Obituary of William M. Cooper

William ‘Coop’ Cooper, 80, of Toms River , passed away Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at Beth Israel Medical Center , Newark . William worked in the advertising-circulation dept. of the Asbury Park Press. He then worked for C.B.A. of California as district manager of the advertising-circulation dept., retiring in 1987 after 15 years. He was an Army veteran of the Koran War. He was a communicant of St. Maximilian-Kolbe Catholic Church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Council #4969. He was a 4th Degree Knight and member of the John D. Mc Mahon Assembly #1926. William served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Vintage Auto Club of NJ and was a member of the Silver Ridge East Bowling Club. Born and raised in Perth Amboy he lived in Toms River and San Bernardino , CA , returning to Toms River in 1984. He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Jennie Cooper and his brother Edward. Surviving are: His wife of 50 years, Joan Dudar Cooper. Son: George Depta and his wife Vicki of Willmington , NC . Daughter: Traci Cooper and her life partner CJ Johnson of Galloway Twp. NJ 2 Grandsons: Douglas Depta of Springfield , PA 1st Lt. Gregory Depta of Birmingham , AL . Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave. , Toms River . Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at St. Maximilian-Kolbe Catholic Church.