Southside man remembered for generosity, helping keep neighborhood litter free
In 1928 a little boy was born in the family homestead on 6 Chestnut St. in Batavia. LaVerne C. Cooley Jr. graduated from Batavia High School and furthered his education at Fredonia School of Music. He worked most of his career as an organist for St. Paul Lutheran Church on Washington Avenue for 42 years. One of his favorite hobbies was his love for small-scale trains. These
Source: thebatavian.com