Katherine E. Cooper

Katherine E. Cooper obituary

Katherine E. Cooper

Katherine Cooper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc. - Rochester on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Katherine E. "Kay" (Goodenow) Cooper

Greece: October 4, 2025. Kay is predeceased by her parents, Frederick & Eileen Goodenow; brothers, Jack Goodenow & Craig Goodenow. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Gil Cooper; children, Erin (Jack) Hassall & Bryan (Kate) Cooper; grandchildren, Cooper, Braydon, Alexis Hassall, Carter, Jamison, & Brooklyn Cooper, sisters, Mary Mills, Patty (Conrad) Spaulding, Roxanne (Dick) Stanek, Janet (Greg) Sydoriw, Denise (Phil) Beck; sisters-in-law, Sharon Goodenow & Aileen Goodenow; several nieces, nephews, cousins & dear friends.

Kay's life story will be shared during her visitation, Friday, October 10th, 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Her funeral mass will be celebrated, Saturday, October 11th, 11 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Greece Food Shelf at GEFS&CC, 500 Maiden Lane, Rochester, NY 14616 in Kay's memory.

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