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Dennis Cook Obituary
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday (October 26) at the Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street, Phelps. Phelps American Legion will have services at 6:30 p.m., followed by Military Honors. Interment will be held at a later date, in Resthaven Cemetery, in Phelps.
It is requested that memorial donations be made to Golisano's Childrens Hospital at Strong, 601 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, NY 14624.
Dennis was born on May 14, 1942, in Ogdensbug, N.Y., the son of Oliver and Maxine Fieldson Cook. He was an Army veteran and served four tours in Vietnam. Dennis retired from the US Army Intelligence, as a CW3, in 1984. He went to work for the Ontario County Corrections Department and retired as Sergeant in 2006. He was a lifetime member of the Phelps American Legion Seeley B. Parish Post #457. Dennis had a passion for working in his yard and was proud of his home and grounds.
He is survived by his loving wife, of 47 years, Coneen Cook, of Phelps; two sons Dereck Cook, of Phelps, Aaron Cook, of Phelps; his mother, Maxine Cook, of Phelps; grandchildren Jessica (Aaron) Colburn, of Williamson, Ariel (David) Kelley, of Phelps, Austin Cook, of Phelps; great-grandchildren Liam and Nolan Colburn and a great-grandson, expected to be born in December; several nieces, nephews, cousins and an uncle.
He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver ""Ollie"" Cook.
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Kathie & Hank Halleck
October 29, 2016
Dearest Coneen & Family...Our Sincere Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your husband.."Dear Sweet Dennis". He was so kind & thoughtful to us & always wore a "Hugh Beautiful Smile" which we will see that smile, upon thinking of him. Hank enjoyed working with Dennis very much. They could always share a "good laugh together". YOU (& yours) are held deep within our Prayers. God Bless
October 28, 2016
Connie, Maxine, So sorry for your loss. I remember Dennis well. He will be missed.
Donna Sidell Pauly
Cheryl Cecere
October 27, 2016
I worked with Dennis at the Ontario County Jail up until he retired. He did more for the facility than people will ever know. He was a great person and I'm very sad to hear of his passing. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Coach Ollie and Son Dennis
Paul Salisbury
October 26, 2016
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Coach Ollie Cook and Son Dennis
October 26, 2016
Bonnie (Baker) Dixon
October 26, 2016
Connie, sorry for your loss of Dennis. He was always a great kid/guy. He was a friend to many, no matter who we were. I will always appreciate that he and you gave up your lawn and fed us at Sauerkraut Festival, to watch the parade. It was always a class reunion in your yard. Blessings to you and your family.
Carol Ann Donk-Williams
October 25, 2016
Dennis is a best friend. A great man who always had time to listen. In school he never cared whether you were considered "a better than or just a regular" I just loved Dennis for who he was. I wrote to him when he was in Vietnam. Dennis was a best friend and always will be. So sorry for his family and their loss of a great man, father, grandfather and husband. Will always love Dennis just like everyone else...
October 24, 2016
I will miss you good friend, Dennis! My family's sympathies to the Cook family in this difficult time.
Dennis - Class of 1960 Phelps HS
October 24, 2016
Dennis & Paul - Class Float (50th)
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Dennis at Reunion Planning Session
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Sheriff Dennis
October 24, 2016
Gary Eggleton
October 24, 2016
Very sorry to hear about Dennis. We had a great time in School, especially on the Student Janitor Staff years and tearing around on his blue Vespa. Condolences to his family.
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