Walter Cooley

Obituary of Walter Harold Cooley

Please share a memory of Walter to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
WATERLOO – Walter H. Cooley, 78, of Waterloo, NY, passed away Wednesday (April 5, 2023) at Huntington Living Center, Waterloo, NY. In keeping with the wishes of the family, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday (May 19) at Maple Grove Cemetery, Waterloo, NY. Dr. Rev. Floyd Marsh, pastor of Harvest Field Baptist Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beverly's Animal Shelter, 50 E. River St., Waterloo, NY, 13165. Walter was born October 14, 1944, in Waterloo, NY, the son of Lewis E. and Myrtle J. Green Cooley. He was a U. S. Army veteran, during the Vietnam War. Walt was a self-employed construction worker. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and rodeos. He also enjoyed watching old western movies. Walt played cards and shuffleboard. He participated in horse shows, with family and friends. He loved family get togethers and making chili for the family. Walt was a prankster and jokester. He enjoyed being outside. He is survived by siblings, Thomas (Marion) Cooley of Waterloo, NY, Albert Cooley of Newark, NY, Jack (Leigh Ann) Cooley of Oswego, NY, Clifford Cooley of North Rose, NY and Denise (Mark Fairman) Cooley of Waterloo, NY; aunt, Gertrude Jones of Seneca Falls, NY; many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and a special friend, Larry Edington of Waterloo, NY. Walt was predeceased by his parents; and siblings, June Bennett, Sandra Fritz and Edward Cooley. Condolences and remembrances may be sent to www.coegenungfuneralhome.com.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Walter Cooley, please visit Tribute Store
Friday
19
May

Graveside Service

11:00 am
Friday, May 19, 2023
Maple Grove Cemetery
63 Stark Street
Waterloo, New York, United States
Friday
19
May

Final Resting Place

11:00 am
Friday, May 19, 2023
Maple Grove Cemetery
63 Stark Street
Waterloo, New York, United States
Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
About this Event
Walter Cooley

In Loving Memory

Walter Cooley

1944 - 2023

Look inside to read what others have shared
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book.