Obituaries
Grace Cooper, 91, Passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Grace will be remembered for the love of her family, home cooked meals, and faith.
Grace Cooper, 91 of Milford CT, beloved wife of the late Benjamin Cooper, passed away on November 23, 2024. Born on February 6, 1933, in Tuckahoe, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leonardo and Carmella Visconti.
Grace met the love of her life, Ben, on a double date arranged by a mutual friend. Captivated by her charm and beauty, Ben knew instantly that she was the one, and by 1951, they were married. In 1954, the couple moved to Milford, CT, to raise their family by the beach. Ben worked tirelessly at three jobs so Grace could dedicate herself to staying home and raising their children—a role he always recognized as equally important.
Grace’s family grew even more complete with the arrival of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Known affectionately as GiGi, she cherished every moment spent babysitting and keeping them entertained with creative activities, like “painting” the house with buckets of water. She passed on her strong faith to them, guiding each to complete their Catholic sacraments.
A lifelong parishioner of St. Gabriel Parish, Grace was a familiar and welcoming presence, always seated in her favorite pew and greeting her fellow parishioners warmly. Holidays were a special time for her, filled with love and traditions. Her Christmas tree was adorned with her treasured lighthouse ornament collection, and her friends and family eagerly awaited her homemade baked goods.
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Grace’s home was the heart of her family and community. In true Italian fashion, her door was always open, and no one ever left her table hungry. Her legacy will continue on with every family meal that is filled with laughter and full bellies.
Grace is survived by her beloved children: Linda Robinson (Mark), Darlene Brown (Glenn), and Dennis Cooper (Kate). Grandchildren: Mark Robinson (Karen), Amy Andrews (Jonathan), Dennis Cooper (Maggie), Julia Holthaus (Ryan), Adam Cooper (Brigitta), Alison Lorusso (Brandon), Stacey Alves (Daniel), Benjamin Cooper (Mary), Chuck Williams (Jennifer), Marisa Edo (Brandon), and Jason Williams. Great grandchildren: Chera, Lexi, Hayden, Aubrey, Mya, Camryn, Lucia, Lilly, Jack, Logan, Ashlyn, Kaia, and Benjamin. Step great grandchildren: Jimmy, Justin, Peyten, Maddie, and Charlie. As well as many additional cherished family and friends.
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She is predeceased by her beloved son Benjamin Cooper and his wife Joanne, brother Rocco Visconti, brother Michael Visconti, and sister Annette Vigliotti.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 12 p.m. at 26 Broadway, Milford, CT 06460.
Grace and her beloved husband Benjamin will be laid to rest during a private burial service for the family in the future.
Grace’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the Milford Senior Center for the Ahrens Respite Program, which offered Grace time to socialize, work on crafts, and play the piano. This time kept Grace grounded and filled her days with joy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ahrens Respite Program led by the Milford Senior Century online at www.milfordctseniorcenter.com
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