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John Cooper Obituary
John A. Cooper Jr. was only 5 when he started removing the backs of the transistor radios in the apartment in Williamsburg with a screwdriver. He was looking for something. "He wanted to see where the man was talking from," said his mother, Clowdia Cooper, "and he'd put it back together but it wouldn't work then. And the clocks!"
Mr. Cooper, 40, grew up an avid athlete, playing football around Brooklyn. He met Cathy DeCicco in the late 1980's, when they worked for the same company. Their first date was in the rowdy section of a New York Rangers' hockey game at Madison Square Garden, where he had season tickets.
By the time they married in 1993, she was also hooked on the Rangers. She had a son, Jeffrey, three days after going to a game; another son, Adam, followed in June 2001. Mr. Cooper worked for SunGard Trading Systems in Jersey City. He sold computer software, and was visiting Sandler O'Neill in 1 World Trade Center on Sept. 11. Lately, little Jeffrey has been tinkering with the radios around his family's Bayonne home.
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Wilfred Maldonado
September 12, 2023
John and I were friends and classmates at PS 250, in Brooklyn. I was very saddened to hear of your passing. I was a first responder with the NYPD, who spent countless hours at Ground Zero (WTC), after the 9/11 attacks. I had no idea at the time that John was one of the one-off the casualties/missing. May God almighty bless John’s soul. Continuous prayers for his family members !!! (RIP) brother
Cindy Roe
September 5, 2021
Remembering John on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
May 18, 2021
We will never forget that horrible day, and today I pause to say a prayer for John's friends and family.
September 11, 2020
I never knew John, I wasn't even born when it happened but just from reading what others had to say about him I can tell he was a good person that everyone could get along with. I'm sure John is missed by many and may he Rest In Peace.
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Terri Ewing
September 11, 2014
We purchased a flag from the 9-11 memorial at a school in Hanover Pa. John's tribute and information are attached to the flag. We keep this flag in his memory ad that of all the 9-11 victims. He is in my prayers.
December 2, 2013
I still remember our times on the baseball diamond John “Cecil” Cooper, your smile and warmth.
If I could only have thrown a curveball for a strike and you could hit one, I can still hear you yell through gritted teeth “Jesus Christ”!!! RIP kind Sir
Marion Wertz/Agro
September 11, 2012
Miss you Coop, Rest in Peace my friend <3 xoxox Love ya
March 28, 2012
John,
You are truly missed.
Fred
Eddie Torres
September 12, 2011
John,
I miss those long summer saturday's playing with you at Lindsay park and at P.S.250.You will always be with me on and off the field. God Bless You and Your Family.
Katherine Courtney
September 11, 2011
You would be amazed at how many people remember you, your smile, your sense of humor! You hold a special place in the hearts of your classmates. May God bless your Family!
Ed Raynie
September 11, 2011
Beloved memories of John Cooper, classmate, colleague and friend. A gem among men. Rest in Peace.
Melinda
September 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family as you remember John on the anniversary of your loss. May he live in your hearts and lives forever.
September 9, 2011
From a fellow SunGard employee, we celebrate you.
September 7, 2011
From a SunGard Chicago employee: we stand in John's honor.
September 6, 2011
From a SunGard employee in California - we honor your loss and celebrate John's life.
Kristin Price
September 1, 2011
We will stand together. Our heads held high with LOVE in our hearts and continue our live without fear. God Bless our families and our Country. ~KristinPrice
Roy Maddrey
August 24, 2011
To the family of John Cooper,
May the peace of God rule in your hearts and may you find forgiveness for the evil deeds performed by those who are less concerned about the love we should have for one another.
Be Blessed……
August 8, 2011
May God Bless You, R.I.P
Ejaz Sayed
August 8, 2011
May The Almighty gives strength to the family to withstand the loss.
Leon Hughes
August 8, 2011
My condolences may good bless you John R.I.P
Maureen Liontis
August 8, 2011
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. As a fellow SunGard employee am happy to have read your name but saddened that I will not know you.
Frederick Castleman
August 8, 2011
Our Thoughts will be with you on this day ,John.
The entire Canadian operations team, will honour your memory on the day -you will ALWAYS be in our prayers.
August 8, 2011
My condolences may good bless you John R.I.P
William Paxson
August 8, 2011
God bless.
Adjoa Prempeh
August 8, 2011
Stilll seems llike it was only today I heard the terrible news. I still continue to pray for all those who lost their lives that day - May the good Lord continue to strengthen and uplift those you left behind and keep you alll in His bosom.
Lauren Kiefer-Foley
September 10, 2009
I am honored to be reading John's name tomorrow at the ceremony at Ground Zero. I lost my brother, FDNY FF Michael Kiefer also that day. I hope I make John and his family proud when I read his name, I know I am proud to read it. My thoughts are with your family always!
Doug Abraham
February 28, 2009
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Maritza Oden
July 24, 2008
John:
It's your cousin Maritza again. I just wanted to make sure that you knew that your family in California (although I am living in Texas now) hasn't forgotten you nor your family you left behind. I still continue to pray for your soul and for your wife's strength and your children's happiness. I sure do wish we could have met, but I will promise to keep you in my thoughts and prayers always. I love you cousin John Cooper. May God continue to have mercy on us all.
kristine
October 16, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 15, 2006
In memory....
