Patrick Cooper Obituary

Dear Francine and Paul,



I have written and erased numerous times and come to the realization that no words can express what I'm trying to say. Please know that you are in our prayers and are thinking of you daily.The recent news has left me somewhat speechless. God bless all of you and find peace in knowing you are very special parents.



Diane Wilson-Adaska

i am so sorry for the loss of patrick. it really upsets me because when i was at st walters, i was made fun of alot and picked on and he would never pick on me. he was a really good person to have around. Patrick was always very nice to me until i switched schools and we never saw each other until high school. my deepest sympathies are with the family and friends.

Dear Francine and Paul,



I am thinking of you and your family and praying that God gives you the stregnth to cope with your sad loss of Patrick.



Love, Denise Vitale

Dear Cooper family,

I'm the daughter of Rosemary and Tom Janz, and i'm 13 years old. When they first told me about the death of patrick I was upset and confused. I didnt understand how he died and why he died. I read in an article on the internet that Patrick was on the football and track team and was an A-student, but now i'm guessing only the good die young. I'm very upset about the death of Patrick, but its a huge relief knowing hes in a better place. Patrick, along with your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.<3

Dear Paul & Francine - I was shocked to hear about your son and promise you that your family will be in my prayers. I hope someday that everyone's prayers will ease the pain your family is feeling. Your son is in the company of angels; may God's mercy and love shine down on your family.

I have had John in my classes since the old days at St. Walters. I was so very sorry to hear about Patrick. What a wonderful son, brother, and friend. He was something special.

Dear Cooper Family. The sudden passing of your son has been on my mind and the mind of many other people who did not know of him until Sunday evening. Your son's death has taught me that life is not to be taken for granted. We need to live each day to the fullest because there is no guarantee that there will be another. Your son is now an angel in heaven. I pray that god give you the strenght to accept what has happened and go on with you life knowing that you will someday be together in Heaven. As the fire works went off tonight in Bloomingdale I thought of your son watching them from above. He will always be remembered. God grant your son eternal peace.

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE COOPER FAMILY. MY SON RYAN WAS IN ENGLISH CLASS WITH PATRICK AT LAKE PARK. WE ARE VERY SORRY WE COULDN'T BE AT THE WAKE. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES.

Dear Cooper Family,



I am a friend of Steve and Chris. My daughter, Vanessa, told me about

your son. I know that words cannot help you now, but pray can lift you on your worst day. We will pray for you daily, and for your family. I am so sorry for your loss.



May God bless you and your family.

Barbara Murphy

To All of the People Who Have Shown Such Kindness,



It's now Friday and I've just read all of these touching letters.



I want to thank everyone for the kindness and love shown to our family through this tragedy.



We buried our beautiful Patrick yesterday and last night I was hit with the magnitude of the word "NEVER". Never will we see his smile or hear his laugh.



As deeply saddened as I am, to realize my mom and dad (Patricks Grandparents) are 100 times sadder and to realize Paul and Fran are 1000 times sadder is almost too much to comprehend.



You are all in my thought and prayers and I hope I get the chance to personally thank each and every one someday.



God Blessings to you,

Joann Folkerts (Auntie Jo)

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He is in God's loving and capable hands. Patrick's spirit WILL live in you. May God bless you.

Dear Cooper Family,



So very sorry for the loss of your son. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you daily.



Rick, Pat, Claire and Ellie Jordan

We knew your family from swimteam and are offering our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. Patrick and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Carol, Ernie, Jeremy and Maggie Resillez

Dear Cooper Family,

We did not know Patrick,nor do we know your family.Our only connection is that we live in Roselle,and one of children goes to Lake Park.When we heard of this terrible tragedy last Sunday,we were stunned and so very saddened. Patrick became everyone's child. While it's almost impossible to make any sense of this, we must look to our faith and know God had a plan for Patrick and he needed him now. Please know you are all in our thoughts and we pray God will give you strength as you try and begin to heal from this difficult loss of your son. God Bless You Coopers.

The Miller Family

Dear Cooper Family-



Patrick has been my dear friend since 3-year old preschool, and I'd like you to know that he was the nicest, most kindest person I have ever came across. He touched so many lives and he was a friend to every person he met. He brightened every room with his smile and his laugh, that no one could forget. I am very blessed because there are so many memories I've had with Pat, that I will be able to treasure for a lifetime.



This sudden loss has struck all of us, and I can not imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this rough time. And remember Pat is watching over all of us in heaven.



