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Thomas Cook Obituary
AGE: 54 • Keansburg
Thomas E. Cook Jr., 54, of Keansburg, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Deborah Hospital. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he resided in Keansburg for more than 40 years. Graduate of Keansburg High, he managed Pizza City, a family owned business for several years. Now has been employed by the U.S. Postal Service for the last 13 years.
Thomas was a loving father to his children, Roxanne and Thomas and a proud grandfather of Carlos and Jazlyn. He was a devoted son to his parents, Anna and Tom and a great brother to Richard, Alice, Mary Ella and Karen. He was a wonderful Uncle (Fester) to Kayla, Amanda, Marissa, Ashley, Vinny, Michael, Dawn, Lisa and Erica. Family and friends knew they could count on him for anything. He will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 at Laurel Funeral Home, 201 Laurel Ave., West Keansburg. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, June 9 at St. Ann Church, Carr Ave., Keansburg. A private cremation will follow at a later date.
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Roxanne Torres
February 12, 2012
I miss you so much. I love you daddy <3
November 23, 2011
We miss you so much. Joe misses you so much. Please watch over him, he really needs you.
DAD, THOMAS, ALICE, UNCLE ROYGENE NORTH CAROLINA
ALICE
September 24, 2011
i will always remember and cherish this day we all went to north carolina. this was the last time we would spend our vacations together. i miss you each and every day. i want to thank you for helping to bring our family closer together. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, LOVE YOU, MISS YOU.
ALICE WILLOW COOK
July 22, 2011
THOMAS,
It is hard to come to terms with the fact that you were taken from us so suddenly and unexpectedly! Just when you think the hurt is over and you come to accept a memory comes to you and the hurt comes back all over again. I would rather live with the hurt and keep the memories then accept what happened and lose you!
You will always have a place in my heart and my soul.
LOVE YOUR SISTER
ALICE
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karen landry
July 18, 2011
My Dear Brother, I can't believe It has been over a month since you left us unexpectedly....I miss you so much, I just keep waiting for you to walk thru mom and dad's door, but unfortunately it never happens....but I know you are with us and watching over us...Your grandchildren came down for the wkend and I can't believe how big they have gotten. They miss you very much...Just like we all do...I especially miss that beautiful big smile and how red your face use to get from laughing so hard...I wish there was a phone in heaven so I could hear your voice again.....I love you my brother and until we meet again keep everyone laughing up there with your funny jokes and pranks....xxxxoooo
Jennifer Nadal
July 18, 2011
I can't believe it has been over a month that you are gone. I truly believe you are now a guardian angle watching over the one's you love & cherish!
There is not a day that passes that something does not remind me of you. A simple word, a song, something on the radio, a place and so on..... There is so much to miss about you. My heart will always be filled with wonderful memories that I will cherish forever.
Dennis Major
July 10, 2011
To Mr and Mrs Cook & family,
I'm at a loss for words about Tom. I just found out this evening from my nephew about Tom's passing. I try to chat with Tom when I had a chance. May he rest in peace. If you need to find me here my email:[email protected].
May God Bless all of you. Dennis M.
Mary Ella Cook-Winkler
July 6, 2011
My dear brother, Thomas
I can't believe we lost you. You were and will always be an important member of our family. I feel such an emptiness since you left us. I will miss all your calls, the ones when you just wanted to talk but most of all the ones when you called with a joke or with your famous April Fool's pranks. I'll never forget the year I finally got you back :) You were a great brother who was taken from us much too soon. God must have needed you more than we did. You can rest easy knowing I will take care of mom & dad down here while you watch over them from above. Please hold my little angels in heaven until I can and know I will be here for your kids until you see them again. I Love you Thomas and will miss your smile. Love Mary Ella
Dad & Tom
July 2, 2011
Jennifer Geahr
June 11, 2011
Words cannot express how much u are missed and loved by many. You were like a 2nd Dad to me. I remember u helping me rollerskate at Roxies birthday party. You were the nicest man would do anything for anyone just wish I couldve said goodbye.I know your in a better place now with no more pain please watch over Roxie and Jazzy n Armando and please say hi to my Dad for me. Thanks!! Love ya RIP
Raquel Castillo
June 10, 2011
Tommy, you will be missed. All fond memories. Rip my brother. Raquel Castillo
Tom Gorman
June 9, 2011
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies and prayers for Mary Ella and family, that you may find strength and comfort in your loss.
Susan Donnelly (Zecchino)
June 8, 2011
Tom we grew up with you and all i can say is that the times i remember you from the streets of keansburg teasing Joe D and to the keansburg boardwalk, boy were they fun times i haven't seen you since we were kids and to find this out is just so sad i will miss you, you were a great guy and my deepest sympothy is with your family in this difficult time, God Bless !!
Vicki, Eddie & Jack Aldred
June 8, 2011
Our thoughts prayers are with you and your family. He will be deeply missed. Your Dad is in a better place and now he is your guardian angel! He can watch over you and help you more than ever. When you are having an extra bad day or feel lonely, just talk to him. He will answer you in your dreems.
