Neil Cooley

1926 - 2017

Neil Cooley obituary, 1926-2017, Ocean View, DE

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

Neil Cooley Obituary

Neil Cooley

AGE: 90 • Ocean View

Neil W. Cooley (90) passed away peacefully Jan. 24, 2017 at Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation Center, Millsboro, DE. Born in Washington, DC, he graduated from Roosevelt Senior High, served in WWII in the U.S. Army Air Force in the Pacific Theater, married his high school sweetheart, Mary Lou Mainhall, and was a manager for both The Hecht Co. and Hechinger's before retiring to Delaware.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, and their children, Tom Cooley (Betsey), Debbie McNally (Michael), Patti Brittingham (Ron), and Jim Cooley (Gail), 15 grandchildren (plus their spouses), and 26 great-grandchildren.

Viewing from 11:00 am to noon and Mass of Christian Burial from noon to 1:00 pm will be held Monday, January 30, 2017, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Burial will be at the Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE At 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Published by The News Journal from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2017.
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May you please take comfort in the powerful words recorded in the Bible at Matthew 5:4 during this time of heartache and sorrow .. "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted".

February 25, 2017

My condolences to the family . May cherished memories comfort you in your time of sorrow .
Psalms147 : 3

February 3, 2017

On behalf of the Knights of Columbus, Prince George's Council No. 2809, College Park, Maryland, please accept our condolences and prayers. Blessings to Mrs. Cooley and her family. Frank Lattanzi, Financial Secretary.

Frank Lattanzi

January 29, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jer. 29: 11.12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.

January 28, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Sharon Wilson

January 26, 2017

My condolences. May the fond memories you cherish the the peace of God comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

January 26, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss. Take courage in knowing that the God of all comfort will give you peace and strength to carry on.

January 26, 2017

I'm sorry for your loss, please know that God cares about all of you and will comfort you all during this time of sadness.

January 26, 2017

Pop, you will forever live in our heats. Thank you for everything you did and taught me. I am the person I am today because of you! Until we meet again...

Michael Dixon

January 26, 2017

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Jan

30

Viewing

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Ann's Catholic Church

691 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE

Jan

30

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

St. Ann's Catholic Church

691 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE

Jan

30

Burial

2:00 p.m.

Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery

26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE

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