Barry L. Cook

Barry L. Cook, 70, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008, at home with his loving family by his side.

He was born December 19, 1937 in Allison, PA the son of the late Virginia Irene Cook. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Cook in 1992 and his stepfather Louis Gordon.

Barry served his country in the United States Navy from 1955 - 1958. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Brownsville, Brownsville Lodge 60 F&AM, Monesson Chapter 205 OES and various other Masonic organizations. He also was a member of the Brownsville Fire Co. #1 and served as the treasurer for over 20 years. He was a devoted public servant serving as the Mayor of Brownsville and Brownsville Borough Council. In his free time he was an avid golfer.

He will be sadly missed by his companion Madeline Kisner, three children, R. Barry Cook and wife Kristin, Coraopolis, PA, Chris Cook, Brownsville, PA and Beth Cook, Brownsville, PA and three grandchildren.

Friends will be received in the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME 515 Front Street Brownsville, PA Wednesday from 7 - 9pm, Thursday, April 3rd from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9pm and Friday, April 4th until 11:00 am, the hour of service, with Pastor Janice McClay officiating.

Interment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA.

Brownsville Lodge #60 F&AM will hold Masonic Services Thursday in the funeral home at 7:30 pm.

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