Eileen H. Cofske

WORCESTER: Eileen H. (Cooper) Cofske, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband of 55 years, Arthur R. Cofske, passed away in 2012.

She is survived by her five children, Mary-Ellen Nienstadt and her husband, Thomas of Troy, SC, Robert Cofske of Millbury, Stephen Cofske and his wife, Kathleen of Deland, FL, Sheila Sullivan and her husband, Joseph of Worcester and Julie Cofske of Worcester; a brother, Roland Cooper and his wife, Diane of N. Adams; a sister, Kathleen Martel and her husband, Rene; ten grandchildren, Mark, Colleen, Shannon, Stephen Jr, Eric, Bridget, Jackson, Mikaela, Patrick, and Matthew; and two great-grandchildren, Noah and Wren. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Law, Jean Hopkins, and Carrie Clairi.

Eileen was born in Worcester and lived here her entire life. She was a daughter of the late Roland & Eileen (Murphy) Cooper and graduated from Commerce High School. Eileen spent her career as a Facility Clerk with the former New England Telephone Co., retiring from Verizon. Eileen was very proud of her Irish Heritage and was glad to be able to travel to Ireland. The beach was a special place for her, and she enjoyed trips to Cape Cod and Florida. She was a longtime parishioner of Christ the King Church.

Calling hours will be held from 9 until 10:15AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30AM, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602.