Richard F. Cooke

Richard F. Cooke

Richard Cooke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 19, 2018.
Richard was born on September 4, 1946 and passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Richard was a resident of Ohio at the time of passing. He graduated from Parma High School in 1965 and Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in 1972. Rich met Carol Maschak while serving in the US Navy and they were married April 4, 1970. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at St Stephen Catholic Church, 44 Britton St., W. Salem with Father Thomas Stock officiating. Burial in West Salem Cemetery with military rites conducted by James Stevenson American Post 499. Online condolences may be shared at mattesonfh.com Visitation at the Matteson Funeral Home from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on November 20, 2018.

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February 18, 2019

Cook family,

So sorry for your loss. Knew Rich from the Secular Franciscans. A faith-filled man who along with Carol helped in strengthening my vocation as a Franciscan. A loss for us, but a gain as well through what I'm sure is his continued intercession. He at last embraced our Sister Death for whom no man can avoid.

Blessed repose, Rich, and eternal Memory!

Peace,

Larry & Mary Vavro, OFS

November 19, 2018

Please accept my condolences. May God give your family comfort during your time of sorrow.

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