Charles (Chuck) K. Cooper

June 9, 1948 - June 12, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Cooper, 73, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away June 12, 2021 after a two year battle with ALS. Chuck is survived by his wife Susan of 50yrs, children Janine Cooper (Woodridge IL) and Steven Cooper (East Moriches, NY) ; granddaughters Kayla Streeper (Woodridge, IL), Jordan Streeper and great-grandson Wesley J. (Greensboro, NC) He is also survived by his brother Donald (MaryLyn) Cooper (Lakeland FL); and by many loving nieces and nephews. (He is preceded in death by son Charles Jr) Chuck was born in Oak Park, IL to the late Charles E and Dorothy Cooper on June 9, 1948. He made is 30yr career at MetLife as a young Sales Rep working his way to Regional Vice-President. Chuck was inducted into the Managers Hall of Fame in 1993. He continued to work at MetLife until retiring with his wife to Sarasota FL in 2001. Chuck enjoyed being with his family, golfing, exercising, volunteering at Mote Marine and Big Brothers/Big Sisters, playing cards and watching the Tampa Bay Rays baseball on TV. There will be a mass on Wednesday June 23rd, at 9:30am, at Saints Peter & Paul Apostles Catholic Church in Bradenton FL. 2850 75th St W., Bradenton FL 34209. The interment is private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The ALS Association. www.alsa.org/donate/giving/gifts-in-tribute.html