Clifford A. Cook

Funeral Mass for Clifford A. Cook, 77, of Willoughby, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. (Family and friends are asked to please meet at the church.)
Mr. Cook passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland.
Born Feb. 21, 1938, in Cleveland, he had lived in Florida for 10 years before moving to Lake County 20 years ago, living in Willoughby.
Mr. Cook was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby, and the P.G.A. of America (Professional Golf Association). Cliff was the Ohio Open Champion in 1969. He played in three U.S. Opens as well as playing in 1972 at Pebble Beach, 1976 at Atlanta Athletic Club, and 1979 at Inverness Club. Cliff also qualified and played in the U.S. Senior Open and British Senior Open. Helping others was his top priority. He had a heart of gold and was always giving. He loved and enjoyed art, gardening and his faithful companion, Grady.
He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Constance E. (nee Costello) Cook; loving father of Clifford A. (Karen) Cook, Charles R. Cook, Christopher S. (Sharon) Cook and Collin M. (Elizabeth) Cook; cherished grandfather of Ryan, Andrew (Bethany), Michaela, Nicholas, Rachel, Eli, Wyatt and Olivia; great-grandfather of Gianna; brother of Cary (Gail) Cook; and uncle of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Catherine (nee Hansen) Cook; and siblings, Clyde Cook, Clarence Cook and Rosemary Palermo.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at The Abbey of Willoughby, 38011 Euclid Ave. (located on the grounds of McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio), in Willoughby. Burial will be private.
Contributions in his name may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.
To leave condolences for the family, order flowers, or light a memorial candle, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com