Chester Thomas Cooper was born August 30, 1922 in Neptune, NJ at Fitkins Hospital, now known as Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Raised in Long Branch, Chester was the youngest of 5 boys.
Chester was a proud veteran. Having served in the United States Army, he was wounded in World War II. He also served alongside the Tuskegee Airmen. After his honorable discharge, Chester worked at Marlboro State Hospital in Marlboro, NJ, for 39 years.
Chester could hold a conversation with anyone on a wide array of subjects, from world affairs to politics to whatever the ‘blinkin’ Williams Sisters were doing on the ‘blinkin’ tennis courts. He loved to travel with his beloved wife of 68 years. Together they visited several islands, resorts and countries, including Spain and Portugal.
He is predeceased by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Christopher C. and Lida Cooper, his son, Larry E. Cooper, one sister, Delphine, and six brothers Jerry, Harold, Penrose, Josie, Johnny, and Charlie.
Chester is survived by his loving wife Mary; four Grandchildren Sherrod, Dashene, Caleb, and Shemika (Roger); six Great Grandchildren Sherrod Jr., Brandon, Jaela, Devyn, Victoria, and Caleb Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Chester was the patriarch of the family, and he is already sorely missed. May he forever rest in eternal peace.
