2^nd death in family in 6 days for Judy Lipinski Cook

Joseph “Mickey” Cook, a Shinnston High graduate married to Judy Lipinski Cook, Class of 1958, passed away Friday, Sept. 11.

Mickey Cook

This is the second death in the family in six days for Judy, former Maid of Marion chosen from among Marion County high schools yearly and Monongah High prom queen, who lives on Pike Street in Monongah. Henrietta Lipinski Hawkins, who passed away Sept. 6, was Judy’s sister.

Other sisters, who all reside in Monongah, are Joyce Lipinski Evans, Class of 1969 (and husband Donnie, Class of 1969) and Sandra Lipinski Hawkins (husband Chuck).

Joyce recently received the Fairmont State Professional Development School Partnership’s Excellence in Teaching Awards. She teaches at Jayenne Elementary School on Country Club Road in Fairmont.

Their mother is Goldie DeFazio Lipinski, Class of 1937, sister of Loraine DeFazio Barth, Class of 1951.

Mickey’s obituary:

Joseph "Mickey" Cook
(July 12, 1939 - September 11, 2015)

Joseph M. (Mickey) Cook, 76, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2015.

 

Mickey was born July 12, 1939 and grew up in Shinnston, WV. He graduated from Shinnston High School in 1957. Mickey worked at Westinghouse/Phillips for 43 years as well as operating his own heating and air conditioning business.

 

He is survived by his wife, Judith Ann (Lipinski), and their three children: Vickie Cook of Joppa, MD; David Cook and wife, Kelly (Mossburg), of Westminster, MD; and Brad Cook of Baltimore, MD. Mickey also leaves behind his two cherished grandsons, Logan and Henry, of Westminster, MD. In addition, Mickey is survived by his sister Melba Richards of Bridgeport and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph C. and Melverna Cook of Shinnston and his brother Bob Cook of Fairmont.

 

Among Mickey’s varied interests was his love for the outdoors and fishing. He treasured spending time at his camp, often joined by a group of his friends and “surrogate” sons. He also enjoyed the summers boating on the Tygart River. Mickey loved to travel and especially enjoyed the mountains and beaches of the various states and countries he visited throughout his life. He was an enthusiastic sports fan, in particular a big supporter of the Pittsburgh Steelers, WVU Mountaineers, Fairmont Falcons basketball team and college football Saturdays in general. Mickey was a devoted grandfather and traveled near and far to cheer on his grandsons in their various sporting events over the years.

 

Mickey chose cremation as his final disposition. A celebration of his life will be held at Domico Funeral Home 414 Gaston Ave. in Fairmont on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 4-7 p.m.  Please join the family for food and fellowship following the memorial service in the Domico Funeral Home Lounge until 9 p.m.