Rochester – February 24, 2019 suddenly at age 63. Survived by loving wife, Blynn; children, Jarrett and Grace; brothers, Peter and Matt Cook; sister, Ann (Kevin) Moore; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours Thursday 4-7 at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, VILLAGE LOCATION, 41 S. Main St., Fairport. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:30 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester, NY 14615. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network, raihn.org.
Mark was passionate about youth sports in the Catholic community . Along with close friends he founded the Mary Grace Ryan basketball tournament , he was athletic director for Seton Catholic school and through the years always coaching Jarrett and Graces teams . Nothing made him prouder than seeing Jarrett play lacrosse and Grace competing in her Cheer competitions.
He was a devoted father , loving supportive husband always giving back to the community he spent countless hours volunteering for local organizations including RAIHN helping homeless families find comfort and shelter .
He was happiest spending time on his boat in the Adirondacks with his family . An avid runner and cyclist he completed over 50 marathons during his life .
He loved the rich community of the Park Ave neighborhood and he loved his best friend Charlie .
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7 responses to “Cook, Mark Joseph”
I’m so sorry for your families loss.
Dear Blynn, Jarrett and Grace,
I am so saddened by the news that reached me yesterday while traveling out of town. Mark and I spent a lot of time together during the Mary Grace Ryan tournament days and I always enjoyed working with him. I was always struck by his pure joy whenever we talked about his family. He was a special gift from god to all of us and will be greatly missed. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers as Mary and I will unfortunately not be in town to attend the services for Mark. If there is anything we can do to support / help you through this difficult time, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband Mark and father/brother. While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return your dear one to you. Acts 24:15 tells us, “There is going to be a resurrection.”
You have my deepest sympathy while we patiently wait for that day.
I am heart broken for Gracie and Jarrett and Blynn and Charlie and all of his family and friends. I am a lucky neighbor who was supported countless times by his willing helpful ways that made our lives easier, better and full of love. Julia, Wayne and I have you in our hearts. We grieve at the loss of this kind-hearted, wonderful man. Our world is dimmer and surely heaven is brighter.
I am so sorry for your loss, Blynn. Thinking of you and your family.
We are so deeply saddened by this loss. Our thoughts are with you,
To the entire Mark Cook family I would like to convey my families condolence on your lose. I first met Mark when I lived on Birr street and attended Holy Rosery in 7th & 8th Grade and then our four years together at Aquinas High School. I have such fond memories of the things we did and shared together. This is a time of great sorrow and he will be missed by many. Even though we all moved on in our lives, we never forget what we had. I look forward to seeing Mark again when our creator with all his power along with his desire to resurrect those whom have fallen asleep in death to a new life on the earth and reunited with our loved ones. John 5:28,29. The hope and promise our God Jehovah tells all mankind that he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. Revelation 21:4. I will always remember Mark as for his friendship and the person I knew him as!