Mr. John H. "Red, Harry" Cooke

Mr. John H. "Red, Harry" Cooke obituary

Mr. John H. "Red, Harry" Cooke

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Feb

26

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Dierna Funeral Home

2309 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609

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John Cooke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dierna Funeral Home - Rochester on Feb. 24, 2026.
Mr. John H. Cooke, affectionately known as "Red" or "Harry," passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by one child.

Honoring his legacy are his five children, eleven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, three brothers, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, including two special friends, Tracy Williams and Pandora Banfield.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, February 26th at 3:00 PM at Dierna Funeral Home.
The family invites you to leave a message of love and remembrance below as they celebrate the life of Mr. Cooke.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

26

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Dierna Funeral Home

2309 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.