Eydie Cocuzza-DiRenzo
June 8, 2011
Thomas you will be missed by so many people. We will always remember you, Pizza City, the "Burg" too many memories to be forgotten my friend! So long for now, until we meet again...R.I.P <3
Sheli Slocum Cammarata
June 8, 2011
My heart is saddened for your family and pray for comfort to all.. with love and huggs
June 8, 2011
Tom I will miss you so much. Going to the ruby mines, down Georgia. You have always been A best friend AND BROTHER to me . I am thankful I had the chance to speak to you on Saturday when you called me.. RIP my friend. Jersey Joe
lisa stem
June 8, 2011
i will alwas miss you in my hart lisa cosentino
lisa stem cosentino
June 8, 2011
i miss you thomas I love You alway
June 8, 2011
Tom Iam sorry I dont want to say goodbye,just that I'll see you on the other side love and miss you till then.<3
Linda Karabinchak
June 8, 2011
Tom, Anna and family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief
Linda & Jack Karabinchak
Patricia Corcoran
June 8, 2011
Thomas will be missed by many people he was a really nice persona nd would help anybody out if they asked him. My sincere prayers are with all of you. May love of family help in this time of sorrow. Love Tweety
Karen Cook-Landry
June 8, 2011
To My sweet brother Thomas,
My heart has a big hole in it since you havekeft us....Ilove you so much and miss you tremendously...I will miss your beautiful smile and your crazy jokes you always played on everyone especially your family, You always knew how to comfort people when needed but you always seened to put a smile on their face when you left...You truly will be missed but Grandma Cook and Grandma Tarrani are very lucky to have you with them again, maybe your up there trying to teach them how to make a Great Pizza or playing cards with them like you always loved to...You will always be in our hearts and please watch over us especially mommy and daddy because you are now our Gaurdian Angel...Until we meet again, I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER...RIP.XXXOOOO
Roxanne Torres
June 8, 2011
Dad, I miss you so much. Im going to miss joking around with you and you telling me, "Dont be a wiseguy." You were the best Father to Tom & I and the Proudest Grandpa to Carlos & Jazlyn. They really miss you. I know you are watching over us. We Love You Dad.
cathy saunders
June 7, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Christine Kangos
June 7, 2011
Tom was such a kind soul..may his memory last a lifetime in your hearts. My sincere condolences to his family, you are in my prayers. Christine Kangos ( a fellow classmate).
Kevin Collins
June 7, 2011
To the Cook family. I am very sorry for your loss. Tom was a fantastic friend,and a very kind individual.He willl be missed tremendously. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 7, 2011
Thomas,
First my sincere condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Cook,MaryElla ,Jay and the Girls and the extended Cook family. I can't believe that you were in my house last week talking about your surgery. I was glad that you thought of us as your good friends. We will miss your upbeat way and your quirkiness. We all will miss you at the card games and your laugh!!!! It's pretty ironic that a person with a heart so BIG would be gone because of it. R.I.P. THOMAS
Winky, Gail, Sam and Zach
cheryl hynes
June 7, 2011
to the cook family .i am very sorry for ur lost.he was a great guy .he will be in alot of heart's lovehis friend cheryl hynes.
June 7, 2011
I am sorry for your loss Roxanne. I am also sorry that I never got the chance to meet him. You and your family are in my prayers.
~Momma Marie
Pierre MICHEL
June 7, 2011
Tom was a good co-worker, a good person to work around.Tommy you'll be missed greatly among us at trenton P&DC; May the Angels be your friend.
David Faus
June 7, 2011
Tom you will always be missed by many people, but never forgotten, I didnt get the chance to know you like I wanted to, I heard alot of great things about you. They only take the best of us, they were blessed to get you. Your memories will live on, Rest in peace.
Elaine Mcfaulds
June 7, 2011
You will forever be missed. always in our hearts forever
Kay Bullman
June 7, 2011
Tommy You will be missed greatly. We loved every year you came down to visit. I will miss thoses visit and you. Rest in peace. Until we meet again.
Jimmy, Kay Lyn and Kayla
meave mcdonald
June 7, 2011
I AM SORRY ABOUT THOMAS E COOK YOU WILL BE MISS FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY
kevin mayer
June 7, 2011
rip friend.
Lauren Olszewski
June 7, 2011
Uncle Tom, I am happy that I got to see you again. Will miss all the forwarded text messages and I will miss the facebook game requests. He took an Angel in when he took you.
Carlos & Grandpa
Roxanne Torres
June 7, 2011
Jazlyn & Grandpa
Roxanne Torres
June 7, 2011
Dad, I miss you so much. You were the most wonderful Father & Grandfather ever. I know you are watching down on the kids & I. We Love You so much.
