Wallace P. Cooney ’54

Wallace Cooney died from multiple system atrophy June 28, 2013, at his home in Montebello in Alexandria, Va.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he prepared at William Penn Charter in Philadelphia. At Princeton he majored in economics, was a member of Colonial Club and the Pre-Law Society, and was active in sports. He served two years in the Army in Germany as a first lieutenant.

Wally graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and became an associate at Drinker, Biddle & Reath in Philadelphia. He then became vice president of the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, where he worked for more than 25 years.

Wally participated in his children’s activities as a coach of the Wyndmoor Little League baseball teams and scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 177 for over a decade. Wally was on the board of governors of Colonial Club for more than 20 years and also served his community
in many capacities. After moving to Alexandria, he was an usher at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church until his health no longer allowed him to continue.

He is survived by Grace, his wife of 55 years; seven children; and 20 grandchildren. The class extends condolences to all the family and is honored by his service to our country.