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The family of James Vincent Cook has requested Patriot Guard Rider presence for his funeral services and military honors interment. Mr. Cook passed away peacefully on May 27, 2016.
When/Where:
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Rensselaer, NY
LRC:
Bob Smith
daksy529@gmail.com
Staging at the funeral home, followed by escort to the church and cemetery for interment with military honors.
Narrative:
His obituary reads, in part: “Jim graduated from St. John’s Academy High School in 1951 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Siena College. Following college, Jim joined the Navy in which he served on the USS Hale DD642”, a Fletcher Class Destroyer. He achieved the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class during his service.
“Jim was an active member of the community as a volunteer fireman with E.F. Hart Hose Fire Company. He was a proud honorary life member and past Grand Knight of the Rensselaer Council #267 Knights of Columbus and served as Alderman for the 8th Ward. He worked for Mobil Oil as an auditor, and later for ExxonMobil a combined 54 years. Later in life, he and wife Barbara were foster parents to 28 newborn babies through Catholic Charities in Arlington, VA. He was an avid Notre Dame and Navy football fan, who loved to tailgate at the Naval Academy.”
The Patriot Guard Riders are privileged to be able to stand with dignity, honor and respect for the life and service of Mr. James Vincent Cook.