Services Scheduled In Honor Of The Late Bridgeport Police Officer Cooper Whiteside

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A Celebration of Life in honor of the late Bridgeport Police Officer Cooper Whiteside, who was killed in a motorcycle crash with girlfriend Brittany Islami on July 13, has been scheduled for Friday, July 24, in Bethel.

The service is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Walnut Hill Community Church, 156 Walnut Hill Road in Bethel.

"On behalf of Mayor Joe Ganim and the entire City of Bridgeport family, we extend our deepest condolences to Officer Whiteside's family, friends, loved ones, and his brothers and sisters in the Bridgeport Police Department during this incredibly difficult time," Bridgeport officials said in a statement. "We also keep the family and loved ones of Brittany Islami in our thoughts and prayers as they mourn this heartbreaking loss.

"The passing of one of our own is felt throughout our entire City family. We ask that you keep everyone impacted by this tragedy in your thoughts and continue to support one another in the days ahead.

"In honor of Officer Cooper Whiteside and in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Bridgeport, all flags at municipal buildings will be flown at half-staff until further notice."

From Whiteside's obituary:

In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor Cooper’s life of service to consider a contribution to any of the following: the Bridgeport Police Cadets (300 Congress Street, Bridgeport CT 06604); the GoFundMe established for Brittany Islami’s children https://gofund.me/d3ea52f77. Additionally, mourners attending the service are welcome to bring a non-perishable food item (suggestions: baby formula, diapers, applesauce, toiletries, etc.) to donate to the Walnut Hill Community Church food pantry as another means of honoring Cooper’s legacy of caring for and protecting others in the community.

Whiteside's obituary can be viewed here. The obituary for Islami can be viewed here.