O B I T UA R I E S irreparable loss his mother, Izetta Roberts Cooper; his sons, Adam Roberts Egerton Cooper and Joseph Nehemiah Cooper; their mother, Jewell Egerton Cooper; his sisters and brothers-in-law: Dawn Cooper Barnes and Milton Nathanial Barnes, Lisa Cooper Green and Nigel Green; his nephew and godson Nyema Nassau Barnes; nephews Julien Nathanial Barnes, Henry Roland Barnes, Zwannah Milton Barnes; Donovan Cooper Patrick; niece Sadayah Dawn Barnes; his aunts Williette Cooper, Angeline Cooper, Mary Ann Cooper Melton, Wannie Cooper, Julia Harris, Celestine Klaypoe, Estella Greaves, and Marlene Chavis; Cousins Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Diggs, Ellen Sahwo Mitchell; his dear friends Cynthia Garber and Lonzetta Jallah; his godmother Agnes Cooper Dennis; the cooper family; the Johnson family and Jamale clan; the Roberts family; the Morris family, and many very loving friends and relatives. Alonso Tamayo Avellan ’76 Alonso Tamayo Avellan of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, formerly of Panama City, Panama, passed away August 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Emma Tamayo and devoted father, son, and brother. Alonso was a graduate of The Governor’s Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy), Byfield, MA, and Northeastern University, Boston, MA, where he learned to be a scholar, businessman, and model employee. Alonso was a good man who lived life fully and overcame adversities as a result of his spirituality, faith and inner strength. He was well cared for at Massachusetts General Hospital by Drs. Igor Palacios and Lawrence Blaszcowsky, among others, and demonstrated valor and dignity in the face of unfortunate illness.
Bob Kruger ’77 Mr. Robert Kruger, Jr., age 58, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 8, 2016 after a brief illness. Bob was born in
Albany, New York, on May 1, 1958, the oldest son of the late Robert Kruger, Sr. and Margaret Alex Kruger. The family relocated to Cape Elizabeth, Maine in 1968, where Bob distinguished himself as a scholar and athlete, becoming the CrossCountry State Champion of Maine in 1976. He was a 1981 graduate of The United States Military Academy at West Point. While attending West Point he was a member of the Corps Squad in indoor and outdoor track as well as cross-country. He was commissioned as a 2LT of Infantry in the United States Army on May 27, 1981. Bob served proudly as a platoon leader, executive officer, and supply officer in the 101st Airborne Division. Following the career course at Ft. Benning, GA, Bob served in the 82nd Airborne Division, commanded two companies, and led his men into combat during Operation Just Cause in Panama, as well as Operation Golden Pheasant in Honduras. He also deployed to the Middle East as a member of the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force. Among his many awards and decorations, he was most proud to have earned the Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist badge with combat star, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. After attaining the rank of major, Bob left active service and began working for Michelin as the plant engineer in Opelika, AL; however, as world conditions changed, he returned to work for the Department of the Army in the “Battle Lab” at Ft. Benning, GA, where he continued to work until he became ill. Among his wide interests, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, target practice, flying model airplanes, history, and service academy football. Bob and his wife, Cindy, attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Carrollton, Georgia. Bob leaves behind a large and loving family as well as a wide circle of friends, all of whom will miss his gregarious personality and his fierce loyalty. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Hardegree Kruger, daughter, Abigail Kruger of Columbus, GA; his goddaughter, Beth Hardegree Shaw, her husband, Major(P) Derrick Shaw, U.S. Army and “The Grands,” Lilly, Anna and Liam; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Basten (Karen), Chicago, IL; Mr. and Mrs. Brian Rivotto (Amy), North Reading, MA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Eric Kruger (Maureen), Cape Elizabeth, ME, and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kruger (Erin), Kennesaw, GA; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Rollins (Becky), Villa Rica, GA. Nieces and nephews, Tim, Brad, and Ali Rivotto, North Reading, MA, Casey and Conner Kruger, Kennesaw, GA, Ian and Liam Kruger, Cape Elizabeth, ME, Will and Samantha Rollins, Villa Rica, GA; In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his godson, SGT Michael Hardegree.
Raul Valdes-Fauli ’86 Coral Gables banker Raul G. ValdesFauli, a prominent businessman and member of an influential family both in Miami and pre-Castro Cuba, died in early September 2016. Valdes-Fauli, 48, was president and CEO of Professional Bank and the son of former Coral Gables mayor Raul J. Valdes-Fauli. His father said the family was “surprised and crushed.” “We greatly regret the passing of Raul G. Valdes-Fauli, a beloved father, husband, son, brother and friend,” a statement issued Friday evening by his family said. “His death came far too soon, but his memory will endure forever in the hearts of all those who loved him. We respectfully request privacy at this difficult moment of grieving.” “He was a wonderful young man, a great father,” said the elder ValdesFauli, whose own father, Raul Ernesto Valdes-Fauli, was a lawyer who represented banking and sugar interests in pre-Castro Cuba. The younger Valdes-Fauli, who is survived by his wife, Martha, and two sons, was an active member of South Florida society and was occasionally quoted in Miami Herald stories on the state of the economy and banking matters. In a Herald story published in August, he discussed a two-day mid-July visit to an invitation-only banking
workshop in Havana. ValdesFauli said he had decided to attend the workshop in hope of better understanding the Cuban banking system, meeting some central bankers in person and seeing how Cuban banks are working with private Cuban entrepreneurs. The local boards he served on included the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center Trust and the Miami Finance Forum. “He was a wonderful banker, a very responsible member of the community and boards,” his father said. Valdes-Fauli graduated from Lake Forest College in Chicago and received a master’s in business administration from the University of Miami. He also served in the Peace Corps in Honduras in 1991, his father said.
Chris Genovese ’05 Christopher “Geno” Genovese of Woburn, passed away May 28, at the age of thirty. Chris is the beloved son of Gary J., and Katie (Carver) Genovese of Woburn. Chris attended Woburn Public Schools until the eighth grade then moved on to Governor Dummer Academy in Byfield. There he captained both the hockey and football teams, playing varsity golf as well. Christopher graduated from Assumption College in 2009, where he majored in business and was also the captain of the hockey team. Chris continued his love of golf and hockey while beginning his career at Molding and Millwork in Northborough. In addition to his parents, Chris will be deeply missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Chris was a fun loving person with a great zest for life. Chris is lovingly survived by his parents, Gary and Kate Genovese of Woburn, loving siblings Dan Genovese of Moscow and Jessie Mayes and her husband Bryan of Newton. Also survived by many devoted aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss him dearly along with his faithful and devoted dog Frankie.
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