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Francis Cooper Obituary
TALLMADGE -- Frank would say, "Jesus needed someone to party with on His birthday, because He was tired of being alone." Frank is enjoying the best party ever! His wish would be for all of us to get our lives together so we can join him in paradise!
He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1963. Hot rods, fast bikes, and sweet chicks were his lifestyle. After many years in Colorado, he came back to Ohio. His professional career was an expertise drywall finisher. For seven years, he owned Cooper's In The Valley. Frank loved and cherished his customers, especially his APA pool teams.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack and son Michael.
Many memories will be left with his mother, Catherine; siblings, John, Kitty (Don), Mike (Lynn), Jamie (Patrice), Tim (Tammy), Mary (Mike), Dolly and Beth (Kevin); children, Frank, Jr. (Anisa), Kari, Daniel, Michelle; grandchildren, Corey, Seth, Jake, Melina, numerous nieces and nephews, also his girlfriend, Kim Brewster and her children.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2013 at Our Lady of Victory Church, 73 North Ave., Tallmadge with Rev. Michael A. Matusz officiating. NO PROCESSION PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH.
Visitation will be 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle).
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Memories and Condolences
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david Wroblesky
January 25, 2014
Frank we spent alot of time together is was well worth i
Dave Walker
January 6, 2014
Frank, I don't know how many times I have thought of you over the last twenty years or so. I was lucky enough to meet you through my brother and sister. We had many, many good times in Denver. I wish we could of had one for the road. I know I will see you again in the future. Take care my friend.
Robert Warman
January 5, 2014
Frank was my closest childhood friend. We shot marbles, rode bicycles, fished for lunch at Carter's lake, jumped on the innertube in the front yard, fixed meat pizza at 11:45 Friday nights and yes, fought like brothers.
I will never forget any of it.
Bob Warman
Mike Musitano
December 30, 2013
I just found out of Franks passing and sad I couldn't make the services. I met Frank when he owned the bar in the valley and he let me DJ there, I considered him a friend and I am sad that we will never talk again. My prayers goes out to the family especially Frankie Jr and Tim ( plus all the others that made coopers in valley a special place, we had some good times!!)anybody that wants to get together and share some stories let me know 330-730-2911,
We will miss you Frank, dj mike
Rebecca Riley
December 29, 2013
Dear Cooper Family
So sorry for your loss of Frank.
I pray for God's Peace to be a comfort to you all at this time and the days ahead.
love Rebecca Riley
Delisa Roark
December 29, 2013
Frank, our years together were full of fabulous times and sad times. I hold comfort knowing where you continue your life. Thank you for our beautiful children.
Dan Watson
December 29, 2013
Frank my friend, I will miss you. May you have a fast car and a fast bike up there. We had many wonderful times in the sixties. We have lost a good man.
Jim Henry
December 29, 2013
My condolences to all who loved Frank. I have many great memories (and stories) from the years I spent hanging out with Frank at Cooper's. He was truly one of a kind, and will be sadly missed.
Bob Shardy
December 29, 2013
Frank was the epitome of a free spirit. God please watch him up there cause as you know, he had a good heart.
Bob Shardy
The Staff of Donovan Funeral Home
December 28, 2013
We appreciate you trusting us with the care of your loved one at this difficult time.
December 28, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayer..
Thanks for all the great times at coopers!!!
Heather Bates-Russell
Troy Bates
Paul Albert
December 28, 2013
What a great guy, spent most of my 20's shooting APA pool at Cooper's and miss those times with Frank. He'll be missed, I'll always remember those times
Jen
December 28, 2013
I will always cherish everything you shared, taught us, and the laughs. Hope you are enjoying your party with God. Miss you Uncle Frank!
December 28, 2013
Aunt Kate-our love and prayers to you and your family. Marcy Rine Tate
Ray Kozlowski
December 28, 2013
My condolences to the Cooper family. Frank was one of those people that brought a smile to your face the first time that you met him. He will always be remembered. God bless him and may God's peace be with your family.
Patty Piasecki
December 28, 2013
So sorry to hear about our cousin, Frank Cooper. I can't make it back for the services, but sending hugs and prayers to all of you. -- Patty (Tursich) Piasecki
Kimberly Krachinsky
December 28, 2013
Frank will be always in my heart. Tears fill my eyes as I remember him today. And how much he touched all of us. He ha sucha big kind heart and could make us all laugh! May he rest in peace. My daughter Jaedyn and I said our prayers to his family, friends, and Kim and her family. You will be in my prayers.
December 28, 2013
I will always cherish and remember the good times with my friend Frank, My deepest sympathy to my good friend Tim, and the entire Cooper Family.
Rick Walker (Arvada, CO)
Dolly Pierce
December 28, 2013
My brother and my friend, I will miss you so much. You taught me so much and i did listen to you Frank! with all my heart, Dolly
Barb
December 28, 2013
I'm sorry for the loss of your father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend.
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