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1932
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2023
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Catherine Cook Obituary
October 25, 1932 - August 20, 2023
Will always be remembered for her love of family and her willingness to share her opinion about everything you could possibly imagine. Married to the love of her life, Jerry Cook, for 67 years until his death in 2018. Adored by her daughters Nancy Monterosso (Mario), Annette Paganelli (late Bob), Linda Sproul (Allan), and Jeannie Bergen (Gary.) Beloved by her grandchildren Cherie, Bill, Michael, Dominic, Cynthia, Jerry, Vincent and Tony. Nana to 12 great grandchildren. Loved by her aunt Lorraine Iavarone and cousins John and Jim, sister-in-law Janet Cook Fauss, nephews David, Paul, and Richard Gogna and Lee Parmele, and the Fauss and Gilbert families. Preceded in death by her parents Joe and Dina Tonco, siblings Georgette, Billy, and Lorraine, and cherished uncles Mingo and Romolo.Mom lived to be 90 years old and was a lifelong resident of North Beach, active in the school and church of Notre Dame des Victoires, member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, and worked alongside her husband at his namesake market, Jerry's Meats and Delicatessen, in Mill Valley from 1972-1991. Grandma was fiercely loving and devoted her life to her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. She had an unforgettable presence. As a family friend once said, "they broke the mold when they made that one." At her request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to hospice By the Bay Health.
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Dolores Enos
August 17, 2024
We all miss you so much, it was never a dull moment to be around you. You will always be my bestie, always so good to me to even coming shopping with me for a bustier when you were ready to pop out Nancy. So much fun. When Rusty was in Korea you saved my life. When my mom died you were there again and helped like the true friend that you were, Gone by not forgotten. So lucky you passed my way. RIP and rejoice to see Jerry again.
Cathy Fadhl Sagun
September 3, 2023
Dearest Annette, Nancy, Linda and Jeannie.....my condolences to all of you. Your mom, the longest relationship of your lives. May your treasured memories guide you through this sad time.
Sending love and prayers to all of you and your families.
Love,
Cathy
Tina canepa
September 3, 2023
Catherine lived across the street from me when I was a child on. Chestnut St. What a nice lady. My deepest sympathy go out to annette and the family. My prayers go out to them all., with Love, Tina
Bill Gilbert
September 2, 2023
I met Catherine Cook after I meet Lee Ann Cook in 1962. Lee Ann said I had to have the approval of her Aunty Kay or it was a "no go" for us. Luckily I got her approval and for the next 61 years I and my growing family were blessed to enjoy many dinners and "counseling" sessions with the queen and her beloved King, Uncle Jerry. I loved her and Uncle Jerry very much and I will never forget the "Queen" and her King and their love and kindness to each of us.
Bill Gilbert.
Richard Moresco
September 2, 2023
My deepest condolences! Richard moresco and family.
Lee Ann Gilbert
September 1, 2023
Aunty Kay was one of a kind. Unique in every way. Generous with her love and her time with all of us. She filled in as a mother to me when my mother died when I was 12. She adored my husband Bill and my grandchildren Rylee and Liam and their mother Katey who was named after Aunty Kay. She adored her family almost as much as her Mr. Number One, her beloved husband Jerry and my beloved Uncle Jerry. My sadness is only relieved at the thought they are together, now, for Eternity.
With forever love, Lee Ann Gilbert.
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