Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Robert L. Cooley, Sr and Gertrude von der Au Cooley.
Mr. Cooley earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from MIT and a master’s degree from Northeastern. He worked as a computer systems analyst for MITRE, Wang Laboratories, and others for many years, retiring in 1992.
Mr. Cooley enjoyed photography, classical music, and exploring the cuisines of different countries. His main pastime was spending time with his family.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, George Cooley and his wife Nereyda Rodriguez-Cooley of Sudbury and Stephen Cooley of Larchmont, NY. His grandchildren Aurelia, Jack, Marissa, Ella, and Addison. He also leaves a brother Roger L. (Paula) Cooley of Dunkirk, NY.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
