Photo courtesy of Rossi Funeral Home - Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
James William Cookerly 75 of Monroe Township, NJ, died peacefully on Monday April 22, 2024 at Penn Medicine, Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro, NJ after a long battle with cancer.
Jim was born in Harrisburg, Pa., grew up in New Cumberland, Pa and moved to Northern Virginia, Fairfax County in 1983, residing there with his wife Debbie and son Ryan, until they settled to Monroe Township, NJ in 2014. James attended Penn State University, Harrisburg Campus 1966 - 1967, prior to joining the United States Navy. Jim served in the Navy during the Vietnam War from 1967 until being honorable discharged in 1971.
When he left the Navy, Jim went on to have a career as a Defense Contractor / Consultant for over 37 years retiring from Zimmerman Associates, Inc. in Washington DC. Jim had proud memories of being instrumental in both the Nuclear Submarine and B-1 Bomber programs.
Jim was an avid sports fan following all levels of baseball, basketball and football. He especially enjoyed following Penn State Football.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Deborah L. “ Debbie “ ( nee Truscott ), Loving Son Ryan and his wife Meghan, and two cherished grandchildren, Thomas and Connor. Jim is also survived by his caring sister Keri Moore and her husband Jerry.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim’s family for thier loss. Goodbye old friend. We sure had some good times in the Penn State Harrisburg area WE ARE. Fair winds and following seas on the rest of ur journey you will be missed
Rick Elyar
May 07, 2024 | Lebanon, PA | Friend
I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Jim was a great guy that I worked with over the years. He was a very hard charger with a talent to get the job done . He was well liked by all he worked with and was well known through the Navy logistic commands. I enjoyed working with him and had some really good times at meetings and conferences over the years. My sincere condolences to his family during this difficult time.
Curt Fulfer
April 27, 2024 | Work
Sending sincere condolences to the Cookerly family from long-ago friends Tom and Beverly Johnson
Beverly Johnson, Gulfport, FL
April 27, 2024 | Friend
Jim had such an impact on so many lives and left wonderful memories for so many of us. I’ll always be touched by his humor, big heart and love of family.
My heart and healing thoughts go out to the Cookerly and Cookerly-Moore families. Jim will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.
Rest in peace Cousin.
Kim Schultz
April 26, 2024 | Virginia Beach, VA | Family
Such a really nice guy.RIP
Penn Davidson
April 25, 2024 | School
Correction my email address is [email protected] Sue Winters
Sue Winters
April 25, 2024 | Other
Keri, so sorry for your loss of your brother. Weird thing is that you have been on my mind the last few days. If you ever want to reach out my email address is: [email protected]
Sue Winters
April 24, 2024 | Other
