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GERALD COOKE

1944 - 2021

GERALD COOKE obituary, 1944-2021, Harrisburg, PA

BORN

1944

DIED

2021

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GERALD COOKE Obituary

COOKE GERALD, PHD. 78, of Ambler, PA, passed away on September 18, 2021. Gerald was born on March 9, 1944 in Queens, New York to his late parents Theodore and Frances Cooke (nee Bodan). Gerald worked in private practice as a forensic psychologist and neuropsychologist for over 40 years and was working full-time until his death. He loved tennis and played since he was 5 years old and he enjoyed the outdoors which ranged from hiking and mountain climbing to fishing and gardening in his backyard. He loved traveling and shared many worldwide vacations with his beloved wife of 55 years, Margaret. Above all, Gerald was devoted to his family. Gerald is survived by his loving wife Margaret (nee Kegel) and his daughter Cynthia Love (Frank Amadio) and his son Chris Cooke (Amber) and his grandchildren Brittany (Shawn) Hawkes; Devon Love; Emily Amadio and Matt Amadio. A private celebration of life will be for immediate family only. Donations in Gerald's memory may be made to UNICEF at www.unicef.org or Doctors Without Borders at www.doctorswithoutborders.org. Arr. by CREMATION SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA, 714 Dekalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Oct. 3, 2021.

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Dean Tong

April 1, 2024

My sincere condolences after just now learning of your passing. We worked a few court cases together years ago. R.I.P!

Carla Rodgers, MD

October 15, 2021

I just found out when I sent an email to Gerry. How awful, and what a loss to the forensic community. My husband and I will of course make a donation in his name. Condolences to his family.

Jeff Whiting

October 6, 2021

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

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