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Obit: Willie Cooper, 69, Of New Haven

He worked at Yale University for 38 years, most recently as head chef of Calhoun Kitchen.

Obituary via Howard K Hill Funeral Home

Willie Edward Cooper “Coop”, 69, of New Haven, departed this life peacefully on Nov. 1, 2018. He was born Sept. 16, 1949 in Hemingway, SC to the late Gussie and Mareatha (Taylor) Cooper. In 1964, he relocated to New Haven. He graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1969 and went on to trade school to become a Cook-Chef. He was employed with Yale University for 38 years and retired as “Head Chef” of Calhoun Kitchen.

Willie is survived by his stepmother, Virginia Cooper; sisters, Frances Adams Kelly, Mildred Corey, Etheleen (Saladine) Harris, Annette Cooper, Delcin (Harry) Davis, and Gloria (Richard) Williams; brothers, Ralph Cooper, Larry (Vanessa) Cooper, Sam (Sadie) Cooper, and George Gordon; uncle, Julius “Pete” Cooper; and a host of relatives and friends.

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