Thomas Astley Cooper II

Thomas Astley Cooper II, born on July 19, 1936, returned to his creator on June 18, 2025. Tom married his Lower Moreland High School sweetheart, June Danenberger, on September 7, 1957. His unwavering faith in God and his 66 year marriage were the center of his life.

Tom and June were blessed with 6 children Aleta (Jeff), Anita (Fran), Alane (Steve), Allison (Dan), Anne (Matt), and Tom. They have 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, with 1 more on the way. He was the anchor of the family, grounding his children and their spouses with love, guidance, and strength. He was the son of Thomas Astley Cooper and Elmira Betts Cooper and brother to Keith (Hilma), Neil (Barbara) and Priscilla (Fred).

Tom graduated with a BA from Haverford College and a BS from Drew University. He completed programs in Graduate Management at the Wharton School and Management Development at Harvard Business School. Tom began his career in Christian ministry at Metuchen Methodist Church, Jim Thorpe Methodist Church, and Bala Cynwyd Methodist Church.

Tom’s business career was vast, with highlights including Girard Bank: President & Director; Mellon Bank Corp: Vice Chairman & Director; Bank of America: Bank of America Corp: President & Director; Invest Corp: President & CEO; Bank of America Travelers Checks: CEO; Goldome FSB: President & CEO; TAC Bank Shares: President, Director & CEO; Chase Federal Bank: President, Chairman & CEO. He also served as Director of Triton Industries, Delaware North Corp, Wheeling Island Gaming, Renaissance Re (RNR), Flatiron Credit Company, and BISYS.

Tom gave generously of both his time and resources, leaving a lasting impact on his community and setting a powerful example for his family. Tom served as President of Marco Island Lutheran Church; Chairman of the Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania; Chairman of Southeast Pennsylvania Red Cross Blood Program; and served on the Board of Directors for Jefferson University Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Surgeons, and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.

Tom enjoyed spending time on Long Beach Island with his wife and family, where he was an active member of the Brant Beach Yacht Club and proudly served as Commodore.

His legacy lives within us, a quiet strength, fierce wisdom, and unshakable resolve passed down from a man who faced the world with courage, carved his path with intelligence and pride and placed family above all. We will miss our rock, but we take comfort in knowing he walks with God and is reunited with our mom June and our sister Alane in heaven.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 26 at 11:00 am at Marco Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Naples Community Hospital or the Marco Lutheran Church.