Christopher Cote

Hampton - Christopher Cote, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was 53 years old. Born in Nashua on November 28, 1969, Chris was the son of the late Ernest and Joan (McQuinn) Cote. Raised and educated in Hampton, Chris graduated from Winnacunnet High School in 1988. He went on to attend the University of New Hampshire and graduated from Wentworth Institute in Boston in 1994 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He exceled at Modern Continental Construction as a Field Manager on the Big Dig project in Boston then later joined E.J. Cote and Associates in 2004 as Vice President. An avid lover of sports, Chris looked forward to a round of golf on a warm weekend day or watching the Patriots play on a Sunday afternoon. He loved the ocean, walking on the beach or escaping to Aruba any chance he got. As a longtime Hampton resident, Chris was a part of Hampton seacoast community. Friends and neighbors could frequently find him at his favorite local breakfast place, or standing in line at the supermarket, he was a local. He always had a warm smile that lit up a room with a sparkle in his eye. Moreover, Chris was loyal to a fault. His huge heart was kind and generous, always willing to help a friend or loved one. His calming way made it easy to see why anyone who met Chris felt at home. He was taken from us too soon and will sincerely be missed. Chris is survived by his wife Colleen (McGowan) Cote of Hampton, his siblings, Sally Cote of Newburyport, MA, Karen Cote of Hampton, and Brian Cote and his wife Kari of Nashville, TN, as well as their children Sarah and Lilly Anna. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Chris for a period of visitation on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Remick and Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10:00 at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Chris will be laid to rest beside his parents at High Street Cemetery, Hampton. Donations in Chris's memory may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness by clicking here 4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203

Christopher Cote

November 28, 1969 - March 15, 2023