John Cooper Sr. Obituary
We bid farewell to John Cooper Sr. (Ithaca, New York), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 12, 2026 at the age of 76. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Cooper Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Sr. Cooper and Leah Cooper; his siblings, Kenneth Jr., Linda Watt and Marilyn Philips; and his stepson Ted Baker.
He is survived by: his sister Deb Preston (Peter); his children, Missy Cooper Hammond (Kenny), John Cooper Jr. (Melanie), Tammy Cooper, Keith Sherman (Michele) and Winnie Ankrum (Jay); his grandchildren, Jordan Lynch (Matt), Kylee, Alayna Cooper, Jenna, Megan, Dylan, McKenna, Gabriel, Kelsey, Justin, Nicole, Brett and Chantel; his great grandchildren, Blakely, Charlotte, Daniel, Gabe, Theo, Henry, MaryJane, Pokie, Levi, Callie and Beau; his nieces and nephews, Kandy, Brandie of Scott, DJ and Eric; and his partner Pat Baker.
