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See the stars in your backyard

At home, celebrities make good neighbors by giving to their communities

By Emily Sweeney, Globe Staff | September 2, 2007

In Kingston, Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper and his wife, Marianne Leone, from the HBO series "The Sopranos," have been active in town affairs and in advocating for children with special needs. Cooper attended a career day at the local elementary school, and he and his wife have attended School Committee meetings. They helped raise money for Handi Kids Summer Camp in Bridgewater, and established the Jesse Cooper Foundation in memory of their 17-year-old son, who died of complications from cerebral palsy in 2005. Jesse was a sophomore at Silver Lake Regional High School. The couple serve on the board of directors of AccesSportAmerica, a nonprofit organization that supports athletic programs for people with disabilities.