an adult. I was just 23 going on 24 myself . I couldn’t wait to hold him. From changing his diapers to him being my little disc jocky at my wedding at 4 yrs old, watching him in “The Sound of Music” then becomming my co-heart in our Love for Stevie Nicks, and coming and helping me with the kids when I couldn’t after surgery, he has filled his place in my heart like no other. Tony will always be the boy/man with the Golden Heart, a heart too huge for this world as it has become. The Lord has embraced him and all the good that he has done for everyone. He will be terribly missed. I can’t stop the tears. I live and miss you all!!
Bridget, JoAnna and Randy & family, I don’t know where to start with the grief you must be feeling right now. I can’t imagine losing a child or a sibling at such a young age. What I will remember about Tony was the time, Bridget, that my daughter and I came down to visit you and we went to Olive Garden. While there with you and Tony, we watched that car burn in the parking lot. And I will remember the times on FB that Tony would send me a note or a picture and we’d banter back and forth. All that is gone now and only will be memories. My heart bleeds for the loss. He’s in a good place now, free of pain and worries. He leaves behind many empty hearts and I know you’re all missing him immensely. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers and love.
Jolene and Randy, it is never easy loosing someone you love especially your child. I was shocked to see your post yesterday. My you always keep the memories close to your heart. He will be there watching over all of you. My sincerest condolences. Hugs and prayers for all of you.
Seeing this post on Facebook upset me to the core!!! Anthony was an AMAZING young man. I have many fond memories of Anthony going back to Day Camp. I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers
Tony was a great friend of mine. We loved shooting guns together when we could now I cant bother you about when you were going to sell me that 22lr rugger you had that I loved and wanted. I’m so shocked your gone brother I’m going to miss your random calls to me. I thank you so much for being there for me when Jeff died. Now your gone an it hasn’t hit me hard yet but it’s settling in. I did not want to lose another brother but here we are. Rest in peace my friend if you see Jeff let him know I’m mourning you an him now.
Now to Tony’s parents I’m so sorry for you’re loss tony was a great person an I’m going to miss the hell out of him he Kent a lot to me an Nicole. I know by experience that sorry don’t bring him back I wish it would. He was a good friend of mine an I can’t believe he left us behind. I was close to him. If I haven’t met you before believe I will be introducing myself an Nicole to you the day of the funeral. Also I will leave my email if you would like to contact me. He was a great stand up person. An in this world its hard to come by. I’m going to miss him to death. An if you would like to get in touch with me I will speak to you at the funeral. I will also leave my email for you both to contact me if you want. I know its hard losing your son. For the past almost 4 years I’ve known Tony I watched my friend Jeff’s mother mourn her child. I’m happy to say your son helped make it through that tough time in my life. In fact he was still someone I talked to regularly about my friend who passed an he was a person that listened when anyone wanted to vent to him. Again I’m sorry an I hope you see this message because I would like to talk to you guys because tony was a close friend of mine. I don’t think I’m going to get over this either like I haven’t with my best friend passing. But my best wishes goto you. Your kid was a great person. Someone I’ll never forget. I’m sorry he left all of us that cared about him dearly.
Jolene and family I am sorry for the loss of your son. He was a good young man. I have known him awhile through my children. God bless and many prayers for your family.
So sorry for your loss. The news is truly devastating for Jill and I. We will keep your families in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss! Rest easy Tony!!!
I am so very sorry for your loss Randy! My deepest condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to you!
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. No words can express how terrible this is. Children are never suppose to go before their parents. Sending prayers for you and your family to have strength and faith in god to get through this.
Wishing you my sincerest condolences.
I did not know your son but I do know you Randy and Jolene, you are good people so your son had to be also. Can’t imagine losing a son so soon. Praying for all of you in your time of need. ??
So sorry for your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you.
Jolene and Randy, I never had the opportunity to know your son, but as a mother whom lost her son, I’m so deeply sorry. May Tony dance with the angels as he is the angel he has always been. He will continue to watch over you and comfort you. May God hold you in his arms and ease the heart ache that you have.