Arie Lawrence Kooger, age 90, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, January 20, 2025 at his home. Arie was preceded in death by his beloved wife Martha “Mart” Kooger. He had several siblings that also preceded him in death: Lawrence Kooger, Elizabeth Kooger, Myrtle Mundy, Lucille Kinney and Frank Kinney. He is survived by his two brothers, Jacob Kooger and Lester Kinney. He had 5 children: Debra (Richard) Presco, Arie “Steve” (Kathleen) Kooger, Carol (James) Ribakusky, JoAnn Gonzalez and William (Lisa) Kooger. He had 12 grandchildren: Richard (Emily) Presco, Christina (Eric) Longenbach, Frankie (JuRee) Presco, Brian (Becky) Kooger, Tara (Ryan) Klos, Courtney (Bryan) Kveglis, Meaghann Kooger-Ribakusky, Jonath Gonzalez, Kevin (Kiersten) Gonzalez, Amanda Gonzalez, Joseph Kooger and Michell (Ryan) Gervasi as well as 14 great grandchildren: Nicholas Kooger, Caroline Kooger, Braedan Klos, Madison Klos, Kayla Kveglis, Tyler Presco, Mackenzie Presco, Peightyn Presco, Marleigh Presco, Greystan Presco, Jared Creed, Dylan Miller, Vincent Presco and Clair Presco. Arie was born on October 10, 1934 to Lawrence Kooger and Dorothy Kooger. Arie was an entrepreneur at heart with a roofing and landscaping company. He also worked for the township of Mount Olive for 30 years. He loved to work and was proud of his accomplishments. Arie continued to work until the age of 85.
All services are private at the request of the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/
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Jack & Lyn Presco says
January 22, 2025 at 4:29 amSteve, Debbie & Family,
No one can write or say any words that will help you with the sorrow that you bear, but may it somehow help you to know there are others who care. May God surround you with His Love & undergird you with His Grace. May your faith give you strength & the prayers of others provide you comfort. Grieving is healthy &.most importantly memories will help to heal the ache & emptiness in time.
Jacob Kooger says
January 22, 2025 at 6:19 pmDebbie, Stevie,Carol, JoAnn,Billy and family.
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a hard working man and was fun to grow up with as a brother. I will always remember fun times with him on the farm and always being a jokester with his 7 siblings. We are so glad he never lost his the sense humor.
Love,
Uncle Jake & Aunt Monica
Angie Presco says
January 23, 2025 at 1:30 amOur sincere sympathy to the entire family. We will surely miss your dad. He was one of a kind and we always enjoyed seeing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during the difficult days ahead.
Love, John & Angie Presco