Eddie was born on February 26, 1936, to the late Rose and Harold Cook. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ferdinand, Carlton and Robert, and his sisters, Helen and Ruth.
After high school, Eddie played semi-professional baseball. He then joined the army in December, 1955, and served until December, 1962. Two of those years were spent overseas.
In 1963 Eddie went to SUNY Brockport to study Physical Education. After that, he worked several years at the YMCA as a Phys Ed instructor. He played handball and was ranked 3rd in Rochester.
During this time Eddie joined the Monroe Y Ski Club. He was an avid skier. He met Dorothy, and they were married in 1968. They skied many years at Bristol Mountain and other places, including out west, and were also members of the Rochester Ski Club. (https://desertrose.com/)
Around 1970 Eddie worked for the City of Rochester Recreation Department. There he ran the men’s golf league and started up a women’s golf league as well.
In the 80’s Eddie and Dorothy joined the Clifton Springs Golf Club. He was an excellent golfer and had several holes in one. Since then he was a member of the Parkview Golf Club, where he particularly enjoyed playing in the men’s golf league run by Bill Holliday.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, his sister-in-law, Margaret, and nieces and nephews.
A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday January 4th, 2023 at 1PM at the Koinonia Fellowship (500 Main Street. East Rochester, NY 14445).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1120 S. Goodman St., Rochester, New York, 14620.
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8 responses to “Cook, Edward Fred”
We’ll miss you at our holiday gatherings Eddie. Was sad to see you go, but so grateful you knew the Lord and you were confident about where you were going! It was inspiring to see you so active in your later years…always pushing through your terrible back pain without complaining. Thankful to know that you are in a place now with no pain and suffering! See you again one day…Love, Tania
Dotti, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Ed. I know you enjoyed so many years and activities together. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With sympathy, Joanne Morse (the Parkview Women’s Golf League)
Thanks for thinking of Eddie
Dotti, I was very sorry to see that Eddie has passed. You’re in my thoughts. Hope to see you at Bristol Mt. Louise McGee
Thanks for thinking of Eddie
Eddie,Joan and I will never forget you on the hill at Bristol. Your experience and your opinion in many aspects of the sport we all Love have been invaluable. We are still trying to get to all the Great Ski areas that were mentioned at least one time or another. Your ability and athleticism were something that drew us to you. Your friends.
Brian And Joan
Dear Dotti & family,
We are sorry to hear about Eddie’s passing. Eddie was a great enthusiastic skier! When you needed to know the latest ski equipment, Ed was your man. We all enjoyed sharing exciting runs down the many trails on ski trips throughout North America & Bristol Mt with you both. He was a joy to know and we will never forget his big smile. He was a happy guy and my wife Ginger & I will cherish the many good times with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dotti and your family.
Love, Ginger & Ron
Dorothy,
We were very sad to hear of Ed’s diagnosis, and eventual passing. We appreciate all that he did on a voluntary basis at Valley Creek. He spent many years on the Board and helped in other ways around the property. He was always informative and friendly when we saw him,
With our sincere condolences,
Bill, Nancy and Kevin,