John H. Coleman, of Locust Valley, died on June 23, 2012 at age 86. He was an inventor of plasma deposition with numerous commercial applications. Husband of Virgina M.R. Father of John W., Caroline, Struan, Alexander and David. Grandfather of 16. Great-grandfather of one. Memorial service held at St. John’s of Lattingtown Arrangements by Dodge-Thomas, Glen Cove. Donations may be made to the University of Virginia School of Engineering Fund, P.O. Box 400259 Charlottesville, VA 22904.