Obituaries Related to "Cooke" from New York Times Archive
Darwyn Cooke, Comic Book Artist With a Retro Take, Dies at 53
Mr. Cooke rebelled against the increasingly dark nature comic book superheroes took on in the post-millennial years.
Luigi Creatore, Songwriter and Producer for Presley and Sam Cooke, Dies at 93
Mr. Creatore teamed with his cousin Hugo Peretti to create hits for stars like Perry Como, Little Peggy Marsh (“I Will Follow Him”) and the disco artist Van McCoy.
Robert E. Cooke, Pediatrician Who Helped Create Head Start, Dies at 93
An adviser to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, Dr. Cooke was instrumental in major initiatives to benefit children.
Paid Notice: Deaths BURKE, SARAH COOKE BURKE
BURKE--Sarah Cooke Burke, wife of Gilman Burke, mother of Molly, Dana, and Nathaniel; grandmother of Rosa and Bruno Valan, James, Marina, and Raymond Burke; and step-grandmother of Cameron Saloka, died peacefully at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in the early evening of December 9, 2006. Her education led from Friends Seminary in New York City to the Oakdene School, England, to the Kent Place School in Summit, New Jersey. She graduated from Smith College in 1958, after a senior year at Wellesley ...
Paid Notice: Deaths BURKE, SARAH COOKE BURKE
BURKE--Sarah Cooke Burke, wife of Gilman Burke, mother of Molly, Dana, and Nathaniel; grandmother of Rosa and Bruno Valan, James, Marina, and Raymond Burke; and step-grandmother of Cameron Saloka, died peacefully at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in the early evening of December 9, 2006. Her education led from Friends Seminary in New York City to the Oakdene School, England, to the Kent Place School in Summit, New Jersey. She graduated from Smith College in 1958, after a senior year at Wellesley ...
Paid Notice: Deaths COOKE, ROBERT ANDERSON, JR.
COOKE--Robert Anderson, Jr. 88, of Colts Neck, NJ died Sunday, August 13. Survived by his children, Celia, Robert & Claudia, and grandson, Michael. Service 3 pm, Sunday August 27 at Christ Church, Middletown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fresh Air Fund.
Paid Notice: Deaths JONES, HELEN COOKE
JONES--Helen Cooke. Died May 4, 2006 in San Francisco. She was an activist, an actress, a drama teacher, a radio producer and a writer. She is survived by her daughters Clothilde Hewlett, Dr. Mary Ann Jones and Susan Jones, and three grandsons, all of San Francisco.
Paid Notice: Deaths COOKE, JERRY
COOKE--Jerry. A remarkable man and a master photographer. Passed away in his East Hampton home Thursday, October 27, 2005. Survived by his wife Mary Delaney Cooke, his daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Peter McGrath and three grandchildren: Desmond, Eleanor and Theo Gregory. Jerry Cooke's final project was preparing and signing a selection of photographs that can be viewed this November 11 through December 18, 2005, at the Holden Luntz Gallery, 256 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flower ...
Paid Notice: Deaths TAPISSIER, AUDREY (NEE COOKE)
TAPISSIER -- Audrey (nee Cooke) aged 83, died peacefully and gracefully at home with her family. Dearly loved wife of ''Taps,'' the late Dr. M. E. Tapissier of Notton, Yorkshire, England. Mother of Mary (Birch), Ruth (Grace) and Claire (Doherty); grandmother of Simon, Tom, William, Kate, Elinor and Charlotte. With love and thanks to all her friends in NY, CT and Montreal for their wonderful memories and generosity. Donations if desired to: Marie Curie Nurses at Home, C/O J. Lazenby and Sons, Wak ...
Paid Notice: Deaths COOKE, M. TODD
COOKE--M. Todd. The family of The Curtis Institute of Music mourns the loss of its longtime trustee and former chairman, M. Todd Cooke, and extends deepest sympathy to his wife, Peggy, and family. The city of Philadelphia has lost one of its great civic leaders and the world of music, especially chamber music, a great friend. He is a major part of our institutional history and will long be remembered. Gary Graffman President/Director Richard A. Doran, Chairman The Curtis Institute of Music
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