Sigel F. "Jesse" Cook's Obituary
Sigel F. “Jesse” Cook, 84, longtime resident of Bernhards Bay, NY, passed away peacefully at Upstate University Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 9, 2018. He was born and raised in Bernhards Bay, NY son of the late Winn L. and Marie A. Cook. Jesse was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a hardworking man and was employed for several years with Empire Pipeline and Chenango Corp and then went on to work at Northern Ready Mix for many more years. Jesse never actually fully retired and in his later years enjoyed working with his son at Cookies Services. He was a member of Upstate NY Operating Engineers Local 158. Jesse was very active working on his farm; he also enjoyed gardening and taking care of the cows. Most of all, he loved spending time with family and friends.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Shirley (Shepard) Cook; two sons, James and Timothy Cook; brothers, Leon, Chauncey, Christopher and Winn; sisters, Genevieve and Nellie.
Jesse is survived by his son, Ron (Patti) Cook; his daughter, Judy (Daniel Smith) Cook; six grandchildren; three great-grandsons; three brothers, Robert (Katherine) Cook, Joseph (Linda) Cook and Richard Cook; two sisters, Sally Burrows and Mary Smith, along with several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 4:00 – 6:45 pm on Monday, April 16, 2018, followed by a Funeral Service in celebration of Jesse’s life at 6:45 pm at THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY. Interment with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Constantia Center Cemetery.
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