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Christopher Cooley Obituary
COOLEY CHRISTOPHER D. COOLEY On Friday, September 18, 2009 at INOVA Mt. Vernon Hospital. Beloved husband of Margaret Cooley, loving father of Bradley, Emily and Alexandra Cooley, brother of Julie Kline, Janie Randall, Stephen Cooley, Mary Grant, Michael Cooley, Missey Custead, Theresa Cooley-Zegela and Anne Nagelvoort. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial Services at Church of the Spirit, 5775 Barclay Dr., Alexandria, VA on Monday, September 28 at 5 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Koinonia Foundation, 6037 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA 22310.
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Eugene Zukosky
October 23, 2009
I had a great deal of fun with Chris and his son Bradley several years ago at summer camp with Troop 1145. I conned Chris in competing in the Belly Flop Contest and I made a "Ruler of the Deep End" costume for him. He was a pleasure to call friend (he supplied me with fruit the whole week). Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Love always - ASM ZOOK
Chris O'Neill
September 28, 2009
To the Cooley Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. I worked with Chris at Balmar for many years. He was the nicest, most genuine person you could ever meet. I will always remember his approach, trying to hold back an ear to ear grin, the tell-tale signs that Chris had yet another humorous story to impart. I knew him to be a loving and devoted husband, a proud father, and a great friend. He will be missed dearly.
Jim Farrell
September 28, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Chris and Chuck Tulowetzke
September 27, 2009
To the Cooley Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. It is a privilege to be able to call Chris a friend. He was there for the Scouts of troop 1145. He always had a great smile and wonderful stories to tell. We will miss him.
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September 25, 2009
To the Cooley Family:
The Mount Vernon Estates Police Department extend our deepest sympathy and condolences. Chris was a loving, caring,hard working Officer that always gave more than ask.Will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Chief Brooke
Cpl.Corry
The MVLA PD
Lisa DeJohn
September 25, 2009
To Chris's family, my heart and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I worked with Chris at Balmar for many years and he was a wonderful person and always made me smile. I will always remember his family stories and how happy he was to find a new adventure in his life when he left us at Balmar. He had a kind heart and I will never forget him. Rest in Peace Chris.
Bruce Seger
September 25, 2009
Dear Cooley Family,
I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Chris for over 15 years. He was a perpetual source of wit, a ray of sunshine in every day, and that guy you knew you would like on sight. And, he was a terrifically valuable member of the Balmar team. He was always armed with stories of Scout outings, fishing, and his girls and there was always a palpable sense of love in every story. I will miss his quick smile, easy-going style, and his friendship. You are in my prayers.
Aron Rider
September 24, 2009
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Chris. I would be hard-pressed to find a "Cello Dad" more proud and enthusiastic about his kids, and always lending a helping hand at classes and recitals. I will miss him, but he will hear us make music, always.
Love,
Aron
Thnk u Chris/Brad for mowing moms lawn for yrs!!
September 24, 2009
The family of Stien Van Egmond is so shocked and sorry to hear of Chris's passing. For years Chris and his boy Brad would throw the lawn mower in their truck and head over to my elderly mothers home and mow the front and back lawn. My mother was so grateful whenever they came. She had fallen trying to mow her own lawn and had to crawl on her hands and knees through her back door to find a chair that would assist her with getting up. Chris knew no family lived near by and just mowed it! Chris told me this summer when I was visiting that he wanted to teach the world and his kids that if you see something that has to be done, "just go do it"! We are so appreciative that he just "did it" out of the kindness of his big heart. Thank-you Chris for being such a great example for all of us. Here is a picture of my elderly mother doing therapy after an amputation. Chris may you get your reward in heavan for all your good deeds! Thank-you Brad for all the mowings too! To the family, we are so sorry for your loss.Tilly and the Stien Van Egmond family.
Rose Keene
September 24, 2009
Dear Cooley family,
You do not know who I am, however my mother Stien will never forget your family's generosity! Margie, you and Chris have raised a super young man Bradley, who religiously mows and takes care of her lawn.
You are a tremendous family! Stay strong and continue to pull for eachother. Chris's legacy will live on. Our condolences from halfway across this great nation.
Debbie Pearson
September 24, 2009
My Thoughts and prayers go out to Chris's family. So sorry to hear about his lost. Just remember he will never be forgotten.
Maria Wildes
September 24, 2009
Thank you Chris Cooley and Brad, for mowing my mother's lawn and refusing to accept any money, even for gas. Your kindness will always be remembered.
My deepest sympathies to the Cooley family.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
September 24, 2009
To the family of Christopher D. Cooley: The family here at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church prays that the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of sadness. May He bless you with the peace only He can give and may He heal your hearts with His love. In Jesus name.
John Vanden Berghe
September 24, 2009
To the Cooley Family,
We are all so sorry for your loss. I'm honored to call Chris my friend and fellow Scouter. I looked forward to seeing his smile at scout meetings and he always had the coffee ready on our camping trips. I'm a better man for having known Chris and his legacy lives on in the many young men that he influenced through Troop 1145. You all will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
September 24, 2009
Dear Margie and Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I pray for God's peace and presence to grow stronger as each day goes by.
Sincerely, Heidi Gallegos
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