Love, Kaitlin

Dear Paul, Francine, John, Maggie, and Homer,

If our family could take away the pain you are feeling we would do it in a heartbeat. However, we know we can't do that. What we can do is be here for you no matter when you may need us. Our family has been blessed with your family's friendship for many years now and we have nothing but the fondest memories of Patrick.Your family now has its own special angel looking out for them. May God be with you as you go through this most difficult time. All our love, Laraine, Tom, John, Tommy, and Joe

DEAR COOPER FAMILY:



ALTHOUGH WE HAVE NEVER MET, I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I CANT IMAGINE THE GRIEF THAT YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL SON. PLEASE KNOW THAT HE WILL BE WITH YOU FOREVER IN YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND HE IS WATCHING OVER YOU. MY CHILDREN AND I WILL PRAY THAT GOD EASES YOUR PAIN.



GOD BLESS YOU,

Words couldn't possibly help ease your pain, but know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. You are surrounded by love...

Dear Paul and Francine,

We shared times together when we were the same age as Patrick; when we knew no tragedies and were innocent in our youth. Though our lives still cross from time to time, we are all bound in your sadness at this moment. If love and prayers were a time machine, we would all go back and change the events of last Sunday, or push forward and speed you through this pain. As all is in God's hands, I can only send you healing prayers and wishes for moments of peace. Know that all who were touched by your family, and in particular, your beautiful son, will be changed forever.

God's grace to you and your family,

Dearest Cooper Family,

Words cannot describe the sorrow we share for you during the mourning for your beautiful son. Know that he is in a wonderful place where he can be your guardian angel. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all and if you need anything, please dont hesitate to let us know.



Annie, Jessica, Lucas, & Ed Schmalbeck

Francine and Paul: Sincere sympathy on the tragic loss of your young son. My oldest grandchild (I have 6) is 14, and I fully understand how this loss must be impacting the entire family. God wanted him for a reason. May you all find comfort and peace. I remember the Higgins children from St. Peter, and of course your mom and dear departed dad. Many prayers. Sincerely, Mrs. Patricia Vitale

My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

Dear Francine and Paul:



It is so hard to find any words that may comfort you at this time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.



Donna & Keith Dunham

Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Patrick touch our lives last year through the baseball season. God bless and keep you through this tragic loss.

I knew Pat for about a year, but with in that time period I got to know him better and better and he became one of my closest friends. The last time I saw Pat was at church the night before his death. It hurts to think that that was the last time I will ever see him again before I go to heaven. However, he's up there now watching over us and protecting us. I am so sorry and I am keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Paul, Francine, John and Maggie,



Each of us is deeply saddened by the loss of your wonderful son. Patrick epitomized “a good, great kid.” Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

With love,

Gail, Alex and Katie Sheluga

Dear Cooper Family,

Our deepest sympathy to your family and to let you know that your in our hearts and prayers.



With Deepest Sympathy,

The Ostby Family

Though I only had a short while to get to know Patrick when I began teaching at St. Walter School (third grade), I remember his sweet, kind, and happy demeanor. I still picture him with a smile on his face and a laugh for anyone. I offer you my condolences. Your family and Patrick will be in my prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that Patrick was so loved here on earth, and even more with the Father in Heaven. My family and I wish you peace and love .

Our family sends our sympathy to your family. We are so saddened by your great loss. Willy attends St. Walter School with Maggie. Our family will keep Patrick and the Cooper family in our prayers.

To John and his Family,

Please know your Jewel Family is there for you. Our prayers are with you and your family.

God Speed-

Dear Paul and Francine,



I don't know how you feel, but it must be so difficult for you. I care that you are hurting and my heart goes out to you. May you feel God's love and Blessings to you and your family.



With Deepest Sympathy,

Jolene

The Beverly family would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family for the sudden loss of your son, Patrick. We have known your family through your son John, for many years, through St. Walters School, & thru RMBA baseball. We have so many happy memories of the days and evenings spent cheering on our boys as they played for you "COACH MR.COOPER". Your loving family will be in our prayers and in our hearts, as we cannot imagine the sorrow you are going through. May God be by your sides at this time and may Mother Mary comfort you all, and espcially, you Francine.

Love,

Patty, Joey, Paul and Marge Beverly

I would like to send our heartfelt condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may God Bless You.

Dear Paul & Francine and family,



Scott has played baseball with and against Patrick since they were small. They were also on the football team together. Words cannot express how sad we are in the loss of your son. He was such a great kid. May God bless you and comfort you always. Know that you are constantly in our thoughts.



Love, Gail, Brian, Tiffany and Scott Fieri

Dear Francine,Paul,Maggie,and John,



Our family is deeply saddened by your lose of Patrick. We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult and challenging moment. May the Lord bless all of you.



The Mildren Family

We are so deeply saddened by your terrible loss. The death of a child is surely the gravest of tragedies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, The McShane Family

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I didn't know Patrick very well but I am saddened by his death. He went to my school and he trained me how to be an altar server. I will miss him and keep him in my prayers.

