In Memoriam

Leon Cooper

Leon Cooper

  It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Leon's passing on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Leon was a Veteran, serving in the Army. He never missed a reunion where he was often found making us laugh, lending a hand, or making friends. His special humor and contagious laugh will be missed tremendously.

His funeral was held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024,
 followed by burial at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery
 
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A NOTE FROM LISA CHANIN HEDGEPATH (Class of 1980)
 
JFK Family
The recent news of Leon Cooper’s passing has shaken us to our collective core. At this stage of our lives, whether it’s age, illness, or tragedy, we will continue to face the loss of our peers. In response, our collective alum community is starting a new initiative.
 
We’ve set up an ongoing GoFundMe Page to establish a fund so that we can extend our collective acknowledgements to the families of our friends who have passed away. We encourage you to donate today and throughout the year.  You can find out more at the bottom of the Home page of this website.