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Robert Cooper Obituary
Millerton - Robert Paul Cooper, 83, a two year resident of Sharon, CT and forty nine year resident of Millerton, NY died peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation in North Canaan, CT surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Cooper was the founder of Associated Lightning Rod Company, Inc., a company which specializes in lightning protection on residential and commercial structures and is based in Millerton, NY a family business with over 60 years and three generation of experience that continues today. He retired in 2002.
Born October 27, 1935 in Sharon, CT he was the son on the late Paul J. and Mary (Mycek) Cooper. Following graduation he received an associates degree from Dutchess Community College in accounting. On July 11, 1959 at Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, NY he married Mary Darnell. Mrs. Cooper survives at home. Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed wintering at his home in Florida. He loved flying and was an accomplished accordion player and was a past president and life member of the Millerton Lions Club. He loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed by all.
In addition to his wife Mary, Bob is survived by four children; Robert Cooper and his wife Tammy of Millerton, Catherine Gray and her husband Rodney of Melbourne, FL, James Cooper and his wife Kimberly of Ancram, NY and Elizabeth Cooper of Sharon, CT; his brother, John Cooper and his wife Sharon of Stanfordville, NY; thirteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 11am at Immaculate Conception Church, Route 22 and Lavelle Rd., Amenia, NY 12501. Rev. R. Kent Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Amenia, NY. Memorial contribution may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church, 4 Lavelle Rd., Amenia, NY 12501 or Millerton Lions Club, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com
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March 4, 2019
To Mary and family,
Sincere sympathy to all on the passing of Bob. He was a good husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by you and all his friends.Love to you, Mary, from your long-time friend.
Norma Mahler
Sheila Myers
March 1, 2019
Mary and family. So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He saw Jesus Face to Face! May God give you strength and comfort at this most difficult time.
Lana Brown
February 28, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Try to fill the empty space he left in your heart with fond memories.
Bob was a good man and he will be missed by many.
February 25, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find the comfort you need to sustain you at this time.
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