Rick was born in Jacksonville, FL, on May 2, 1968. Subsequent relocations took him to Houston, TX; Waukegan, IL; Lancaster, OH; and Tampa, FL. He attended school in Lancaster and Tampa, where he graduated from Gaither High School. He graduated from University of South Florida in 2012.
Rick was a friendly, outgoing person who had many friends and interests; the most important interest being his daughter Madison and his son Jake. He also enjoyed nature and was an avid walker. His interests included volunteering, reading, music, and history. During the pandemic he revived an interest in puzzles and always had one in progress.
He volunteered for a number of things, but was particularly interested in WMNF radio and the Foodbank. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed assistance.
Rick is survived by his children, Madison and Jake Cooper; his parents Mary Ann and Dick Cooper; his brother Paul and brother-in-law Hugo Giraldo; and his sister Laura and niece Ellie Davison.
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