David A. Cook, Sr.

July 8, 1949 - June 1, 2018

David A. Cook, Sr., 68, of Gloversville died Friday evening June 1, 2018 at the Mountain Valley Hospice House surrounded by loving family. He was born in Rotterdam on July 8, 1949 a son of Earl and Anna Mae Crawn Cook and was a 1967 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. David lived in Cranesville before moving to Gloversville in 1968. Mr. Cook was a leather worker and was employed at Independent Leather Co. in Gloversville where he became a shop steward. Later, David worked at Pan American Leather in Johnstown, retiring six years ago. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. David loved to help others and was a great mentor for children. A quiet and humble man, he was a hard worker and a take-charge guy who adored his family. David was also known to be able to repair anything. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his step-father, Walter Newland, who raised David like a son. Survivors include his beloved wife, Roxanne M.A. Lettice Cook, whom he married on November 14, 1970; two children, Ursula (Scott) Pike of Gloversville and David (Tracy) Cook, Jr. of Broadalbin; his siblings, Gary (Debbie) Newland of Saratoga Springs, Priscilla”Patti” (Peter) Taylor of Johnstown, Sharon Way and Dorothy “Dottie” (Bill) Goldsmith, all of Gloversville, Kathleen English of Marana, AZ, and Thelma “Tammy” (Victor) Tovar of Corpus Christi, TX; his step-mother, Gayle Newland of Mayfield; three grandchildren, Christopher Pike, and Haley and Molly Cook; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation will be performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, in care of the funeral home. To honor David, his family suggests performing an act of kindness by taking time to teach a child something or by being attentive to the elderly. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown.