Cooper Whiteside Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Cooper Whiteside of Danbury, Connecticut is shared. Cooper, born on June 22, 1988, passed away on July 13, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cooper Whiteside to pay them a last tribute.

Cooper will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Cooper by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Cooper is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Cooper’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.

He is survived by: his friend Brittany Islami; his parents, James Whiteside and Sandy Griesbach; his aunts and uncles, Henry, David Griesbach, Janet and Deborah Griesbach; and his cousins, Sara, Benjamin and Hannah Griesbach. He is also survived by children, her mother, sister, and many other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor Cooper's life of service to consider a contribution to any of the following: the Bridgeport Police Cadets (300 Congress Street, Bridgeport CT 06604); the GoFundMe established for Brittany Islami's children https://gofund.me.. Additionally, mourners attending the service are welcome to bring a non-perishable food item (suggestions: baby formula, diapers, applesauce, toiletries, etc.) to donate to the Walnut Hill Community Church food pantry as another means of honoring Cooper's legacy of caring for and protecting others in the community.