David Clifford Cooper's Obituary
David Clifford Cooper, age 68 of Lewes, DE passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 13, 2024.
David was born on Nov. 3, 1955, in Long Branch NJ to Thomas and Barbara (Goff) Cooper. He grew up in Navesink NJ and moved to Franklin Park NJ; he then retired to Lewes DE.
Dave went to Brookdale Community College and Monmouth College obtaining a bachelor’s degree in science and business administration. David was a volunteer fireman like his father and grandfather. He worked as an accountant, loved to do his family’s taxes and working on his family tree. David loved to read with his dog Rocky always by his side and fulfilled his dream and walked parts of the Appalachian Trail. David was a quiet guy who loved taking his dog to the beach and walking on the boardwalk.
David is survived by his husband, Rick Yasson; his sister, Julie Grant and her husband Hal; his brother, Steven Cooper and his wife Lorian; a niece Heather Grant, nephew’s Adam Grant and Jason Grant and his husband Adam VanDeusen; his sister- in -law, Mary Yasson; his brother -in -law, Ted Yasson and his wife Darlene and niece Julianna Yasson and nephew Theo Yasson.
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