Edwin “Ted” Coghlin Jr., the retired head of Coghlin Construction Services in Worcester, has been named grand marshal of the city’s St. Patrick’s Parade.
Coghlin is a lifelong Worcester resident and a volunteer with local organizations including the Ecotarium, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Anna Maria College, the Bishop’s Fund, United Way, the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Little League. He is also chairman of the Worcester Technical High School Advisory Board.