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Thomas Cook Obituary
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Martin Cook on May 14, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born on September 27, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Louise and Dewey Cook.
Tommy loved to bowl, and he was in many leagues through the years, bowling in several different alleys. The one thing that remained constant , you could always find him at the scorekeeper's desk. He also liked to work on automobiles, and this would eventually lead him to become an ASE certified mechanic. In later years, he had a garage built so he could work at home. He was always willing to help anyone that needed it.
Tom went to work for B.G.S.U. in the Transportation Department. During his employment, he received many accolades, and was well liked and highly respected by students and facility alike. He will be sorely missed and remembered by the many lives he has touched.
Tom is survived by his son, Andrew; brothers, Doug, Randy (Jill), Mike, Terry, Brian (Karen), Gary, and Joel (Staci); sisters, Connie (Allen), Debbie (Dave), Sandy (Lonnie), Amy (Galen); and his life-long friend, Jim Meek.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, Toledo, has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting
hoeningfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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David Keller
May 15, 2025
Tom its been a whole year I still miss you and think about you alot The sadness never really goes away We were so close my brother I will look for you when I get to heaven love you always Debbie
Cathy Meek
November 15, 2024
Tom it´s hard to believe that you´ve passed already! Your Son Andrew truly misses you, and Yes some nay sayers think that Andrew wasn´t your Son! But you loved him and raised him throughout his growing years, as your Son. Heck you were closer to Andrew than some of your bio. family. Thank you for that Tom! We´ll see you again! . Cathy Meek
Aaron Williamson
November 5, 2024
I knew Tom as a good man and a loving father as well as a just and honest man, in all that he did. He wanted the best for his son and anyone around him. I wish I personally could have known him better. His son and his family are blessed to have had him in their lives.
Jill
November 1, 2024
To clarify: Andrew may not be the biological son of Tom, but he was the only Father figure in his life!
Name
October 29, 2024
To clarify: Andrew was NOT the son of Thomas.
Randy Cook
June 26, 2024
Brother Tom,
The past 1-1/2 year has been rough on you but now you are at peace, you were always willing to help when it came to advice on fixing my truck. You will be sadly missed may you RIP brother miss you.
Love you,
Randy
Tom sadler
May 30, 2024
Thomas was someone I could always talk to when I needed a friend or advice.my family and i loved him and will miss him.
Mike
May 30, 2024
As I sit here alone on a cool spring day, with my thoughts and memories racing through my mind of my little brother Tom. Remembering those visits to the amphitheater in Cleveland That you loved so much. Those long talks over my kitchen table You treated my family as if it was your own. The respect ,honesty and empathy you showed my daughters and son as well as others you truly earned their respect
. Having a friend for 55 years in Jim Meek says it all . It must of been a special kind of friendship. You will be missed but never ever forgotten. Thank you brother . God bless you May you rest in peace
Justin
May 26, 2024
Uncle Tom was one of my favorite people. He was always quick to help me when i needed it. He helped me with my house so much. Countless trips to Home Depot. I miss the pizza dinners. I love you and will always miss you.
-Your nephew Justin
Michelle
May 24, 2024
Uncle Tommy will be deeply missed. I will always remember him giving my friends and I rides on the BGSU campus bus and telling us stories from his glory days. We always looked forward to those rides. As a family, my sister, dad, and I always looked forward to Uncle Tommy coming up for the Milan Melon Festival over Labor Day weekend. He enjoyed that time so much and always looked forward to Jimmys Famous Tacos. He will always be remembered and his memory will live on forever. We love you Uncle Tommy, rest in Heaven.
Love you always,
Your niece Michelle
David Keller
May 24, 2024
Hey Tom I miss you so very much I just needed one more chance to tell you I wish you didnt have to go but I understand We had so many good times Like I said the pain of losing you will never go away Love Debbie
David Keller
May 23, 2024
TOM was kind and hard working his years as an auto are a testimony to his success while working at sears auto Tom had a radio program called ask Tom He had alot of people call about their cars Many times Tom went out to help someone after working all day He never said no He was there for me in so many ways He always met me at the airport or train station with a huge hug and hey sis how are you doing sister sometimes we talked hours long distance He always had good advice for me I miss you Tom The pain of losing you will never go away Your wings were ready my heart was not I have my memories to carry me until I see you again Heaven hugs you now Tom You are always in my heart rest easy bro
Jim Meek
May 23, 2024
Well. My friend we´ve known
each other for 55 years, Became Best Friends, and We´ve been through a lot together Friendly Center, bowling, Cars; and in each other´s weddings we´ve been Brother In Laws, we´ve seen a lot together .I Never thought it would end this way but it has. Take care my friend, I´ll see you on the other side.
Mike
May 23, 2024
A memory
We hold onto our memoriesu
The ones that are so dear
To try to keep you always close
Now that you are not here
You were called, it was your time
But it is so true
You have left a legacy
There was no one quite like you
You were very special
And we want to say
We feel lost in many ways
That you are not here today
But we will never forget you
For we know we were blessed
To have had you for our Brother
Because simply put "you were the best ". ....
RIP Dear Brother .. you will be missed.....
Andrew
May 23, 2024
I meant to post this picture of us on here. I love you dad rest easy.
Andrew
May 23, 2024
I love you dad and will always miss you. You have taught me so much that I can´t list enough. You have made me into the man I am and part. This isn´t goodbye this is see you later. I love you dad.
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