Lt. Robert Cooney 1964-2008
On Tuesday, February 19, 2008, Lieutenant Robert J. Cooney, Commander of the Mobile Reserve Unit was off-duty when he fell off the roof of his home. He was taken to Barnes-Jewish Hospital where he was pronounced dead due to injuries suffered in the fall. Lieutenant Cooney was 43 years old and a 19 year veteran of the Department. He is survived by his wife, a 13 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. A trust fund has been set up for the family of Lt. Robert J. Cooney. Contributions can be mailed to:
Cooney Trust Fund
AG Edwards/Wachovia Corp.
10369 Clayton Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
or call Karen Webb at 314-991-7848
The family has requested that donations be made to the trust in lieu of flowers.
Rob was Laurell’s Police Expert for what was real for St. Louis. His help was instrumental in getting things right, especially in "Incubus Dreams". He will be missed.