Joseph H. Coover's Obituary
Joseph Harold Coover, age 77, of Seaford, DE, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Tidal Health Peninsula Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. Born on November 28, 1945, in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Enos W. and Elizabeth E. (Barnes) Coover.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, after high school, at age 20, he enlisted in the United States Army, honorably serving from 1965 until 1967. He was awarded the National Defense Service Metal and Good Conduct Medal and was a proficient sharpshooter. Later his path would lead him to making his home in Sussex County. where he met the love of his life, Roseanna, and they would spend over two decades together, creating many happy memories. Joseph’s leadership skills and his natural ability as a handyman, led to a lengthy career as a maintenance supervisor for a local manufactured home community. In his spare time, he enjoyed following sports, but especially NASCAR and his favorite driver of all time, Jeff Gordon. More than anything, Joseph was loving and devoted to his family, and he treasured the time spent together at cookouts and holidays, particularly Christmas. He adored all of his beloved grandchildren, whom he loved to refer to as his “rugrats.” Joseph’s smile and his presence will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Riggs, and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his beloved partner of twenty-three years, Roseanna M. Deboeser; his son, Joseph H. Coover, Jr. (Jennifer); his daughters, Sharon Eggers (Steve), Joanna Sweetman (Melissa), and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be private.
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