Jerome Oliver Cooley

Jerry, I remember, as a young child, how excited we all were going to 'the Cooleys lake'. I remember the feeling of being at home in the summerland of your light. It meant a lot to me, along with the comfort of family. I pray now with you and Marilyn, whose voice and laughter was like Gods thunder clap. Once again you can shine together in the heavens. Im glad my sisters were there on your special eclipse remembrance. Hugs all around dear family. Much love.

Sending your our love. It was special with Jerome for Mackenzie's graduation and wedding. Love, Laura and Bruce Brege

My sincere sympathy is extended to Jerome's family. You are all blessed to have had with you for so many years. I have known of him since I was a child, and remember visits to Clinton and New Hartford to visit family. When my Uncle Bob Petch passed, I had a wonderful phone conversation with Jerome. I am Jim Petch's daughter, Kay Grossmann. I am Jim Petch's daughter.

The year was 1971, I was a copy boy at the old Syracuse Herald Journal. My primary responsibility was to tear teletype copy off both the AP and UPI machines and deliver them to the editorial desk where at that time Jerry handled along with his team the decisions on what to forward on to different department editors and what to shred so to speak. In August 1971, the U.S. military draft lottery was drawn and I asked Jerry if he could keep on the lookout for my lottery # when it came in. Quite...

Dear Ann and family, We are sorry to learn of your father´s passing from this earthly life. We realize the time, love, and care you extended to your father (and MacKenzie´s grandfather) that enriched his many years. He was blessed to have such a caring daughter and family. We offer our wish of delightful memories that will continue to make you smile when you think of him.

You are in my heart and thoughts during this moment of celebrating Mr. Cooley's life and legacy. Mr. Cooley has been in my life as long as I've HAD a memory. From baseball and basketball games to camp visits and family gatherings, Mr. Cooley was always joie de vivre, personified, with his winning smile, quick wit, and infectious kindness. He was better than "Mr. C" on "Happy Days," because he was a real-life hero, oozing with warmth, wisdom, and his trademark chuckle. Over the decades my...