Charles B. Cooper, 18
FLORIDA, Mass. - Charles Bruce "Chuck" Cooper, 18, of 24 Mohawk Trail died Wednesday, July 21, 2007, as a result of an automobile accident on South Church Street in North Adams. Born in North Adams on Dec. 3, 1985, son of Bruce and Karen Rowett Cooper, he attended schools in Florida and North Adams and graduated with the class of 2004 from McCann Technical School in North Adams, where he was a member of the golf team. He was also a member of the co-op hockey team at Pittsfield High School.
While attending McCann, Mr. Cooper participated in the medal fabrication program and did his student co-op program at Unistress Corp. in Lanesborough.
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and snowmobiling.
Besides his parents, he leaves a brother, Tyler J. Cooper of Florida; a sister Jennifer M. Cooper of Florida; his paternal grandparents, John and Edna Cooper of Williamstown; his maternal grandparents, Reginald and Marie "Dolly" Rowett of Florida; paternal great-grandmother Aileen Booth of North Adams, and several aunts, uncles, grand-aunts and grand-uncles.
FUNERAL NOTICE - Funeral services for Mr. Cooper will take place Tuesday at 10 from FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, North Adams, by the Rev. Michael Twardzik, pastor. Burial will follow in the family plot in Church Cemetery, Florida.
Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested for the Charles B. Cooper Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.