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Edwin Cooperstein, 80, of Scottsdale passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2006. He was born on May 16, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Charles & Minnie Cooperstein. Mr. Cooperstein served in the Army Signal Corp. in the European Theatre during WWII. He was a graduate of Queens College later receiving his masters in communications from NYU. Mr. Cooperstein was a television director at WATV Channel 13 in New York directing Open End with David Suskind. He then went on to be involved in the creative and business aspect of television broadcasting industry. He founded and managed WNJU-TV Channel 47 in New York in 1965. Mr. Cooperstein founded KNXV-TV Channel 15 in Phoenix in 1979; and was president of the Arlington Broadcast Group from 1979-1986 supervising in the creation and operation of commercial TV stations in Birmingham, AL, Boston, MA, and Milwaukee, WI. Survivors include his wife, Sondra Cooperstein of Scottsdale; three children, Jeffrey Cooperstein of Scottsdale, Matthew Cooperstein of Los Angeles, CA, and Alison Cooperstein of Scottsdale; four grandchildren; and two nieces, Suzanne Swift and Michelle Breit both of Scottsdale. Graveside services will be 9:30 a.m., Friday, December 15, 2006 in Green Acres Cemetery. Contributions in Mr. Cooperstein's honor may be made to the Walter Cronkite School of Broadcasting at ASU or to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary of Arizona.
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For the past 28 years and as part of KNXV-TV 15's original staff, it's been an honor and pleasure to serve under the dynamic, creative and respected leader who founded this TV station.
Ed made Channel 15 # Fun and brightened each broadcast day with "GOOD NEWS ONLY."
My thoughts, prayers and warm memories embrace Sandy, Matt, Jeff, Allison & family in their loss. TV broadcasters should pay tribute to this incredible human being with a momentary "Fade To Black."
Salute and Rest In Peace My Friend.
Dennis Fleurant
December 18, 2006
My daughter Jill Lineback and Jyll Cooperstein have been friends since kindergarten (they are now 21). Jill has fond memories of Jill's grandparents (Edwin and Sandy) and I know she will treasure them forever. Our sympathy to the Cooperstein Family. Mary, Janna and Jill Lineback and John Rosso
Mary Lineback
December 16, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Cooperstein Family.
Mitch Baron
December 15, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Although not always said your family is dear to me. All of my memories of being with you are fond ones. Sincerely, Jon
Jon Keeton
December 15, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. Ed will always be remembered for his many accomplishments within the broadcasting industry and the way he blessed Arizona Broadcasting.
On behalf of the Officers and Directors of the Arizona Broadcasters Association
Art Brooks, President & CEO
Art Brooks
December 15, 2006
I have so many great memories of my time at Channel 15. I've always appreciated the opportunity the Cooperstein's gave me to work in broadcast TV. My heartfelt sympathy to Sandy and rest of the Cooperstein family.
Cindy Kerr
December 15, 2006
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