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Kerry Alfred Cook, 79, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away January 1, 2016 at Conway Medical Center after a courageous 11 year battle with prostate cancer. He grew up in Meriden, CT., son of the late Alfred W. and Marjorie Cook. Kerry graduated from Meriden High School, valedictorian of the class of 1954. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute in 1959 and was a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. While working as an engineer and general counsel for L.G. DeFelice & Sons, North Haven, Ct., Kerry continued his education at the University of Connecticut, receiving his law degree in 1967. He continued to practice law with Shea & Cook, PC, until his retirement in 2001. Kerry enjoyed golfing with the Heron Point Men's Golf Club, having been a member for 28 years. In his retirement he also enjoyed surf fishing and taking art classes. He wished to continue playing the trumpet, but he said that the needed "lips" weren't there any longer. He enjoyed political bantering with both his liberal and conservative friends. He was an avid reader throughout his life and very much enjoyed listening to the piano music of Beegie Adair. And of course, he loved when family from the north would visit. Also, Kerry had the skills necessary to make him the "tour director" where ever he traveled and, he kept journals for just about everything! He is predeceased by his wife of 20 years, Lucille Dagata Cook; son, Alan; and brother, Peter. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Paulette; son, Peter (Linda) of Westwood, Ma; son, David (Marjorie) of Methuen, Ma; and 7 grandchildren: Brian, Alan, Samuel, Lucille, Tyler, Jason and Lexi. He is also survived by his sister, Allyson Gall (Martin) of Situate, Ma; brother, Christopher (Jane) of Hebron, CT.; sister-in-law, Carol Cook of Indian Land, SC. A Celebration of Kerry's Life will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Timothy Quillen and those at Atlantic Urology, Conway Medical Center's doctors, nurses and aides. You were all caring, supportive and determined to make Kerry comfortable. To all who have loved and cared for Kerry, thank you for your expressions of care and compassion throughout his life and in his final days. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Kerry Cook

July 12, 1936 - January 1, 2016