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Rest In Peace, James Cooke

July 16, 2010 by Gerard M. Nadal

Tomorrow (Saturday), we will bury a giant who lived among us.

Jim Cooke died this week at the age of 49 of a very rare genetic liver disease. Jim was a member of my parish, a fellow Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, President of the Holy Name Society, President of the Family Association, Author and liason who brought to our parish school a Universal Pre-K program, architect of innumerable parish projects, counselor, sage, friend to all, model husband and father.

A good many of us offered Jim our livers for transplant, knowing the risks associated with such surgery (They transplant 75% of the donor’s liver, which then grows back in the donor!). Such was the love this man inspired in our Church. Jim refused all offers and placed his trust in the God he loved. That hope and trust were brought to fruition this week as he returned to the God he loved with absolute faith that all would be well for his wife Joan and three adolescent children.

So in the morning we will celebrate the life of a man who was my age, and a great inspiration to me. Jim made me want to reach for being a better husband and father. We will have Jim’s Funeral Mass and formally commend his soul to God. If anyone has a moment around 10:30, please whisper a quiet prayer for Joan and the children, and the saint we will be commending to God at that hour.

Thank You.

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  1. on July 16, 2010 at 11:54 PM Kerry McMasters

    My condolences to Jim’s family, friends and fellow Knights. May he rest in the Peace of the Lord.

    Kerry McMasters
    Recorder
    Council 11267
    Weymouth, MA


  2. on July 17, 2010 at 12:12 AM Gerard M. Nadal

    Thanks Kerry.

    Vivat Jesus!


  3. on July 17, 2010 at 12:49 AM Maureen

    A role model who has obviously touched the lives of many and now his work on earth is done and His loving Father holds him close.

    My c ondolences to his family and brother Knights.

    rest in peace, Jim


  4. on July 17, 2010 at 2:41 AM L.

    Sorry for your loss — and the world’s loss as well.


  5. on July 17, 2010 at 8:22 AM Aimee

    Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen.


  6. on July 17, 2010 at 11:03 AM Tina Mahar

    Prayers being said.


  7. on July 17, 2010 at 3:54 PM Erin Manning

    Prayers for his soul and for his family.


  8. on July 18, 2010 at 10:44 AM Gerard M. Nadal

    Many thanks, everyone, for the prayers. God Bless.


  9. on July 20, 2010 at 1:16 AM Mother In Texas

    May his soul rest in the arms of Jesus. I’m sorry for your loss. God bless.



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