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Gerald Cooley Obituary
ONTARIO: Formerly of Pultneyville, died on November 7, 2007 at age 85. Survived by his wife Rosemarie; children Dr. Timothy Cooley (Dr. Marilyn Novich) of Brookline, MA, Coleen (Thomas) Prior of New Albany, OH; 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth Cooley, Jillian, Devin, Alissa, John Prior; sisters Margaret Cornelius of Webster, Bernadette (Lawrence) Murphy of Seabrook, MD; several nieces & nephews. A WWII Navy Veteran, he graduated from Canisius College & Cornell University. He retired from Williamson High School as a Science Teacher.
Friends are invited to call Sunday 3-6PM at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 1961 Ridge Road, Ontario. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11AM Monday at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Ontario. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Donations may be made to American Heart Association in his memory.
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Jim Dunning
November 24, 2007
Easily one of the best teachers I ever had! "Mr. Cooley"'s sense of humor and passionate interest in things scientific made IPS and Physics a pleasure to be in. His dry wit (which he passed on to Coleen and Tim in generous portions) always made visits to his classroom and home entertaining. My thoughts are with his wife and Coleen and Tim.
Isabelle Chasse (Murphy)
November 21, 2007
Aunt Rosemarie, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have only good memories of Uncle Gerald, from the time I was very young until last time I saw you both at my parents 50th anniversary. Sending my love and prayers to you, Colleen, Tim and all their children.
Love, Isabelle
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