Eileen G. Cooney East Providence, Rhode Island Obituary

Eileen G. Cooney

Eileen G. Cooney passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, March 1. Born in Providence on June 9, 1943, Eileen was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Quinn) and Noel J. Cooney. Eileen attended St. Mary Academy - Bay View and graduated from Trinity College in Washington, D.C. Her career began as a social worker in Boston but then turned to law. She was an honors graduate of Suffolk University Law School where she was on the editorial board of the Law Review. Eileen clerked for Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice Joseph Bevilaqua. She then was appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General handling civil litigation, trials and appeals before going into the private practice of the law. The Rhode Island Bar Association awarded Eileen the Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award for her volunteer work with women in need at Dorcas Place. Eileen is survived by her four sisters, Rosemary Dean (Jack), Susan Murphy (Jim), Karen Burke (Joe) and Patricia Dandrea (Brian). She is survived by her thirteen nieces and nephews and thirteen grand-nieces and nephews. She was devoted to them all. Eileen enjoyed her Irish heritage, it’s history, music, literature, landscape and people. Eileen also loved politics, especially at the local level. She was actively involved in the Cranston Democratic Party and volunteered for several candidates. The funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 from the Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home 230 Waterman St. Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Paul’s Church, 1 St. Paul Place, Edgewood. Burial will follow in St Francis Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 4-7pm. Donations in Eileen’s memory should be sent to St. Mary Academy - Bay View, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI. 02915. C
June 9, 1943 - March 1, 201906/09/194303/01/2019
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Susan Pacheco
February 22, 2020
How I enjoyed Eileen's descriptions of the many Cooney gettogethers with her sisters, brothers-in law and of course all those special and accomplished nieces and nephews! How she loved all of you!

Susan Pacheco


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Cynthia Hiatt
March 9, 2019
I extend my sympathies to Eileen's family. Eileen was very kind and helpful to me when I was starting out as a lawyer.

Cynthia Hiatt
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Steven Stycos
March 8, 2019
i am sorry to hear of Eileen's death. She worked to make Cranston a better place through the Democratic Party. Years ago, she ran for City Council. More recently she has been an active member of the Cranston Democratic City Committee helping with campaign advice, mailing... Continue Reading
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Connie Godin
March 7, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy to Eileen's sisters. She w as a dear beloved friend, since 4th grade and forever after. She was so wise, eloquent and witty. She was also selfless and devoted to her family.
Henry and I will so miss her. Connie Lynch Godin
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March 6, 2019
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John O'Leary
March 6, 2019
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Eileen. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with Eileen and you at this sad time.
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Peggy Cooney
March 5, 2019
My condolences to Eileen's family on your loss. Eileen was a pleasure to know. She was vibrant and interested in people and getting to know them. May she rest in peace. My prayers are with you at this time.
Peggy Cooney
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March 5, 2019
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John O'Leary
March 5, 2019
To the dear sisters of Eileen and family,

Please accept my condolences on the passing of Eileen. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Eileen and you at this difficult time. RIP Eileen.
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Linda Andreoni
March 3, 2019
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Attorney Susan A Pacheco
March 6, 2019
I had the privilege to practice law with Eileen for well over a decade and how I enjoyed our days in the office and out side the office. Eileen was an outstanding attorney who was a zealot in court and a very kind and concerned lawyer to her clients. It was always grea... Continue Reading