New Brunswick
Robert Cooper, age 72, of New Brunswick peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in Newark to the late Charles and Dorothy Cooper, Robert has lived in New Brunswick for many years with his dear wife. Before his retirement, Robert was employed as a mechanic by Arm and Hammer in PA, after holding positions with both Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick as well as PIM Brands in Somerset. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife Rosiris Cooper of New Brunswick; his mother-in-law Ines Hernandez of New Brunswick; his children Carole Cooper and Charles Cooper; his step-sons Angel Cannone of Venezuela and Luis Velasquez of TX; and his 10 grandchildren Patricia Parra of Princeton, Ines Velasquez of New Brunswick, Brian and Jadalys Rodriguez, both of New Brunswick, Jose Cruz and Nicole Millan, both of Princeton, Humberto Jerez of Hightstown, Leonardo Jerez of Newark, Hilda Vargas of New Brunswick, and Daniella Ballesteros of TX.
Funeral services are private under the direction of the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin, NJ. Letters of condolence to the family and completed arrangements may be found by visiting www.spezzifuneralhome.com.