Roger Garth Cooling Jr.
May 15, 1945 - December 02, 2025
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Roger Garth Cooling Jr.
May 15, 1945 - December 02, 2025
Obituary
Roger Garth Cooling, Jr., 80, of Baden, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph, Baden.
Born on May 15, 1945, in Beaver Falls, Roger was the son of the late Roger Garth Cooling, Sr., and Wilma Jean (Liller) Eisenhute.
He began his lifelong love of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1954 as a small boy which then opened up his passion for sports that became part of his identity for over seven decades. An avid baseball and autograph collector, he found joy in stories, the history and simple nostalgia of it all.
He received a bachelor’s degree in science from Slippery Rock University where he received his teaching certificate. He had a love for the English language, whether teaching it to High school students, writing poetry or listening to music with poignant lyrics.
His favorite bird, the red winged blackbird, always brought him back to another favorite hobby, fishing. The sound of the bird calls brought him back to quiet mornings fishing along the streams. He also shared his love of fishing with his family.
He was a devoted and caring grandfather (pap) he loved each grandchild for who they were and embraced them in their uniqueness. His booming voice and crazy excursions and sense of wonder, gregarious nature and overall zest for adventure in life is his legacy. We hope to carry on the same love for life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ann (Bissen) Cooling.
He is survived by his loving daughters, Jennifer (Christian) Dispigna, Marisa (Christian) Kebekus, and Amanda (Larry Booker) Cooling; grandchildren, Christian, Dorian, Derek, and Ava; a brother, William Cooling; his feline companion, Flynn was by his side for the past 7 years; as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends.
In accordance with his wishes, Roger will be cremated, and no services are being planned at this time.
Memorial contributions in Roger’s honor may be directed to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.
The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, was honored to provide care and guidance to Roger’s family during this time.
O, magnetic stream of life.
You bestow jagged reeds of strife.
Such a mixed manner as you
swerve and curve and crook.
And your ripples ,one and one,
reach each other’s hands and run.
Taking and giving, giving and taking.
Magnetic stream, hum to me.
Purr in a velvet key
that pours from a nectarous fortune.
Flow on me ethereal mists.
Trickle over me as dew on webs
while water-skippers dart
and defy the eyes.
Magnetic stream, glide but soft
I, as a leaf that sails a aloft,
journey your seasoned current,
swift and sure,
not to know my destination
’till the moment does come
when the aqueous porter calls.
by R.G. Cooling
7 responses to Roger Garth Cooling Jr.
Diane Guraly says:
December 4, 2025
Was so surprise to see the passing of your dad/ grandpap. He was a special guy and loved doing things with his grandchildren. He loved taking the grandson to the train set ups. I enjoyed his phone calls and he will be missed.
marisa says:
December 5, 2025
Thank you, Diane. My dad told me every time he called you or you spoke on the phone. Dorian and Derek learned a lot from him.
Jim Iorfido says:
December 4, 2025
Sorry for you’re loss your father he was a good man and was lots of fun I will miss him
marisa says:
December 5, 2025
Jim, you were such a valued friend to my dad. I hope you know that and how much he looked forward to talking with you.
Marisa Kebekus says:
December 6, 2025
Paparooni, we miss you.
Christian Di Spigna says:
December 7, 2025
Pap was a renaissance man. He loved music, poetry, sports, movies, art, trivia, and his family. He was as comfortable fishing in a lake in PA as he was wandering the great halls of the MMA in New York City. He was boisterous and had a true zeal to live his best life and be happy. He was a great pal to my grandmother, Liz who adored him. He welcomed me into his family with his monstrous embrace and treated me like a son. I loved talking baseball, vintage movies, and so many other things with him on many of those late night calls. He was my friend beyond being my father-in-law. Newsboy caps, vintage baseball shirts, and argyle socks were just a few of his fashion trademarks and some of what we shared in common. Tough to lose an old soul, explorer, and character like RGC. The world is less interesting and worse off without his presence. I will miss my friend, my dad, and my partner in crime, dearly. His spirit lives on…
marisa says:
December 10, 2025
That’s lovely, thank you.