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RICHARD F. COOK LT. BFD (RET.)

RICHARD F. COOK LT. BFD (RET.) obituary, West Roxbury, MA

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RICHARD COOK Obituary

COOK, Richard F. Lt. BFD (Ret.) Of West Roxbury, May 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Muriel (Grant). Loving father of Kelly Yannalfo and her husband Paul of Andover, Brian Cook of Roslindale, Jason Cook and his wife Larissa of Bellingham. Devoted Papa of Christopher Cook, Paul and Sophia Yannalfo, Tiffany Easter, and Kevin Cook. Former husband of Judith Elias. Brother of Charles "Buddy" Cook, Jr. and his wife Lucille, Judy Peterson and her husband Darrell, Ronald Cook and Leo Cook. Stepdad of Jason Mahoney and his wife Jenn of the South End and Kevin Mahoney and his girlfriend Frankie of Roslindale. Beloved "Cookie" to Jack and Ryan Mahoney. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and his furry four-legged friend, Henry. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, May 16th at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Monday 3-8 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Late Vietnam Veteran, US Army, member of VFW 2902 and Boston Firefighters Local 718. In lieu of flowers donations in Richard's memory may be made to Fisher House Boston, PO Box 230, South Walpole, MA 02071. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from May 11 to May 14, 2017.

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Sandy Cook Gamboa

May 9, 2018

Thinking of my cousins, Buddy, Ronnie, Judy and Leo on Richies anniversary.

Linda Parrelli-Ferzoco

May 24, 2017

Dear Leo and Family,

Was so sorry to hear of Richie's passing. Lots of fun times many years ago, he was a funny guy..I will keep him in my prayers!

Geri Howrd

May 15, 2017

Richie rest in peace. Richie was always a fun guy and a good friend to many. My condolence to Richie's family .
Geri Howard

Lou Catano

May 15, 2017

Thoughts and prayers with everyone. Great neighbor and a great guy.

May 13, 2017

My sincerest condolences to your family during this time of grief. Please find comfort in the verses at Jeremiah 29: 11-13

May 12, 2017

I have many wonderful memories of you when you were younger. Staying at your house was always so much fun...except when there was a storm, and we all had to scrunch in the closet until it was over. I am so thankful to have had the chance to be with my cousins from time to time. Rest easy, dear cousin, until we see each other again.

mike Grig

May 12, 2017

One of the great men I worked with at Fire Dept in the time I spent there. Always helpful and deserved the most respect that one could ask for. I will forever remember him for the way he treated all of us at Fire H Q.. Rest in Peace good friend.. and thank you for your service.

Sandra Cook Gamboa

May 12, 2017

Rest In Peace, cousin.

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15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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16

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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16

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Theresa Church

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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