Tributes have been paid following the death of well-known Derry businessman, Danny Cooley.
Danny, of D Cooley Jewellers, opened his first shop on Butcher Street in 1979 and another on Shipquay Street in 1980.
After a fire severely damaged the Butcher Street store, Cooley's dedicated themselves to their Shipquay Street location in which they are still in today.
Danny's granddaughter previously spoke to MyDerry about the legacy of this long-standing family business.
She said: "My grandfather Danny Cooley first opened D Cooley Jewellers in Butcher Street in 1979 accompanied by his daughter Brenda, my mother, who left school at aged 16 to help her father.
"My mother would tell me that my grandmother prayed continuously for the success of the business as he opened up in one of the toughest times in Northern Ireland but persevered in business despite the bombs and bullets."
In 2004 Danny Cooley immortalised iconic Derry landmarks in his History of Derry ring alongside the late Michael McGuinness.
Additionally, in 2013 Erin's grandfather Danny was awarded a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Award, surrounded by all his family to celebrate his hard work and dedication through the years.
In a social media post today, the Cooley family paid tribute to the business founder, father and grandfather.
On Instagram, the family said: "It’s with broken hearts we announce the passing of Danny. A businessman but most importantly a family man who will be forever missed and in our hearts."
As a mark of respect, D Cooley Jewellers will be closed on Monday November 22.
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