Obituary of Dorothy Virginia Cooper

Cooper, Dorothy, Virginia nee:Zimmermann, age 98, life-long resident of Englewood Cliffs, on Wednesday October 12, 2016. Prior to being a homemaker, she was an Accountant for the Boy Scouts of America for 10 years. She was the oldest senior parishioner of the First Reformed Church of the Palisades and member of the Prayer Chain. Dorothy was an avid gardener, a fabulous cook, and always well informed of the day's events. Beloved wife of the Late William Cooper. Devoted mother of Claire Ferrante and Kerry Howard. Adored mother-in-law of Bruce Howard. Cherished grandmother of Erika and Vanessa. Dear aunt of Virginia Collins. Pre-deceased by her sister Katherine Anderson and her brother Harold Zimmermann. The family will receive their friends on Friday 3:00 -7:00 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library". The funeral will leave Saturday at 11:30 am for religious services in The First Reformed Church Of The Palisades at 12:00 PM. For condolences, directions, or information (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com