Wilbert T. Cooke, Jr.
January 26, 1936 ~ November 6, 2010
W. Thomas Cooke "Tom"
(Age 74)
Of Fairfax, VA died on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at his residence with his family by his side due to a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Tom was a retired member of the MPD, Washington, D.C. football coach for 26 years, also a security administrator with JMS, Vienna, VA, and is credited with conceiving and establishing the Youth Sports Program, known as Vienna Youth Incorporated. To all who knew him, he was known as a respected football coach with strong commitment and principles. Tom leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Cooke; devoted children, Ron (Pam), Don (Cindy), Lani Iliff, and the late Tommy Cooke; brothers Dale Cooke and Larry (Saundra Cooke; six grandchildren; Sarah and R.T. Iliff, Emily, Ronnie, Donny, and Kennedy Cooke.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the VYI-Cooke Memorial Fund, attn: Treasurer, 9521 LeMay St., Vienna, VA 22182; credit card donations are accepted by visitinig VYI.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(Age 74)
Of Fairfax, VA died on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at his residence with his family by his side due to a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Tom was a retired member of the MPD, Washington, D.C. football coach for 26 years, also a security administrator with JMS, Vienna, VA, and is credited with conceiving and establishing the Youth Sports Program, known as Vienna Youth Incorporated. To all who knew him, he was known as a respected football coach with strong commitment and principles. Tom leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Cooke; devoted children, Ron (Pam), Don (Cindy), Lani Iliff, and the late Tommy Cooke; brothers Dale Cooke and Larry (Saundra Cooke; six grandchildren; Sarah and R.T. Iliff, Emily, Ronnie, Donny, and Kennedy Cooke.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the VYI-Cooke Memorial Fund, attn: Treasurer, 9521 LeMay St., Vienna, VA 22182; credit card donations are accepted by visitinig VYI.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Mrs Cooke, Ron, Don Lani, Mr Cooke was the best of men. When see what VYI has become, when I see all the young people that have had opportunities, when I see Tom, Ron, Don, Joe and David Hall and everyone of you who have followed in Mr. Cookes footsteps it make me so proud to say I am from Vienna. Mr. Cooke was one-of-a kindhe was an inspiration to everyone who knew himhe was the heart and soul of Vienna and I will miss him.
Ruth and Family, Although the families no longer get together for family reunions, I fondly remember the ones from the past. Enen though years have gone by I think about all the aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family often. I’m so sorry to here of Tommy’s passing. He is now with, Tommy, Mildred and Brother, my parents (Hayden & Marie) and all the rest of the family who have gone on before us. I can only imagine the stories they are telling. Please know my thoughts and paryers are with your family, Dale and Larry during this trying time.
Two giants of Northern Virginia youth football from the same family have left us this year. We want to express our condolences and to let you know we are thinking of you. Steve, Roz and Matt Fehr
Cookie: So sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the days ahead. With much love, Debbie
Cookie & Family, Cookie sorry to hear of your loss, Tom is and will always be a great person, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Billy & Norma Richards
Hi Cookie, my prayers are with you in your time of sorrow Kat
Dear Cooke Family, Coach Cooke had a great impact on my life and helped shape me into the man I am today. He will be greatly missed and always in my heart. My condolences go out to you. 1997 Madison H.S Grad Jason Mills
My Prayers and Blessings are with each and everyone of you. He will always be in you hearts and now he is home with our Father in Heaven.
The students from the class of 1994 pay tribute to you Coach. God Bless
Coach Cooke you were a great mentor to me and so many kids at madison, a great football coach and most of all a great man and you will truely be missed god bless!!!
You haven’t left our thoughts since Tommy’s passing, and now we return to try & find words to express our deepest sympathy to all of you as you mourn the loss of your husband, father, and friend. We pray that God will send peace and extra comfort to you to help ease the pain of your re-wounded hearts. He will be with you, along with your many, many loved ones, to help you bear this heavy burden. God bless you. The Sedlock Family
Dear Ronzo, Wishing you and your Family needed peace and healing for the passing of your beloved, Father. Your Dad and dearly departed Brother Tommy, created a legacy for VYI youth sports programs in Vienna, VA that will be missed. You have been a Good Son to your Parent’s for a long time and an example for anyone on this earth to follow! Stay well, my friend. Your Bro’s at JCM Logistics
Our family is so sad to hear of Mr. Cooke’s passing. I was very fortunate to know both Tommy and Mr. Cooke. Many years ago we had a memorable trip to Annapolis to see a Redskin’s scrimmage. I think we had half of Tazwell Rd. in the car. I was able to reconnect with Mr. Cooke when my son Brian played football at Madison. Mr. Cooke provided a great deal of support and encouragement to Brian. All the kids who played for him loved “Wolfey”. I am so sorry that Mr. Cooke’s passing so closely followed Tommy. Be comforted in that Tom and Tommy touched so many lives, were loved by and will be missed by so many people. The Lawson family.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your loving husband,father,brother and grandfather. my deepest sympathies are with you.
My thoughts are with you during this time of loss. Spencer Young Kamino International Transport Sterling, VA
Our condolences to the family. Our love and prayers are with you. John Wooden and Family
Ruth and family. My heart and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Tom influenced a lot of youth in Vienna and he will be missed by all. Thanks to him we have the wonderful VYI program in place. He will be fondly remembered by me and my family. Dawn Perry and family
Dear Ruthie and family, Just know that we are thinking of you with love and prayers. We are so glad we had time to vist you and T.C. last month. Those precious moments we shared will always be cherished and the good memories we had over the years, we will never forget. Love and prayers, Charlie and Sue
Dear Cookie & Family, We were sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom was a great influence on both of my sons while they attended JMS. His beliefs in the good of the kids along with his knowledge; helped many boys through life. He will be missed and his legacy is intact as a true leader of the youth of Vienna. Peace be with him.
“What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.” My God shine down on the Cooke family during this difficult time and help with the sadness that you are experiencing. May God’s mighty arms hold you close and guide you down the road of remeberamce and all the goodness you experienced from his life here on earth. Gods Blessngs to All The Cooke Family! Patty Payne JMHS – 1976
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family..Mr.Cooke touched all our lives in so many ways,& we will always remember the wisdom he tried to instill in us all..He will be missed by any & everyone who had a oppurtunity to meet this man..Though we might have been his worst team ever, we learned so many things we will remmeber forever…May he rest in peace..On Behalf Of The Pollard Family…
You will be dearly missed.