Douglas T. Cook

1958 - 2012

Douglas T. Cook obituary, 1958-2012, 53, Spotswood

BORN

1958

DIED

2012

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Spotswood Funeral Home - Spotswood

475 Main Street

Spotswood, New Jersey

Douglas Cook Obituary

Douglas T. Cook

AGE: 53 • Spotswood

Douglas Thomas Cook, 53, of Spotswood, died Sunday, April 29, 2012 at his home after a brief illness. Born in Long Branch, Doug was raised in Monmouth County and lived in Old Bridge for nearly 25 years before settling in Spotswood last year. He was employed as a shipping coordinator for Rimex Metals USA of Edison for the last 17 years. Doug was an accomplished carpenter and cabinet maker who enjoyed listening to jazz music, playing guitar and singing karaoke. Doug was proud to be a friend of Bill's.

Predeceased by his father, Albert Cook in 1983, he is survived by his mother, Lois M. (Van Horne) Cook of Spotswood; his brother, Kevin P. Cook of East Brunswick; his companion, Patricia Mayer of Spotswood, and; his stepchildren, Jamie and Brian O'Neil of Old Bridge.

Cremation was private. The family will receive friends at a Memorial Service this evening (Wednesday) from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Spotswood Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Spotswood. A Mass honoring Doug's life will be offered at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, or online at www.cancer.org/donate would be appreciated. To send an email note of condolence to the family, please visit www.spotswoodfuneralhome.com.

Published by Home News Tribune on May 2, 2012.
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PEACE MY FRIEND!! John C.

May 4, 2012

Doug was an amazing guy. I was lucky to have known him for 25 years. He was the best stepdad to my best friend Jamie and Brian. We all love you Doug. Rip

tara Fraley

May 3, 2012

Dear Kevin and Lois. We were saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our prayers in your time of grief, and may God bless Doug. Robert and Claudia Grunden...

Robert Grunden

May 3, 2012

Dear Lois, Kevin & Patricia. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. John Caputo and Teal Bowman

John Caputo

May 2, 2012

Dear Lois, Kevin & Patricia. We are so sorry for your loss. May god shine his light upon Doug. May he bless him and keep him always.

Greg & Cathy Cordes

May 2, 2012

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