Milton L. Cooke, Jr.
September 23, 1936 ~ November 2, 2016 (age 80) 80 Years OldShare using:
“Dearly Loved”
Cheshire-Milton L. Cooke, Jr., age 80, husband of Annmarie (Chmielinski) Cooke, passed away due to complications with diabetes on Tuesday November 1, 2016 at Mid- State Medical Center.
Milton was born in Cheshire, CT on September 23, 1936 son of the late Milton L. Cooke, Sr., and the late Rose (Mitchell) Cooke. A lifelong resident of Cheshire, he was the former owner of M.L. Cooke’s Auto Sales in Waterbury for many years. Milton proudly served his country in the Unites States Army. He enjoyed boating and was very mechanically inclined. He was captain of the seas on his boat “Adam’s Eve” and spent much time with his family and friends.
Besides his wife Annmarie, he leaves his children, Adam Henry Cooke of Cheshire, Lucinda, Gregory and Jeffery, all of Illinois ; his sisters Rosemary Shelton and her husband Larry of Nashville, TN, and Helen Cooke of Woodbury; his special 98 year old father in law, Ted Chmielinski of Cheshire; and several nieces and nephews. Milton was predeceased by his sisters, Dorothy Peck and Edna Lauber.
All services will be private based on Milt’s request. Sometime in the spring of 2017, Milt again will be back with the oceans. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, Naugatuck, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com
