Vincent E. Cooke

Please accept my sincere condolences to the family and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)

My sincere condolences to the family.
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.
(Psalms 116:15)

Vince was an avid sailor that I met through the Navy Yacht Club. He was Fleet Captain for the Club in 1998 and was a pioneer in establishing the racing standard in Pensacola Bay as it is today. He introduced windward leeward racing courses to many of the area sailors (and not many were ready for such a sailing concept - fussing all the way out on the bay). But, today his race courses are the standard. Vince was also the Commodore of the Navy Yacht Club in 2005 - a challenging year following the devastation of Hurricane Ivan. But, one of the highlights of his sailing activities includes his time as Race Officer for the Louis Vuitton Series of the America's Cup in New Zealand. I will miss my sailing friend.
Vince and his wife Pat were also members of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lillian, Alabama - where I would see them both at mass. (Vince would love to hear my low singing voice as I sang for the service and he would always wink at me as I came to the altar for communion.)
Now, I know we will have a sailing angel watching over us as we head out on the waters and I will wink and smile as I look to the heavens.

Thank you, Dad, for all the opportunities you brought into my life. From family to education to sailing and friends. I love you. Colleen

Vince was a steward in sailing. A very unique man. Knew him and Pat from Navy Yacht Club.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.