Birth date: Oct 9, 1966 Death date: Jan 14, 2022
Michael was born in the Bronx to Athena Carr and Allen Cooper. He lived most of his life in Lodi, NJ with his mother, Athena, and his stepfather, Charles Gannon, graduating from Lodi HS and continuing his education at New York Res Read Obituary
Michael was a great person and so much fun. He asked me to play for his softball team in the early 2000s and when we won the title, he personally delivered a championship jacket to me at my house. He was kind, funny, and charismatic. Rest in peace Michael.
I’ve thought of you many times over all the years only to find a obituary today.
My heart hurts!
My sincere condolences to your family.
Rest in Peace sweet man ❤️
Michael always had a way to make me laugh. He was a definite character. It's so sad that he never realized his potential or how much he was loved. He's going to be missed more than words can express by his friends and amazing family. I'm not very religious but I do believe he is in a better place watching over his family.
I love you sweet brother 💙
Please watch over your family down here 😢
Michael, brother Dennis & I went to a Four Season's Christmas party where Michael was employed at that time. All dressed up, Athena lowned me her swing cape to complete the look. What a great lady! The party was not at all what we thought it would be and certainly not located at the Four Seasons restaurant, so Michael took us across town where we found a small kareoke bar with hidden Black Jack tables in the basement. We had a blast that night but didn't get Dennis home on time as promised... So many years ago, as we were in our late 20s but it feels like yesterday. The circumstances on how I met Michael were very unusual, but I'm glad I did meet him. Not knowing him well, I know that he had a kind heart, was a mover and shaker, couldn't sit still, and an intelligent person. Although our friendship was shortlived, there is no way I could ever forget Michael Cooper.
Suzanne Noyes
Michael was a great friend growing up. We always knew what the other was thinking and could finish each other sentences. We took a few Atlantic City trips the first one before Michael tons of tickets we came home so fast I think we broke the sound barrier. I was only in Atlantic City once Without Michael it wasn’t the same he was a good luck charm and I always won. We Meta-farmers field with our dirt bikes he had a map diagramming the whole place with all the jumps he didn’t look at it too much I remember multiple crashes. Our bikes were too big for that little place. RIP Mike
My heart is breaking for all of you.
What I remember most about Michael is his smile which lit up the room!
It was a reflection of Michael's genuine warmth, compassion, zest for life, as well as his fun-loving nature and strong sense of humor.
Michael fought the good fight, and his family's love could have saved him
he would have lived forever.
