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Gerald Cook Obituary
Jerry was a graduate of Boston College Class of 1966 and Suffolk Law School Class of 1969. He practiced law in Melrose for numerous years, was an avid golfer and was a longtime member of Bellevue Golf Club. He served on the Melrose Housing Authority for several years and was very active in both Saint Mary's School in Melrose and Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody when his daughters were in attendance.
Jerry spent summers in West Harwich for the past 33 years and loved his trips to Disney World and Ireland.
Jerry was the beloved husband, of 40 years, to Eileen (Dolaher) of Melrose; loving father of Elizabeth Byrne and her husband Jim of Long Island, N.Y., Sarah Vanica and her husband Jon of Hong Kong and Jessica Cook of New York, N.Y. He was the cherished grandfather of Jack, Madeline, William and Eileen; brother of Marjorie Cook of East Harwich, Richard Cook of Melrose, Robert Cook of Melrose, Bryan Cook of Saugus and the late James Cook.
His funeral will be held from Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. in Melrose, on Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at Saint Mary's Church, Herbert Street, in Melrose, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Wyoming Cemetery, in Melrose.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to Saint Mary's School, 4 Myrtle St., Melrose, MA 02176.
For obituary, directions, to order flowers or sign guest book please visit www.gatelyfh.com.
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Rosanna (Pascuccio) Fogarty
January 22, 2010
Mrs. Cook, Jessica, Liz and Sarah:
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
With sympathy,
Rosanna
Renny Cushing
January 21, 2010
Eileen, Liz, Sarah and Jessica,
The Cushings are very sad to learn of Gerry's passing. We have fond memories of him staying at our house at times when he would visit Hampton Beach. He was a great "older" cousin among the extended Chisholm clan, one of Auntie Mamie's grandkids and a real joy.
Our love you and all our Cook cousins.
Renny Cushing
Dick Lane
January 21, 2010
Eileen and Family
So sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. He was always a good friend to me in my banking days. I recall the good times like coming home from the Beanpot in Gerry's car during the "78" blizzard.Also having lunch with Gerry and Atty. Bill Brown who were classmates at Suffolk Law
Craig Ackerman
January 20, 2010
Dear Cook Family ,
I am friends with Jim and Liz and had the pleasure of meeting Eileen and Gerry just a couple of times and i just want to offer my thoughts and prayers as you all grieve this loss .May God bless him and keep him !
Your Friend Craig J.Ackerman
Seaford N.Y
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Jim and Deb Kehoe
January 20, 2010
Eileen,
We are saddened to hear of Gerry's passing. He was a good and decent man who was a friend to all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Simone Devenny
January 20, 2010
Mrs. Cook, Liz, Sarah and Jessica,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Cook's passing. He was a wonderful man and I have very fond memories of him. I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May he rest in peace and watch over you all.
Nancy Mullin
January 20, 2010
Dear Eileen,
Not sure if you remember me, we used to work together at Dow Industries in Wilmington. My cousin Judy Forrest told me of Jerry's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember all the nice stories you would tell us at work about your trips to the Cape, and your annual Christmas parties in your home. And I still have the spoon you got me in Ireland for my collection. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
With Sympathy, Nancy Mullin
Madeline & William Vanica
January 20, 2010
Hi Papa,
We will miss you. Please watch over us from Heaven.
Love,
January 19, 2010
To the Cook family I am so sorry for your lost. Jerry will be miss dearl
miss. Our prayers go out to the family&Friends
Johnm&Gail;(Tosi)Connors
NorthPort, FL.
January 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cook family. May you find some peace during this difficult time.
The Irwin Family
January 19, 2010
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Maxine and Jerry Maher
Greg Marnon
January 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sean & Kelly Curran
January 19, 2010
Mrs. Cook and Family, Wishing you all the warm memories of your departed husband, father and grandfather. Our most sincere condolences.
Peter Carr
January 18, 2010
Eileen and the Cook Family,
He was a wonderful man, always
doing good deeds for his many friends and will be missed. You
are in our thoughts and prayers,both here and in Ireland.
Margaret & Peter Carr of Bradenton,FL, Dage Power of Ardmore and Ann & Tom Phelan of
Carlow, Ireland
EA KELLY
January 18, 2010
Our thoughts and condolences are with you.
Michael Briggs
January 18, 2010
To Eileen and the Cook Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss and our thoughts will remain with you during this most difficult time.
Kindly,
Michael Briggs and Chatham Bars Inn Staff
john keough
January 18, 2010
to the family of gerry cook,
we were deeply saddened to hear the news of gerry's passing. many memories of gerry, the cook family and great days in melrose and at st. mary's come back when a friend is lost. gerry could be counted on for the good joke, a fast quip, and the gift of laughter to any conversation. it was a great surprise to run into him one time at ballybunion in ireland. we both shared a love of irish golf courses and i always enjoyed sharing 'a jar or two' as the irish say. we will remember him in our prayers and fondly in our memeories.
........jake keough and betty gilbert
January 18, 2010
Eileen and the Cook family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss.You will be remembered in my prayers.
Marie Wood
Nokomis, Fl
January 18, 2010
Eileen and Family,
My thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Kathi Rogers
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