Hugh was born in Philadelphia, to his late parents, Harolyn and Marshall Cooperman. He was raised in Philadelphia and moved to Middletown Township as a teenager, and has lived in Levittown for the past 24 years. He was a 1980 graduate of Neshaminy High School.
Hugh was employed with the Neshaminy School district for over 33 years, holding several positions over the years including a school bus driver, hall aide, nurse's assistant, and night custodian. He was the Head Custodian at Neshaminy Maple Point Middle School at the time of his passing.
He was a volunteer EMT with Penndel Middletown Emergency Squad for the last 40 years and held many positions including Chief of the organization at one time. He loved being part of the Squad family and he dedicated his life to helping others.
He was also "Santa 8", riding on the firetruck on Christmas Eve for many years for the Penndel Fire Company, Station 8 as well as for Middletown Township. He brought smiles to so many children over the years.
Hugh had a gift for making friends, making people laugh, and helping people. It didn't matter what time of day or night, if someone called needing his help, he was there.
Hugh is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Pauline (nee Meade), his adoring sons Zachary James (Alexis) and Jared Michael; his stepfather Thomas Irwing; his brother Len (Christine), his sister Michelle (Simone), his grandchildren Caden, Elizabeth, Mackenzie and Riley; and many nieces and nephews and extended family members. He will also be missed by his loyal companion, the family dog: Jasper.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Harolyn Cooperman, father Marshall Cooperman, father-in-law James P. Meade, Sr., and his mother-in-law Estelle M. Meade.
Hugh knew and was loved by so many people and will be greatly missed. His passing is a tremendous loss to his family, friends and all who loved him.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 9am until 1pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, PA. Funeral services will begin at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Hugh's memory to the Penndel Middletown Emergency Squad.
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