Obituary of Maureen T. Cook

MAUREEN T. COOK Latham- Maureen T. (Molesky) Cook, 48 of Latham, beloved wife and mother passed away after a prolonged illness on December 2, 2009 at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Maureen was born on April 6, 1961 in Troy, the daughter James and Rose (Lagitch) Molesky. As a young girl, Maureen's family lived in Troy, where she graduated from Troy High class of 1979. Maureen was employed for many years with the NYS Dept. of Labor. She has spent many years with her husband volunteering her time helping those within the bleeding disorder community to make a difference in their lives. Maureen had a great love for people and she was loved by everyone she touched. She loved to travel with her husband and her children especially on road trips. She loved spending time at their family's cabin on the Great Sacandaga Lake. Maureen was a huge football fan and she just loved to watch the games on Sunday while she cooked. A special thanks to her friends April, Lisa and Kim for all that they have done for her and her family through these last few months. Survivors in addition to her mother include her beloved husband of 29 years Wayne S. Cook Jr., her cherished children Wayne S. Cook III and his wife Morgan M. Cook of Sanford N.C., Shannon Cook of Latham and Kasie Cook of Latham, her brothers Michael (Neysa) Molesky of Castleton and James (Kristina) Molesky of Johnsonville. Maureen was predeceased by her sister Marilyn Molesky and father James Molesky. She will be greatly missed, but always remembered by her family, friends and the many people whom she touched during her lifetime. She was truly an amazing woman. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the care and support from all Maureen's loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday December 7, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption Church 498 Watervliet-Shaker Rd. Latham, with Rev. Geoffrey Burke officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home 149 Old Loudon Road Latham on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. Contributions to the Community Hospice of Albany 445 New Karner Rd. Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Maureen would be appreciated. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com