J. George Cooper of Bay Harbor Islands, FL and formerly of Medford and Revere Beach died on February 28, 2010. He was 91 years old. George was the beloved husband of Judith (Faber) Cooper.
George was born in Chelsea and attended the Chelsea schools, graduating from Chelsea High School. He was the owner of Cooper Ford in Peabody, MA. George was very philanthropic and provided cars to the technical school in Peabody, MA as well as cars for the celebrity stars who performed at the North Shore Theatre. He was also very involved in the community as a life-long member of Temple Emmanuel of Chelsea, a life-long member of the Brandeis Men’s Club, a Board Member of the Y.M.C.A. in Peabody, a member of the Board of Director’s for the Citizen’s Bank in Peabody, a member of the Kiwanis Club. George was described as someone who “loved life” and was very devoted to family.
George was the devoted father of Lois Kaufman and her husband David. He was the dear brother of Gloria Bloom and her husband the late Harold, and the late Evelyn Zatsky and her husband the late Norman. George was the loving grandfather of Matthew and Carolyn Rachel.
Graveside services at Temple Emmanuel of Chelsea Cemetery, 50 Buxton Rd., Danvers on Friday, March 5th at 1:00 PM. Contributions in George’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.