Of Buffalo, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Fred passed away peacefully in his Buffalo home at the age of 82 while listening to music with the light of his life and wife of 56 years, Valerie (Comstock) Cooley. Adored father of Sarah (Patrick) Cooleybeck, Robert (Sarah) Cooley, Katrina (Jeffrey) Weller; loving grandfather of Anna and Morgen Cooleybeck, Linnea Cooley, Emma and Adam Weller; brother of Benedict (Diane) Cooley, Rebecca (Roland) Etcheverry and the late Elizabeth (Maurice) Pinto; son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Westcott) Cooley. No prior visitation. A private committal service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Fred will be honored in a Celebration of Life, date to be determined in August. If desired, donations in Fred’s name can be made to Jericho Road Community Health Center or Westminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by PERNA, DENGLER, ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Your condolences may be offered online at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com