Melissa Davidson
September 10, 2006
Cathy,
I know it's been a long time since we've spoken but I do think of you and the boys often. I pray that you are all growing stronger each day. I believe that John is always watching out for you.
May God bless you and your family always.
Melissa
Dore & Mary Carlo
September 8, 2004
3 years have gone bye and I can still remember cursing out Testaverde at the Miami game like it was yesterday. Keep an open eye on the family! Miss you!
Lori marengo katz
December 12, 2003
I just found out a few days ago about John and i can't stop thinking about how wonderful he was. He was/is really one of those special people that the world will surely miss. I used to work with him at D&D in the mid 80's. He was my white water rafting buddy and pulled me to safty a few times...I even accidentaly "clocked" him with the paddle and he did not yell at me...he had sooo much patience! He was meant to have a family and I am so happy to know he had that I wish I could do something for the family...please feel free to contact me....my deapest heartfelt condolences...I really loved the guy he was so wonderful........
Old D&D guy 1980's
September 10, 2003
Another year has passed. I have his wife and children in my prayers. I hope that time can bring closure. Good luck my friend wherever you are. We miss you
Michael Pellagatti
December 18, 2002
Theres not much I can say except that mom, and I really miss you alot. It's not the same going to Jeffery's party's with out you there frying hamburgers and making comments about the baseball games. Knowing you was something really special I am glad I got to spend time with you. Hopefully one day we will meet again soon I know it, untill then you are forever in our hearts. May God Bless You. Love (your nephew)
Mike .
Diane Prokop
September 11, 2002
Cathy - I am so sorry about your loss. My heart aches for you constantly. You are always in my thoughts and I hope to see you on my next trip to Bayonne.
xo Diane Prokop - Horris's girl
Ron and Irma Stevens
September 11, 2002
John was our neighbor in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He was a kind and courteous young man. Always a pleasant smile! He will be remembered fondly. We pray for the comfort and peace of his mother, Clowdia and brother Keith. A special prayer to his wife, Cathy and their children.
Irma Ortiz Stevens (apt 19Q)
Lisa Ortiz-Estrada
September 11, 2002
I would like to send a heartfelt prayer out to the Cooper family. My family and I were neighbors of John and his family in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. John was a kind and courteous man who will be remembered dearly. May God bless his mother Clowdia, brother Keith, and especially his wife Cathy and their children. May God give her the strength to raise her sons to be fine young men just like their father. Our prayers are with you! Lisa Ortiz-Estrada (Apt.#19B)
Old
September 11, 2002
One year has past. Still in my heart and prayers. Hope to see that famous smile in heaven someday
Thomas Kachurka
September 10, 2002
It been a year that I will never forget. Your passion for life,family and the rangers will live on forever. My friend you are missed by ALL who knew you. I know you are looking down over Cathy,Jeffery and Adam everyday. I will always remember June14,1994 as long as I live because I was there with you. May GOD bless you John. Tommy
July 3, 2002
John,It is almost 10 months to the day that we lost you and not a day goes by that I don't think of the last time I saw you- of course laughing. You are a great man and Cathy is a great woman who is raising two beautiful boys. I myself think that 'A' is a spitting image of you. Watch out world! You are and will never be forgotten!
May 17, 2002
John
Your laughter and smiles will never be forgotten. I will continue to pray for your wife and children and family.
GOD bless you. We will never forget
Maritza Oden
May 1, 2002
I was John's cousin and unfortunately, I didn't even know of him until this terrible tragedy. My heart is aching for his wife and children and his mother (my aunt). I pray for your strength a lot and I wish nothing but love and peace for you and your children. We may be far away (the other side of the country) but OUR family will remain strong in the eyes of God.
May God continue to provide you strength and faith in this difficult time. Please feel free to call upon those family members who are far away but have you in our thoughts and prayers constantly.
God Bless You cousin John A. Cooper. I never met you but your spirit has found its way into my heart. You will NEVER EVER EVER be forgotten!!!!
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS US ALL!!!
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace......
Loretta & Mike McLaughlin
April 16, 2002
Both Mike and I worked with John and Cathy back at Dominick. We will always remember his wonderful sense of humor. I just wished that we would of all got together at some point. We still try to keep in touch with some of the crew from D. Cathy, both Mike and I will keep you and the boys in our prayers. If you ever need anything or just an ear to listen please let me know.
BARBARA GORDON
April 9, 2002
JUST WANTED TO SIGN GUEST BOOK AND SAY WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!
Greg A
March 11, 2002
I can't believe it's been 6 months. I spent yesterday at a baby baptism for John's nephew with his wife & family. I watched his children...I pray for them and Cathy each day. I pray for peace for this family and also that John rest in peace. God bless this family.
Today my heart is heavy as I sit in Jersey City overlooking lower Manhattan. We will not forget.
John Vita
March 11, 2002
I grew up with John in Brooklyn and remember him as a fun loving, smart guy who always wore a smile. He spent many an afternoon at my house after school or playing hoops in the park. I left Brooklyn when I was 17 and lost touch with many of my friends, including John. I now wish I stayed in touch with him. God Bless John and his family. He will never be forgotten.
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 2002
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
December 31, 2001
DEAR GOD BLESS JOHN A COOPER AND MAY
HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS
ANGELS.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS ..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY
WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Jennifer Dowd
December 28, 2001
I had the pleasure of working with John at Sungard for several years. I will always remeber his great stories about his sons and his fantastic laugh.
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