Patrick Joseph Cooper

Patrick J. Cooper, of Bellmawr NJ and Lansdowne PA, on February 17, 2024. Age 59. Beloved husband of Gail Tomlin-Cooper. Adored father of Emilie Patrice (Christopher). Predeceased by his parents William E. Sr. and Anna-Miriam (nee Hunt) Cooper, brother Bill Cooper, and father-in-law Calvin "Sonny" Tomlin. Dear brother of Mark Cooper and Deborah Richey (Tom). Also survived by his brother-in-law Steven Tomlin (Angela), sister-in-law Debra Tomlin, and many nieces and nephews. Patrick will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Patrick enjoyed rock music, classic cars, trains, coin collecting, and the occasional round of golf, but as a former ultrarunner, Pat was especially known for his skill and passion for running. It all began when he ran his first race in Sea Isle at nine years old. From there, he went on to join the St. Philomena, Monsignor Bonner, and Drexel track teams. His adeptness led him to participate in races all over the map, including Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, and his great adventure in the USSR. Pat's kind heart never hesitated to rescue, foster, or adopt animals in need. His treasured tortie cat, Lola, ...[more]

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ses him dearly. Most importantly, he loved seeing family and friends. Patrick truly enjoyed working as a corporate trainer, and looked forward to returning to work after treatment. He was the most wonderful husband and Dad, a happy, smiling, funny, gentle man. We know Patrick's many health battles, and turn to his favorite lines from Theodore Roosevelt's Speech at the Sorbonne: "...credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena... who strives valiantly... who knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly..." From a friend, "We are all better having known him." There will be a viewing this Saturday, February 24th from 10am to 12pm at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, 126 SOUTH BLACK HORSE PIKE, RUNNEMEDE NJ. Prayer Service to follow at 12pm. Interment will be private at the request of the family. A luncheon to celebrate Patrick's life will take place in Cherry Hill at 1:30pm. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patrick's memory to the Patrick J. Cooper Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-patrick-j-cooper-memorial-fund?member=32585357&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_content=ai_control_ios&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer