Richard M. Cook

richard cook

November 9, 1928 ~ May 30, 2010


Resided in: Candler, NC

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RICHARD M. COOK, CDR USN RET CANDLER – Commander Richard Michael "Dick" Cook (USN, Ret.), 81 of Parkview Drive, died Sunday, May 30, 2010. Cdr. Cook was born in New York, NY, and was a son of the late LeRoy and Mary Regina Clark Cook. He served as an aviator in the US Navy from 1948 to 1969. Following his retirement, Dick worked with the State University of New York for seven years, then moved to Asheville where he worked as a salesman and Realtor. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Gloria Garcia Cook; five daughters, Kathleen Gaddy and her husband, Bob, Susan Henne and her husband, Chris, Judy Dorsey and husband, James, Anne Finnegan and her husband, John, and Patricia Goldstein and her husband, Mark; one son, Michael Clark Cook and his wife, Maureen; fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Frank J. Seabo at 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flying Midshipman Youth Aviation Training Program, 600 Cabrillo Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118, or to St. Joan of Arc Church Building Fund, 768 Asbury Road, Candler, NC 28715. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with the arrangements.

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  2. Gloria, I’m so sorry about Dick’s passing. I know God is watching over you and your family. Dick was a good and charitable person and I feel fortunate having known him. I hope you feel peace and comfort in God’s love. Take care, Ginny

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  3. You have our deepest sympathy. Dick will always remain a paradigm of Christian fellowship, and demonstrated to all whom he met an inspiring blend of warmth, honesty and intelligence. We continue our prayers, now, for Gloria and their family; may God comfort them in their grief!

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  4. Dear Gloria and family,
    We hold Dick and you in our prayers, and celebrate his life. Please accept our sincere sympathy.

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  5. We feel saddened on hearing of Dick’s death, but celebrate the good times we shared at St. Joan in years past. Prayers and thoughts to Gloria and those closest to him.

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  6. Dick was a wonderful man who will be missed by his wonderful wife Gloria and his children, family & friends. We have many fond memories of the years gone by. You will never be forgotten.

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  7. Dick was a wonderful man who will be missed by his wonderful wife Gloria and his children, family & friends. We have many fond memories of the years gone by. You will never be forgotten.

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  8. Dear Gloria and family,

    As pastor of St. Joan of Arc from 1998 to 2009, I always experienced Dick as an intelligent and caring man whose gentle thoughts, often put into kind words of encouragement, let me feel his warmth. If words were not there in our passing his eyes did not leave you unnoticed. May God hold him in love for eternity; may God hold you Gloria, and your family, in love; may each of you continue to feel our Lord’s loving presence. May Dick rest in peace! I keep you in my prayers.

    Fr. John M. Pagel

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  9. Dear Cook Family:

    Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you across the miles. We have fond memories of your trips to Indianapolis for life cycle events and the wonderful stories Pat has shared with us.

    Marv & Marcia Goldstein

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  10. Gloria – I will never forget the kindness you and your husband shared with me at a time when I needed it. Pat was helping me to take my son to a program that helped to change his life. She offered your home as an overnight stop on our way. I am not sure that you will remember, but that period of time has always held a special place in my heart. My deepest sympathies at the loss of your life’s partner and to my wonderful friend Pat for the loss of her dad. I know these last years have been difficult on your entire family and wish you continued strength as you move forward.

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  11. Dear Gloria and family,

    I was so sad to hear of Dick’s passing. He was such a kind man. Gloria, as a child growing up in St. Joan of Arc, I remember fondly speaking with you and Dick after mass with my family. May the memories you shared be a comfort in the years to come.

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  12. Dear Cook Family,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you across the miles. Although I have not met you, Pat is a dear friend and I have heard many wonderful stories about your family. I know your family will be a source of strength and comfort during this time.

    Roz Hazzard

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  13. Aunt Gloria, so many great memories of all of you hanging at our house. Love his great smile and great stories. Because of him I now know how to take an Army shower, and he is the ONLY man I know that liked syrup on his eggs.

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  15. During the Oriskany cruse of 1966, I was often assigned as wingman to Commander Cook. All of these years I have remember and appreciate his presence during those unusual times. His passing is so sad. He is very much missed.
    Robert S. Grammer
    Sundowner 1966

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  16. Dear Gloria & Family,
    My deepest sympathy. I had the priviedge of working with Dick in real estate. Dick was fun, easy going, always upbeat and ready to help you. Dick could always keep you entertained and was passionate about life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful memories keep your loved one close and give you comfort.
    Diane Smoak
    Coldwell Banker Kasey Real Estate

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  17. Our ‘Uncle Dick’ received his Navy wings in 1948, sacrificially serving America in political times of national needs, and faithfully serving his loving family for nearly seven decades. Now, in the beginning of this, his new season of life in Heaven, he has received his eternal, unfading wings living and serving God. May God continue to bless the Cook family. (1Cor 15:22 + 2 Peter 1:4-11)

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  18. Lt. Dick Cook was my Division Officer in N (navigation) division on the US Kearsarge CVA 33 in 1958. He was the Assistant Navigator then. A very good officer and a very fair guy.

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  19. Very belated condolences for the loss of my good friend, Dick. We both were I.T. directors in SUNY. I ADMIRED HIM FOR HIS CLARITY, HONESTY AND AUTHENTICITY. THE J

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