We are overwhelmed by the kindness being shown to this family. I don't know if people realize the magnitude or the importance of just a note or a thought or just even knowing that they are with us. It means sooooo much. We are so grateful and so blessed and from the bottom of our hearts we say thank you. We only hope that we can thank each and every single person and convey to them our humble thank you in the days to come. God Bless you all. You are true Christians and you are truly kind to this heart broken family.

Dear Cooper family,



We at Union Special (friends of Kris) are holding your family up in prayer that you will find comfort as you mourn the untimely passing of your beloved Patrick.



We send our deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you all.



Friends at Union Special

From years of baseball to LPHS football, to track, we have good memories of Patrick in the Granfeldt family. The right words to say to you are just not coming out right now but please know we hold a special place in our hearts for all of you at this time of grieving.

Paul and Francine,

Although we did not know Patrick personally , we knew you and Maggie from the Roselle Racers swim team. Sean shared with me photos of Patrick from the St. Walter year book, what a handsome young man. Our hearts go out to you.

Thanking of you with caring thoughts and deepest condolences.

Paul, Francine & Family,



We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

All our love, Bob, Liane, Kyle & Trace Jenkins

My son, Freddie, plays football for Lake Park. I was so saddened by this terrible news.



Please know that you are in the Raths thoughts and prayers.

I didnt know patrick, but i know john from jewel. to john and the family my prayers are with you.

Dear Paul, Francine and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts of heartfelt sympathy are with you now and in the days ahead.

I did not know Patrick, but his untimely passing has left a void in everyone. Your handling of this tragedy is quite like that of St. Mary, who watched as her Son Jesus suffered and died on the cross. But Patrick is at peace with Jesus now and is watching over you folks and his high school classmates as a handsome teen saint in heaven. He would not have liked it if you carried in your grief; instead he would like you folks to remember him with joy. Remember that Patrick is not gone at all; he is just away for a time until God calls you home to be with Him. Remember that you and I are pilgrims on this earth, sharing God's love and mercy with those around us just like Patrick did. God saw that Patrick's earthly pilgrimage was completed when the lightning struck. I believe that he is now doing all the things in his eternal life that he never got a chance to do in his short earthly life. So let's try to focus our faith on Jesus as He will help us all in sorrow until one day you will be reunited with Patrick in heaven. Remember that at his funeral it is not really goodbye, it is "see you later alligator in a while crocodile".

Very sorry I won't be there with you all in person but I will be in spirit. My thoughts and prayers will be with you throughout this terrible time in our lives.Love,

We were saddened to hear about your tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Love-

Jackie, Brian & Ryan West

I did not know patrick but, i work with john at jewel. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you

My thoughts are with you and your family.

There are no words that can express my sadness upon hearing about Patrick's death from his Uncle Dan. My sincere and deepest sympathy go out to the entire family.

Francine I can not put into words how I feel for you and all of your family members. My thoughts are with you and your family. May God be with you and guide you though this tragedy.

With all my love and prays.

Jackie-Lynn

Our deepest sympathy to you.

You are in our prayers,

Dear Cooper Family:



I have never met your family but as many others, I have seen this tragic incident on t.v. news and read it in the newspaper. My sincere condolences are with all of you in this very sad and difficult time. I know there are no words that can comfort you in the loss of your beautiful son.



My prayers are with all of you. May God bless you and your family and give you courage and strength to carry on.



Arlene M. Jett

please accept our deepest sympathy for you and your family in your bereavement.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Bob and Sue

My son Nick is a member of the Lake Park football family and played with Patrick. We would like to send our deepest sympathy to your whole family. Our prayers will be with you.

The Plovanich Family

Although I didnt know Patrick, I work with John and am so saddened by your familys loss. I cant imagine why something so horrible would happen to such a wonderful family.

I was so sorry to hear what had happened.If you need someone to talk to at any time. I will be there for you. You and your entire family will be in my prayers forever and always. You have my support to get you through this.

Paul and Francine...

I cant begin to express my sadness over the loss of Patrick. This was a tragic event. I wish you and your family all the best in these sad times. Love to you both Patti

Paul, Francine and family,



Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy go out to you at this dark moment of time. Can't even imagine what you must be going through.



You are in our thoughts and prayers,

I offer my condolences.

Dear Cooper Family,

I read about the tragic lightening accident that took your son. Although we have never met, I am sure I am one of many, many people in the Chicago area who are praying for you in this sad time. We are very sorry for your loss and please accept our deepest sympathy.

Teri Collins

To my Good Friend Dan, I know that you cherish all of your Nieces & Nephews, as do I.....God Bless you.



Prayers also to George,Steve & the entire family hoping that you find your way through this difficult time with the help of God & each other.

Our son, Mike, is part of the Lake Park Football family. We are all deeply saddened by this tragedy and pray for you so you may find some kind of peace and strength.