Robert T. Cooper
Robert T. Cooper
Robert T. Cooper, a Portville native and former resident of Jamestown, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday (September 11, 2024) at the home of his mother in Shallotte, NC where he had been residing the past couple of years.
Born March 17, 1960 in Olean, he was the son of Robert E. and Linda (Liguori) Cooper.
Robert was raised in Portville and later attended Olean schools. He worked most of his career as a carpet installer for Moran’s Floor Store in Jamestown prior to his retirement.
He had many interests. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt, fishing, and the outdoors. He loved all animals, especially dogs. He routinely watched television shows like COPS and never missed his soap operas. What he most liked was being around people and having a good time.
Growing up he hung out with his close friends like the Beckers and Joe Ramire. More recently he enjoyed spending time with Ellie, Jake, and their dog Ruby. Robert will be missed and loved by all who knew him.
He leaves behind his mother, Linda Cooper of Shallotte, NC; 2 sons, Logan Cooper (Connie Mascho) of Olean, and Robert Cooper of Winston-Salem, NC; 2 sisters Renee Thornton of Portville, and Robin (Chris) Mew of Shallotte, NC; 2 nephews Chad Thornton and Nathan (Angela) Thornton, both of Portville, and a niece Heather Holtz of North Carolina, and several great nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Robert and a sister Diane Cooper.
The family will receive friends on Friday (September 20, 2024) from 11am to 1pm at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Rd., Olean. A funeral service will begin at 1pm in the funeral home. Cremation will follow, with burial on his father’s lot in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Portville.
Following the service, the family invites anyone to a reception at the Portville American Legion.
Memorials may be made to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 1644 Olean-Hinsdale Rd., Olean, NY 14760.