Kooger Arie L.

Arie Lawrence Kooger, age 90, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, January 20, 2025 at his home. Arie was preceded in death by his beloved wife Martha "Mart" Kooger. He had several siblings that also preceded him in death: Lawrence Kooger, Elizabeth Kooger, Myrtle Mundy, Lucille Kinney and Frank Kinney. He is survived by his two brothers, Jacob Kooger and Lester Kinney. He had 5 children: Debra (Richard) Presco, Arie "Steve" (Kathleen) Kooger, Carol (James) Ribakusky, JoAnn Gonzalez and William (Lisa) Kooger. He had 12 grandchildren: Richard (Emily) Presco, Christina (Eric) Longenbach, Frankie (JuRee) Presco, Brian (Becky) Kooger, Tara (Ryan) Klos, Courtney (Bryan) Kveglis, Meaghann Kooger-Ribakusky, Jonath Gonzalez, Kevin (Kiersten) Gonzalez, Amanda Gonzalez, Joseph Kooger and Michell (Ryan) Gervasi as well as 14 great grandchildren: Nicholas Kooger, Caroline Kooger, Braedan Klos, Madison Klos, Kayla Kveglis, Tyler Presco, Mackenzie Presco, Peightyn Presco, Marleigh Presco, Greystan Presco, Jared Creed, Dylan Miller, Vincent Presco and Clair Presco. Arie was born on October 10, 1934 to Lawrence Kooger and Dorothy Kooger. Arie was an entrepreneur at heart with a roofing and landscaping company. He also worked for the township of Mount Olive for 30 years. He loved to work and was proud of his accomplishments. Arie continued to work until the age of 85.
All services are private at the request of the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/