Union Representative: Corinne Zajac
(716)631-8940

A fallen comrade: SEIU Local 200United and Gateway Longview Mourn the Unexpected Loss of Randy Coates, Jr
Ten year Local 200United veteran at the Gateway-Longview agency in  Buffalo, Randy Coates, Jr. died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.  He was 57.  Serving first as a Steward, Randy later ran for the position of Co-Chairperson, the position he held with Local 200United at the time of his passing.  As Co-Chair, he was intimately involved with the day-to-day operations of the union and administration of the contract.

Union Representative Corinne Zajak remembered Randy, “He was the best, and he will be truly missed by everyone because he touched so many lives.”

In addition to the hands-on nature of his work, Randy was often found volunteering his services as a basketball coach with various youth groups.  He was also active at True Bethel Baptist Church where he was recreation leader, basketball coach, and a member of the choir.