Terry Michael Cook

1947 - 2024

Terry Michael Cook obituary, 1947-2024, Syracuse, NY

Terry Michael Cook

1947 - 2024

BORN

1947

DIED

2024

Terry Cook Obituary

Visit the New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Syracuse website to view the full obituary.

Terry Michael Cook passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 23, 2024, with his loving children by his side.

Terry was born on April 5, 1947 to James and Mildred Cook. He grew up in Syracuse. Terry graduated from Nottingham Highschool, where he played football and baseball. He attended Suny Delhi, studying business and playing baseball.

After College Terry worked at New Venture Gear and various other companies.

In 1987, Terry started TM Cook Company, Inc., where he worked for 32 years, retiring in 2019.

Terry was predeceased by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Judy; his brothers, James Cook and Ricky Morey and both his parents.

Terry is survived by his son, Jeff Cook (Michelle Frateschi); his daughter, Corin (Donald) Storey, three grandsons, whom he adored, Danny Cook, Mason and Connor Storey; several Nieces and Nephews.

Terry was a devoted family man. He loved his kids, grandkids and entire family with his whole heart. He was a man of few words and lots of love. He will be greatly missed.

A special thank you to the wonderful nurses at St. Joseph's Hospital inpatient Oncology unit for taking amazing care of our father in his last days.

Services will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 4-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse, with a small memorial following. 

To share a memory of Terry or leave a special message for his family, please click visit the Guestbook below.


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New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Syracuse

705 North Main Street, Syracuse, NY 13212

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