Christopher D. Cooley

I had a great deal of fun with Chris and his son Bradley several years ago at summer camp with Troop 1145. I conned Chris in competing in the Belly Flop Contest and I made a "Ruler of the Deep End" costume for him. He was a pleasure to call friend (he supplied me with fruit the whole week). Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Love always - ASM ZOOK

To the Cooley Family,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. I worked with Chris at Balmar for many years. He was the nicest, most genuine person you could ever meet. I will always remember his approach, trying to hold back an ear to ear grin, the tell-tale signs that Chris had yet another humorous story to impart. I knew him to be a loving and devoted husband, a proud father, and a great friend. He will be missed dearly.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

To the Cooley Family,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. It is a privilege to be able to call Chris a friend. He was there for the Scouts of troop 1145. He always had a great smile and wonderful stories to tell. We will miss him.

To the Cooley Family:
The Mount Vernon Estates Police Department extend our deepest sympathy and condolences. Chris was a loving, caring,hard working Officer that always gave more than ask.Will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,

Chief Brooke
Cpl.Corry
The MVLA PD

To Chris's family, my heart and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I worked with Chris at Balmar for many years and he was a wonderful person and always made me smile. I will always remember his family stories and how happy he was to find a new adventure in his life when he left us at Balmar. He had a kind heart and I will never forget him. Rest in Peace Chris.

Dear Cooley Family,

I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Chris for over 15 years. He was a perpetual source of wit, a ray of sunshine in every day, and that guy you knew you would like on sight. And, he was a terrifically valuable member of the Balmar team. He was always armed with stories of Scout outings, fishing, and his girls and there was always a palpable sense of love in every story. I will miss his quick smile, easy-going style, and his friendship. You are...

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Chris. I would be hard-pressed to find a "Cello Dad" more proud and enthusiastic about his kids, and always lending a helping hand at classes and recitals. I will miss him, but he will hear us make music, always.

Love,
Aron

The family of Stien Van Egmond is so shocked and sorry to hear of Chris's passing. For years Chris and his boy Brad would throw the lawn mower in their truck and head over to my elderly mothers home and mow the front and back lawn. My mother was so grateful whenever they came. She had fallen trying to mow her own lawn and had to crawl on her hands and knees through her back door to find a chair that would assist her with getting up. Chris knew no family lived near by and just mowed it! ...