"Unfortunately our family just heard the terrible news. John and Deidra were truly great neighbors to everyone on Montgomery Rd. We're all very sad for the Cooper family at the passing of John. You will all be in our prayers. Please know the Gaffney Family is better for having know him. God bless."
In loving memory of
John E. Cooper
January 27, 1935 - April 12, 2019
John Edward Cooper passed away on April 12 in the arms of his family. John was born in Montevideo, Uruguay to Jean Sherriff and Edward Myles Cooper. He was educated at St. George's College in Buenos Aires, Argentina and went on to apprentice in the family's Lloyd's of London Insurance Agency. His job took him to London, Toronto and eventually Puerto Rico where he started his own insurance brokerage firm.
For 26 years, John and his wife of 45 years, Deirdre, founded, owned and operated The Printing Place in Abington. After it was sold, he went on to work in the Montgomery County Court House and as a Spanish Interpreter in the legal system. John and Deirdre have lived in Ambler for the past 42 years.
He was well loved and will be sorely missed. He is also survived by three daughters, Julie, Jacqueline and Helen, three grandchildren, and six nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday April 27 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, 1111 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002. A Memorial Service will follow at 12:00PM. Donations in John's memory may be made to the Church of the Messiah, 1001 Dekalb Pike, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
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Tributes
"From one of his nephews, Paul Hughes: Uncle Johnny was a fun and funny Uncle. The times that I was with him were always filled with laughter. One particular time that I remember was when he was visiting and he and I made a ?cooking show? video where we both put on ridiculous accents while cutting up pastry and making steak and kidney pie. I remember tears rolling down my cheeks as we progressed through the absurdity. But he never lost character. You will be missed, Uncle Johnny. Rest In Peace. Love and abrazos to Deirdre, Helen, Jackie and Julie. Love you ?cuzs?!"
"Thanks, John, for all the great memories of backyard barbecues and swimming in the pool. God bless. You will be missed. Love, Prima Gerri"
"My sincere condolences on the loss of John Cooper. I?ll remember his as the gentleman he was, who loved his family dearly, the beauty of nature and exquisite ?parrilladas? and wine. May his legacy live in his descendants and his soul rest in peace in the arms if our most merciful Heavenly Father! Zayra Rivera, Eric Hilversum and family"
"I would like to express my sincerest sympathies to this family. I know this loss must be troublesome. May you take some comfort from knowing that there will be a resurrection of our dead loved ones. This wonderful Bible truth can be found at Acts 24:15. The Bible shares this not only to comfort us but to give us an amazing hope for the future. With real sympathy, Jason."