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Barry Cooper Obituary
Barry Michael Cooper was a journalist, screenwriter and producer best known for his "Harlem trilogy" of films: "New Jack City," "Sugar Hill," and "Above the Rim."
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Tony
May 3, 2025
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful writing of screenplays Mr. Barry Michael Cooper fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Barry Michael Cooper was a journalist, screenwriter and producer best known for his "Harlem trilogy" of films: "New Jack City," "Sugar Hill," and "Above the Rim." We will miss Mr. Barry Michael Cooper's presence and his many contributions to his community. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with him show just how much your life was touched by him. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Barry Michael Cooper. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Barry Michael Cooper. He will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
Pretty Tone Capone
January 31, 2025
Building 1 (2541) Esplanade Garden: Rest in PEACE
ans your Mom's, brother Brent!
Always Love, TONY HARRIS
Carol Eason
January 27, 2025
I will miss you my friend. I can hear you now, "God willing". I will forever be in your debt for your tutelage. The Kingdom awaits My condolences to Barry's son Matt and all those who truly loved him, his family, friends and community. Rest in peace Barry.
Dana
January 27, 2025
Your stories are what I will miss most. Thank you for being such a great friend to me. I'm sending my sincere condolences to the family in hopes that you all will be comforted in knowing that he spoke so highly of you all and the love was overflowing. Traveling Mercies B, as you transition into an everlasting life with our Lord.
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Carson Loveless
January 26, 2025
Condolences to his family
Mr.Jr.
January 24, 2025
Yeah Bro My Condolences.
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