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Sharon Cook Obituary
AGE: 69 • Freehold Township
Sharon A. Cook, 69, of Freehold Township died Friday, October 9, 2015 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and had lived in Queens, N.Y. before moving to Freehold in 1979. Sharon was a graduate of John Adams High School, Queens. She was a credit and collections manager for McGraw Hill Company, Hightstown before her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church, Freehold and a former communicant of St. Theresa of Avila R. C. Church, Queens. Sharon was a past president of the Marshall Erickson School PTO and an active member of the Freehold Soccer League and Freehold Soccer Tournament.
She loved her family and grandchildren and would "give you the shirt off her back." Surviving are her husband, George H. Cook; two sons and daughters -in-law, Brian and Leanne Cook and Peter and Jennie Cook; a daughter, Debra Cook; a sister, Barbara Oliver; four grandchildren, Abigail, Tess, Logan, and Brody; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting will be held a the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Sunday and Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church, Freehold on Tuesday at noon. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Cook
Carol Luchento
October 14, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. She always brought a smile to my face when I saw her. she will be missed greatly
Mary Jane Otani
October 14, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your loss
Christine Obado
October 14, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the Cook family on the loss of your loved one Sharon. She was my Manager @ McGraw Hill for 6 years. Sleep in peace boss lady!
Catherine Callamaras
October 13, 2015
George, Was so sorry to hear about your wife. I always asked about her and how she was doing with her Cancer. So many years she was cancer free and this has to happen. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your loving family. I know she will be missed greatly by you. You now have a Guardian Angel to watch over all of you. God's Blessing to you and your family always.
Cathy Callamaras
DOTTIE & JOHN O'SULLIVAN
October 12, 2015
TO GEORGE AND FAMILY...SHEA GAVE ME THE NEWS SUNDAY AND JOHN AND I RAISED OUR GLASSES TO A REMARKABLE & LOVING FRIEND AT MY BIRTHDAY DINNER.
"THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE LORD NEVER SEE EACH OTHER FOR THE LAST TIME."
MY TEARS ARE FOR SHARON AN HER LOVING HUSBAND AND FAMILY.
Bryan Pisciotta
October 11, 2015
George....sorry to hear of your loss of not only your wife but such a great companion. Her ability to put up with you and your fraternity brothers for over 50 years guarantees her Sainthood and "in" for those of us who will surely follow!
Charlie Taibi
October 11, 2015
Brother George...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Charlie and Peggy Taibi DSP pledge class '69.
Charlie Taibi
October 11, 2015
Brother George...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Charlie and Peggy Taibi DSP pledge class '69.
Linda
October 11, 2015
Mr.Cook and Family I am so sorry to hear about your loss.She was a Wonderful Person.Thoughts and Prayers to you and Your Family
October 10, 2015
Pete, I am sorry about your mother but there is hope you will see her again. Sincerely, Jeannie Leming
Fran rroskowinski née lazinski
October 10, 2015
So sorry to hear about Sharon's death. She was a great woman who I'm sure gave her all to her famiy amend especially to her children. That's the kind of person she was. The good times we had at the "parish hall" will be fondly remembered. Sharon was always willing to help wherever and whoever needed it. May you all carry her in your hearts always and she will alWays be with you.
Patricia Nance
October 10, 2015
Dear Mr. Cook and Family: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mrs. Cook was such a wonderful person. My mom and dad are heartbroken. Mrs. Cook always looked out for my parents, for which I will always be grateful. I know she loved Mr. Cook, her children and grandchildren so very much. May God bless all of you at this very sad time.
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