Ronald E. Cook, 79, of New Smyrna Beach, FL and formerly of Warren, PA., died Friday afternoon, January 15, 2016 at Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach, FL.
He was born July 19, 1936 in Warren, PA. Ron was the son of Van H. and Wilma D. Irwin Cook. He was a graduate of Warren High School and had served with the U.S. Navy
He was co-owner of the former Warren Auto Parts and had other various occupations throughout his life.
He was a member of FOE Fraternal Order of Eagles, Warren, PA. since 1970, American Legion Warren, PA., St. Jude Cancer Center for Children, Warren General Hospice Center, New Smyrna Beach Drug Free Youth Foundation, Disabled Veterans
His passion was fast cars and trucks with big engines. Only living miles from the Daytona speedway he enjoyed racing and followed it through the years. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and driving his John Deer tractor. His greatest contribution in life was his wonderful story telling. He had a million jokes and remembered them all. He brought joy and laughter to all that knew “Cookie”. He will be sadly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Cimellaro- Cook whom he married February 19, 2015 at Dayton Beach, Florida, Courthouse
1 Sister – Marion Klakamp of S.C., 1 Brother – Richard Cook and wife, Barbara of Warren, PA., several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Diana Stenstrom Cook who died May 10, 2005, 1 Brother – Wayne V. Cook.
A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of the family by Rev. Marcus Briggs, Chaplain of the Warren General Hospital, officiating.
Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Cookie, you are a cherished friend. May God Bless you and your family.
My deepest sympathy to Amy and Cookie’s family. Cookie was one of the first people we met when we came to New Smyrna Beach nearly ten years ago. His welcoming smile and cheery disposition will be sadly missed by all who new him. I know he will be entertaining in heaven. Rest in peace Cookie. There is a better place in heaven for people like you.
Cookie, you will be missed. We had so many laughs together. Especially the ones about your special pillows. You made my best friend Amy’s life complete. We are so saddened to see you leave. Rest in piece. May God bless You, Amy and your family.
Rest in peace Cookie
Peace and fond memories for you Amy
You will be truly missed!
Rest in peace Cookie
God bless you Amy and family
You made a lot us laugh often at the pool in Quail Hollow. I’m sure you’ll keep up the jokes in heaven! You had a kind and good heart always ready to help anyone. If I happened to mention some problem with my home, you were ready to come by to help fix it. I’ll miss your happy laughter! You were so sociable to everyone you met! May you rest in peace. Love to you, Amy.
Thank you Cookie for sharing so much happiness with my sister Amy. You brought a light to her life. We will miss you. Rest in Peace. God Bless
When you first became a part of our family you fit right in. Always making jokes and telling me stories (some of which I probably shouldn’t have heard). You’d sneak into my room when I would stay at your house and give me cookies. And you never told on me when I was up past my bed time watching cartoons. You mean the world to me and you will always have a very special place in my heart. The memories roll around in my head constantly. I listen to your sweet voicemails every night. I love you.
Thank you cookie for loving mothermaking her laugh and safe and being her best friend and for always making sure she was home to see her girls and grandchildren and family. For your kindness and laughter you brought to everyone and you will be sadly missed . xo love and peace always Julia
Ron was such a nice man. He was always in touch and a great uncle to Randy Cook. I remember him always being nice to me, my kids & Randy. My deepest sympathies. Joanie Cook Pire
I will miss you buddy. I always had a good laugh with cookie.