Theodore Herbert "Ted" Cooper

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Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home

419 Buckland Road

South Windsor, Connecticut

Theodore Cooper Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 18 to Jul. 22, 2014.

Theodore "Ted" Herbert Cooper, 79, of Vernon, beloved husband of Rosalind (Cohen) Cooper, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.

He was born on March 28, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Leon and Fredricka (Turkel) Cooper. He grew up in Brooklyn and later went on to proudly serve his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning from the service he was married to the love of his life, Rosalind, and together they raised a family. He worked for the Hartford Insurance Co. for over 32 years, before retiring in 2003. Ted had a great sense of humor, which he was known for, even in his sickest days. He enjoyed Broadway shows, sports, classical music, and Frank Sinatra. He was a kind, caring, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be sadly missed.

Along with his wife, Rosalind, of over 55 years, he leaves his daughter, Beth Halligan, and her husband, Mike, of South Windsor; and his grandchildren, Jonathan, Sara, and Hannah Halligan. He was predeceased by his daughter, Suzette; and his brother, Melvin Cooper.

The family would like to thank Carrie, Tammy, Sue, and the RCAs at the Village at Buckland Court for making Ted's last years as fulfilling as possible, especially Beth, Priscilla, Maria Lee, Victoria, Toby, Diane, "Z," Latoya, Leslie, and Una. We would also like to thank the staff at Woodlake of Tolland for making Ted's last days as comfortable as possible.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Temple Beth Hillel, 20 Baker Lane, South Windsor. Burial with military honors will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Gates of Zion Cemetery, Saddle River Road, Airmont, New York. His family will observe Shiva at their home on Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22, in the afternoon from 2 to 5.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067; or American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home in South Windsor has care of the arrangements. Please visit us at

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July 18, 2014

Tom Philo

I am terribly sorry at Ted's passing and extend my sincere sympathy to the Cooper family. His humor and deep sense of decency will long be remembered. My prayers and thoughts are with Ted and his family.

July 18, 2014

Aetna's IAD Staff

Beth and Family,

May you find comfort and strength in the warmth and caring of family and friends. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your friends at the Internal Audit Department!

July 18, 2014

Aetna's Internal Audit Department

Beth and Family,

May you find comfort and strength in the warmth and caring of family and friends. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your friends at the Internal Audit Department!

July 18, 2014

Nancy Kowalczyk

Roz and Family: So very sorry to hear of Ted's passing. He was a kind and gentle soul. I remember him walking teeny, tiny Coco with this huge 'scooper' -waiting with infinite patience while Coco did everything but tend to the business at hand. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely, Nancy, Robert and "Buster" Kowalczyk

July 18, 2014

Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

July 18, 2014

April (Brown) Madden

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I remember the good times we had when Ted was my boss at The Hartford he spoke so highly of his family. He was a great man who taught me a lot. May he Rest in Paradise.

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Memorial Events
for Theodore Cooper

Jul

20

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Temple Beth Hillel

20 Baker Lane, South Windsor, CT

Jul

20

Burial

1:30 p.m.

Gates of Zion Cemetery

Saddle River Rd, Airmont, NY

Jul

21

Shiva

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

family home

CT

Jul

22

Shiva

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

family home

CT

Funeral services provided by:

Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home

419 Buckland Road, South Windsor, CT 06074-3709

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