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David Cooney Obituary
David was born and raised in Hartford and was a long-time resident of East Haddam. David attended St. Joseph Cathedral grammar school in Hartford where he was a member of the New England CYO championship basketball team. He graduated from South Catholic High School in Hartford, and attended college at St. Francis in Biddeford, Maine. He was employed for decades by Connecticut Yankee Power in East Haddam, in plant and site security. David was an avid outdoorsman and cyclist. He knew and loved the roads, trails and rivers of Connecticut and New England well. We will always remember him fondly on a racing bicycle, in a canoe or kayak, or hiking a remote trail.
David is survived by his mother, Eileen Newton Cooney of Mystic; his siblings, Eugene A. and Deborah Cooney of Southington, Thomas M. and Lisa Weller Cooney of Philadelphia, William N. and Jami Cooney of Cromwell, Christine M. Cooney of Mystic, and Henry F. Cooney, Jr. of Noank, and numerous nieces and nephews.
David joins his father, Henry Sr., his brothers, Vincent DePaul, Stephen Joseph, and his sister, Mary Eileen in loving, eternal repose.
The family will receive friends from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2009, at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 32 East Main St., Mystic. Immediately following the mass, a short reception will follow at the St. Patrick Church Hall. Following the reception, services will continue with the interment at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Cottage Grove Rd. in Bloomfield at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Connecticut River Watershed Council.
The family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com for the online guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Cooney
Janet Templeton
October 28, 2009
To The Cooney Family,
I worked with Dave in Security at CY for many years. Dave was like a brother to me. For the most part we got along. but at times we had strong disagreements.
I am missing him daily.
My thoughts and payers are with you.
Tom Cooney
June 17, 2009
On behalf of the family, thank you all for your kind thoughts and words. FYI, here is the contact information for the CT River Watershed Council (for donations in lieu of flowers).
Connecticut River Watershed Council
15 Bank Row
Greenfield, MA 01301
413/772-2020 [email protected]
Thank you,
Tom Cooney
Barry Moyer
June 15, 2009
To the Conney Family,
I was just informed of David's passing.
I worked at Connecticut Yankee with David for many years and have fond memories of our time together. He was a great guy and always had a smile for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Horvath
June 15, 2009
To the Cooney Family,
I just heard the news of Dave's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. "Byrd" was a big part of the greater-BVT Gang of the Casey-Cooney-Farell-Horvath-Tormey Families during the 60's and 70's. Great memories of Dave's smiling face on some of our adventures down to the beach or out to Nantucket Island or down to Southern Connecticut State College or at the canoe shop.
Mike Cooney
June 13, 2009
Although it has been many years since I have spent time with Dave, I do have fond childhood memories of the times with my uncle and am saddened for those that were close to him.
Bill Tormey
June 13, 2009
Mrs, Cooney, Christine, Henry, Bill, and all the Cooney family
Sorry to hear of your loss of Dave
Maureen Chouinard
June 12, 2009
To the Cooney family, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May your hearts be soothed in knowing that David is safe in the hand of God. Always remember how much you are cared about.
David's cousin, Maureen
Frank Cooney
June 12, 2009
To my loving aunt and cousins, my most sincere condolences go out to you guys. I wish I could attends the services, but I live in Kansas now. My brothers Jim and John sends there love also.
I can TRULY say that that Dave was one of the most delightful people I have ever known. I will miss him with all my heart.
olga perez
June 12, 2009
Christine,
It was so sad to hear your brother had passed. Its been many years since I've seen you,your friendship meant alot to me.I'll pray for you and David at mass.Peace & Love to you and your family.
Katie Jones and family
June 11, 2009
Oh, Christine. I'm so very, very sorry to hear about David. May love and peace be with you and your family.
Cliff Porter
June 11, 2009
To the Cooney family, I worked with Dave from 1984 to 1994. It was always a pleasure and I am sorry to hear of his passing. Cliff Porter
Christian Burton
June 11, 2009
I attended St Joseph Cathedral School with Stephen and Thomas in the late 60's. I didn't know David, but I'm sure he was as good a person as Thomas and Stephen. May God bless the family in this time of grief and may he rest in peace.
June 11, 2009
To the Cooney Family -
Al and I remember all the good times from years ago when we went camping with Dave. We had a lot of laughs and we will always remember Dave as being a kind and considerate person. We hope that time will ease your suffering.
Marsha and Alan Sherman
Newington, CT
Marie Tyler Wiley
June 11, 2009
To Mrs. Cooney and all the Cooney Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this incredably sad time.
David was a gem! So sweet...so caring and in his own special way...so very, very funny!
He was a gentleman and one that certainly I will miss, very much... seeing around Mystic.
There's a thread that runs thru all the Cooney children characters...and that's the ability to love and be loved.
It was a pleasure getting to know David...though certainly...way too short of time.
But I guess God wanted to get that party started up in heaven...sooner than later.
I know he's in Good company! :)
If you need anything, please call.
Peace & God Bless You
Marie & Kip Wiley & Family.
Donald J. McCarthy, Jr.
June 11, 2009
Gene:
I was so very sorry to read of the death of your brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don McCarthy
Alexis Johnston
June 11, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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