Obituary of Harold Cook

Cook, Harold (Cookie) E., Sr., 87 of Totowa passed away on February 13, 2015. He was born and raised in Secaucus and a U.S. Navy veteran who served his country during World War II. Cookie was one of a kind. He was the most gentle, loving man who opened up his heart to all and was loved by all. Cookie enjoyed roller skating, camping down the Jersey shore with his wife, working on cars and just keeping busy. He loved being a family man and was proud of his accomplishments like moving his family to Totowa 60 years ago. Harold is predeceased by his beloved wife, Helen, of 67 years, and his brothers, Bill, Jr. and Paul and a sister, Caroline. He is survived by and was a loving father to Harold E. Cook, Jr. and his wife, Patricia, and Robin D. McCaffrey and her husband, Timothy; Cherished grandfather to Jennifer McCaffrey, Wendy Croteau and her husband, Eric, Daniel Cook, and Christine Parsils and her husband, Justin; Cherished great-grandfather to Jocelyn and Evan Croteau. Also survived by his sister, Roslyn Kay; sister-in-law, Carol Cook and many nieces, nephews and dear friends including his caregivers, Natalie, Cheryl, and Heather. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Monday at 11:15 AM. Entombment at Laurel Grove Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may visit Sunday 4:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 Riverview Drive, Totowa, NJ 07512 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.