Roxanne Torres
June 7, 2011
melissa perez
June 7, 2011
Words can not describe the feeling of loss i feel. Roxanne is my best friend and her family has become like mine. Tom *big daddy* was an amazing man. Everytime we were together we would have such a great time. I will miss him and always remember him. Our world will never be the same without him love you big daddy love your other daughter :)
Tarra
June 7, 2011
It was a pleasure caring for you Tom. May you R.I.P
Erica McGovern
June 7, 2011
I Only Knew You For A Short While I Remember When You Found My Dad For Me I Was So Happy You Were Always Smileing And Happy And I Will Miss That About You. You Will Always Be In My Heart ForEver. I Love You Uncle Thomas Rest In Peace.
sharon openshaw
June 7, 2011
tommy cook tommy cook....i miss you so much. you were the best friend anyone could ever ask for. i am honored to have met you. i will never forget all the laughs and the good times we had. til we meet again bubba....i love you.
Pete & Janice Lenich
June 7, 2011
Karen, Mary Ella & Family
Very sorry to hear the sad news on the passing of your brother Thomas. Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. May he Rest In Peace.
mike&peggy Delli Santi
June 7, 2011
We will never forget you tommy.R.I.P my long time friend.I remember when we traded pizza for Hot Dogs at the dog cart and pizza city.God Bless you in his Heavenly kindom untill we see each other again.Love Michael & Peggy Delli Sant son and daughter inlaw of Doris and fritz.
Tom this is John i must say it was really nice knowing you. Goodbye Great friend RIP
John Lynch
June 7, 2011
sharon openshaw
June 7, 2011
tommy cook tommy cook...i miss you so much....i am so honored to have known you these past few years....you were the best friend anyone could have asked for. i will never forget all the good times and all the laughs we shared. til we meet again bubba...i love you....
Patrick Moran
June 7, 2011
Rest In Peace Tom.
Robert & Nee Nee Dill
June 7, 2011
Tom you will never be forgotten,you are in a better place now may you rest in peace,we will never forget you.
richard cook
June 7, 2011
words cannot express the sadness in my heart looseing my brother thomas i will miss you and pray for you
rob Morgan
June 7, 2011
Rip
Jennifer Nadal
June 7, 2011
Tommy you were "THE BEST" always there for anyone & everyone. You were very special to me and my girls, we love you like family. Your passing is a big loss. I know you are ok because you are now one of God's angels! There is sooo much I will miss about you, your jokes, your sarcasim, our yard sale outings, going to IHOP and much, much, much more. You are in my heart and my prayers and always will be. My love and Prayers go out to your family!
Jennifer Nadal (South Amboy, NJ)
scott mcallister
June 7, 2011
Ive known you and your family since i was 9 years old, the best pizza in town. I will miss the multiple game request you send me daily. SLEEP WELL MY BROTHER.SO SORRY TO MARY AND KAREN,AND THE COOK FAMILY.
June 6, 2011
Roger and Jackie Flynn
Ann Flynn
June 6, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Thomas. I am thinking of all of you.
June 6, 2011
NILDA RIVERA MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN.
jay and kids
June 6, 2011
tom u were a good friend you will be missed
christina abdou
June 6, 2011
Im still in shock wish it was all a bad dream.Everyone will miss you very much thanks for always being there.God only takes the best and your one of them R.I.P love, Christina ,Joey and the kids
Evon Gonzalez
June 6, 2011
Tom was one of the nicest people I ever knew. My prayers go out to his family.Tom you will be missed by many...
ALICE COOK
June 6, 2011
THOMAS MY BROTHER YOU HAVE LEFT A HOLE IN MY HEART. I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.
Rock - Roll my two buddies til we meet again<3
Maureen Lynch
June 6, 2011
Maureen Lynch
June 6, 2011
Tom omg i can not believe i'm writing you and seeing in the obits life just won't be the same for mousey but it was great having you for a friend and I will always think of you October 31st how could i forget the day we met thank you for introducing me to your buddy Steve who your finally with and pal around with in heaven and watching down on Mousey.
Tom it was a pleasure knowing you since 1992 til now but i am not gonna say goodbye i'm gonna say til we meet again my dear sweet tom:"( :"( :"( :"(
My Heart Goes Out To Your Children And Your Whole Family Don't Worry They Can Call Upon Me Anytime.
Love Your Mousey FriendAnd My Husband John And Melody And Mickey,Rudy,Minnie,Shasha,Chloe,Brandy,Fluffy,Honeyyy Wish Peace and love in Heavon:"(
Thomas & Sharon Vieira
June 6, 2011
We Will Forever love you & be in our hearts ..omg Tom I can not belive your gone well God took an Angel..so Fly With The Angels Tom R.I.P
June 6, 2011
tom was a good person and a friend of mine rest in peace Tom we will always miss you
Hynes Vieira Family
June 6, 2011
Forever You will Glow In Our Hearts
Love ,Dennis,David Sr,David Jr,Davey 3rd,Lizzy,all the Pomeranians.Tommy & I
We Will Forever love you & be in our hearts ..omg Tom I can not belive your gone well God took an Angel..so Fly With The Angels Tom R.I.P
Thomas & Sharon Vieira
June 6, 2011
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