William Thomas Cook Jr

William “Tom” Thomas Cook, Jr., age 78, of Seaford, DE passed away peacefully at TidalHealth Nanticoke surrounded by his family on Monday, January 27, 2025.  Tom was born in Lewes, DE on December 7, 1946, the son of the late William Cook Sr and Margaret Cook.

Tom was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1969.  He was a proud veteran, and a member of both the VFW and American Legion Post 6.  Tom retired from a long career as a Union Millwright.  He enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, he was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins/Commanders, and he loved to spend time with his friends at the American Legion Post 6.

Tom is survived by two sisters, Ann Adams of Sarasota, FL and Debbie Cahall (Brooks) of Seaford, DE, his brother, Buddy Cook (Judy) of Bridgeville, DE, two nieces, Lori VanZandt (Terry) of Sarasota, FL and Lindsey Mizia (Kim) of Milton, DE, two nephews, Rich Kellett of Colorado and Hunter Absher (Amy) of Millsboro, DE, his daughter, Bettie Richardson (Randy) of Pittsville, MD, step-daughter, Stephanie Kauffman-Gale of New Castle, DE, and grandson, Matthew Richardson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William T Cook Sr. and Margaret H. Cook, and the love of his life, Joanne Thompson.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the American Legion Post 6, 230 N Front St, Seaford, DE. 

Private services and inurnment will take place at The Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro, DE. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Legion Post 6, 230 N Front St, Seaford, DE 19973 or Vitas Healthcare, 30265 Commerce Drive, Suite 202, Millsboro, DE 19966

The family would like to thank the TidalHealth Nanticoke 2nd Floor nurses and care givers for their kindness, compassion, and excellent care during Tom’s stay.

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