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Joseph Cook, Jr. Obituary
Joseph James Cook, Jr., 75, of East Sheridan Avenue, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his
residence in New Castle. He was born October 26, 1949 in New Castle, a son of the late
Joseph J. Cook, Sr. and Dolores (Palladino) Cook. He married Angela M. (Medure) Cook on
August 25 ,1973, she survives in New Castle. Joe recently retired from 50 years in the
construction industry where he ended as a Senior Vice President. He was a member of the
Army National Guard. Joe enjoyed golfing, was an avid New York Yankees fan, and was an
animal advocate taking in many strays. He loved his cats, Clemy, Georgie, and Ditto. Above all
he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren and was very proud of all of them.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two children, Kali M. Cook of Los Angeles, CA, and
Christopher J. Cook and his wife Crystal of New Castle, two grandchildren, Carmen and
Saventino Cook, two brothers, David and Randy Cook and two sisters, Debbie Cross and Cindy
Palko.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 4 PM to 7 PM at the William F. and Roger
M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A Funeral Liturgy outside of Mass will be
held Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Deacon John Carran will
celebrate. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
926 Cunningham Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101
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