Birth
Robert was born in Jersey City on April 10, 1926 to the late Henry Cooper and Alice Risen. [1]
Marriage and Children
Robert married Marion Dunbar. They were the parents of two sons and a daughter. The sons are Robert H. and Richard J. Cooper. Their daughter is Gail Cooper. [1]
Occupation
He was a manager for A&P Supermarkets, having managed stores in Elsmere, Coxsackie, and Ravena.. [1]
Military Service
Robert was in the 778th Tank Battalion, Company A, serving in Central Europe and the Rhineland. He won a Bronze Star. [1]
Death
Robert died at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. [1]
Burial
Mr. Cooper was buried in the Westerlo Rural Cemetery. [2]
Other Media
Obituary Westerlo--Robert W. Cooper, a decorated veteran and a long-time supermarket manager, died unexpectedly at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany on August 23. A Westerlo resident, he was 79. Mr. Cooper was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on April 10, 1926, the son of the late Henry and Alice (Risen) Cooper. He was a retired manager for A&P Supermarkets, having managed stores in Elsmere, Coxsackie, and Ravena. Mr. Cooper was a highly decorated veteran. During World War II, he served in the United States Army in Central Europe and the Rhineland. He received the Bronze Star Medal, the European Eastern Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. His unit, Co. A, 778th Tank Battalion, received a Unit Citation for its part in repelling the German 82nd Corps offensive to retain vital ground near Lampaden. The citation read: "On 6 March 1945 to 7 March 1945, these units, exhibiting unwavering fortitude and indomitable tenacity, successfully protected the division bridgehead in the face of overwhelming odds." Mr. Cooper will also be remembered as the Hilltown TV repairman and an active member of the Republican Party and the American Legion. Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife, Marion (Dunbar) Cooper; his son Robert H. Cooper and his wife, Carol, of Westerlo; his son Richard J. Cooper, of Westerlo; his daughter, Gail Bushnell, of Berne; his grandson Wayne Cooper; his granddaughter Lori Gebe and her husband Matthew; his grandson Steven Cooper and his wife, Mary; his grandson Thomas Bushnell; his granddaughter Allison Bushnell; his brother, Edward Cooper, of Virginia; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His brothers George and John Cooper died before him. A funeral service was held on Saturday, August 27, at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville. Interment was in the Westerlo Rural Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westerlo Rescue Squad, Inc., Post Office Box 12, Westerlo, NY 12193. Published in The Altamont Enterprise, Page 23, 1 Sep 2005 Issue.
WESTERLO, N.Y. -- Robert W. Cooper, 79 years, of Westerlo, passed away suddenly at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, N.Y. on August 23, 2005. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. on April 10, 1926, son of the late Henry and Alice (Risen) Cooper. Robert was a retired manager for A&P Supermarkets, having managed stores in Elsmere, Coxsackie and Ravena. Serving his country during World War II in the U.S. Army, he was a highly decorated veteran. Serving in Central Europe and the Rhineland, he received the Bronze Star Medal, the European Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. His unit, Co. A 778th Tank BN received a Unit Citation for their part in repelling the German 82nd Corps offensive to retain vital ground near Lampaden. To quote the citation, On 6 March 1945 to 7 March 1945, these units, exhibiting unwavering fortitude and indomitable tenacity, successfully protected the division bridgehead in the face of overwhelming odds. Bob will also be remembered as the Hilltown TV repairman and an active Republican party member. He was also a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife Marion (Dunbar) Cooper; two sons, Robert H. Cooper and his wife Carol of Westerlo, Richard J. Cooper of Westerlo; a daughter, Gail Bushnell of Berne, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Wayne Cooper, Lori Gebe and her husband Matthew, Steven Cooper and his wife Mary, Thomas and Allison Bushnell; also six great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward Cooper of Va.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, George and John Cooper. Funeral service will be Saturday 11 a.m. from the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR81, Greenville, N.Y. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Interment will be in the Westerlo Rural Cemetery. Those who desire may contribute in his memory to the Westerlo Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 12, Westerlo, NY 12193. Published in the Albany Times Union, Capital Region Section, Page B7, 26 Aug 2005 Issue.
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