Obituary of Joan A. Cook

UTICA – Joan A. Cook, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Joan was born on February 17, 1936, in Utica, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Klock) Kozlowski. She was a 1954 graduate of UFA. Joan was married to her devoted husband, James R. Cook for almost 40 years. For many years, Joan worked at a local meat market in West Utica. She was a member of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and played first violin in the Utica Symphony. Surviving are four children, Gregory (Ping) Wroblewski, Texas; Mary (Steven) Osborne, Ohio; Elizabeth Cook, New York Mills; and James (Gina) Cook, Glenville; grandchildren, Emily, Carly, LiMei, Madeleine, and Shannon; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Dylan. Joan was predeceased by her husband James and granddaughter, Tiffany Cook. Joan’s family is grateful for the care and compassion provided by the staff at Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Private graveside services at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Whitesboro, will be observed by the family at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Kowalczyk Funeral Home, 284 Main Street, New York Mills.