Obituary of Thomas Arnold Cook

Mr. Thomas Arnold Cook, 69, Palatine Bridge, New York passed away at home on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 with his loving wife, Gail by his side. Tom was born on August 1, 1943, the only child to Evelyn Kleinschmidt and "Doc" Cook. Tom was united in marriage to Gail Mason on July 31, 1981 in Quaker Street, NY. When marrying Gail, Tom became a Dad to four children; Bonnie, Jeff, Christi and Jenn. Tom was a true family man and his greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Gail; daughter, Bonnie (Steve) Sturm; son, Jeffrey Davison (Dee Schweitzer); daughter, Christi (Vincent) Sala and daughter, Jenn Szemcsak; as well as his grandchildren, Taylor, Logan, Matthew, Iszy, Madison, Reagan, Ethan and his ever present furry companion, Simon. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 3:00pm at the Canajoharie Reformed Church, 15-19 Front Street, Canajoharie with Rev. Miriam Barnes officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 20 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317. In lieu of flowers donations in Tom's memory can be made to the Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service, 46 West Grand Street, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428 or to the Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 28, Canajoharie, NY 13317.