and he was respected by all. He was a compassionate counselor, a standards bearer of integrity and civility, and a highly respected Principal. Anyone that knew Bob, knew he was an avid sports lover. He loved taking his family to watch many professional sports games, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston Celtics, and New York Yankees. His devotion to tennis followed him through high school, college and post-grad. Bob holds the all-time record for Ulster County tennis singles titles with 9, doubles titles with 7, and holds a number of Woodstock Open titles. He played Division 2 tennis at Bentley College, where he was awarded the Northeast- 10 conference player of the year in his junior year. Surviving in addition to his parents is his devoted wife of nineteen years Katie Cook, his children Brett Thomas, Rachel and Clare Cook. Siblings; Michael Cook and his wife Toni of Kingston, and Christopher Cook and his wife Jamie of Bronxville. Six nieces and nephews, his mother in-law, Kathleen Carey Mihm of Kingston, and brother in-law, Marty Mihm and his wife Kristin of Denver, Colorado. Bob's beloved dog Shamrock also survives. Entrusted to the care of Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, where family and friends may visit on Friday, January 25th from 4-8 PM. A funeral procession will form Saturday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 noon at St. Mary's Church in Kingston. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Keyser Carr Simpson Hammerl Funeral & Cremation Service
Kingston, NY 12401
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