Obituary of Kathleen Garrity Cook

Kathleen Cook

Passed away at the age of 88 peacefully surrounded by her family on March 2nd, 2024. Kathleen was born in Yonkers, NY on February 29th,1936 to the hon. Judge Harold T. and Mary Broderick Garrity.  She grew up in Yonkers, NY with her siblings MaryAnn (Charles Hagelin) James (Andrea) and Matthew (Judy) Garrity. Kathleen graduated from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, NY and continued her education studying business law at Marymount Jr. college in Arlington, VA. In 1960 Kathleen married Robert William Cook and they moved to Chappaqua, NY where they raised their 4 children. Her husband Robert preceded her in death in 1976.

Born on leap day Kathleen was perpetually young and vivacious. She worked at her fathers law firm for many years and as an office manager. Warm and lighthearted she saw the best in everything and everyone. She loved her family, friends, golf, volunteering, gardening and travel.

Kathleen is survived by her children Sheila (Gregory Gannon) of Hamburg, NY, LynnAnne (Jim Hagar) of Big Sky, Montana, Alicia Cook of Danbury and Robert W. Cook Jr. of New Canaan. In addition her 7 loving grandchildren: Paige and Brooke Gannon, Patrick Hagar, Ava, Dylann, Christopher and Broderick Cook. She was so proud of her children and especially her grandchildren who she loved so much and brought her so much joy.

A wake will be held at St. Aloysuis church in New Canaan Connecticut on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 from 9-10am with funeral services to follow 10-11am.

The family extends their gratitude to Brightview Assisted Living in New Canaan, Connecticut for their excellent care and devotion to our mother.