Donations for the Family of Walter Coker

Walter Coker, Berkadia colleague and friend, passed away on Sunday, March 17th after a long war with metastatic cancer.

Many know Walter for his success in commercial real estate investment sales and debt transactions with the help of his longtime friend and partner, Brian Crivella, but he had many other talents. Walter was an engaged father who taught his children character through humor, movies and music, and adventures. He wanted nothing more than to see them become honest and grateful humans, an accomplishment he fulfilled within his time on this Earth. A true one-of-a-kind, Walter was a brilliant Berkadian who always brought a presence that brought confidence and joy to those he worked with. He will be dearly missed by those who came to know him. He is survived by his wife, Leyla, and three children: Claire Elizabeth (19), Grady Everett (17), and Watts Emerson (6).

This GoFundMe page has been set up by Walter’s team at Berkadia, to support his family as they deal with the tragic loss of their loving husband and father. Donations made to this page by Berkadia employees will be matched by Berkadia up to $25,000, and all funds will be sent directly to Walter’s wife, Leyla.

We hope that our support can provide them comfort and show just how much Walter meant to all of us. We appreciate everyone’s kindness and support for the Coker family.