Theodore A. Cook, Jr., 55, of the Town of Niagara, NY died on Tuesday May 18, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Theodore A. and Patricia A. (Szarszewski) Cook, Sr.

Ted was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools. He was employed at Clause Paving in Sanborn, NY, FMC in Middleport, NY, and most recently at No Blanket Smoke Shop in Sanborn, NY. A mechanic by trade, Ted had a passion for working on cars. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating.

Ted is survived by his three children, Tammy Cook of Sanborn, NY; Theodore A. Cook, III and Robert Cook both of Lockport, NY; several step-children and grandchildren, eight siblings, Duane (Jean) Cook of Niagara Falls, NY; Amanda Cook of Wilson, NY; Barbara (Curt) Bates of Robinson, PA; Ken Cook, and Bob Cook both of the Town of Niagara, NY; Janet (Jack) Forget of Canada, Connie Cook of Cortland, NY and Guy Cook of New York, NY, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no prior visitation. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094 or Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, ICU, 5300 Military Road Lewiston, NY 14092. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.