John “Jack” Cookfair, 54 of Delmar, NY died on Monday, February 23, 2015. He was the son of Joan (O’Brien) Cookfair and the late William Cookfair. In addition to his mother, Jack is survived by his brothers, James, Timothy (Melissa) and Mark Cookfair, and his five nieces, Laura, Jacquelyn, Olivia, Amy and Shannon. He is also survived by many relatives and dear friends. Jack attended St. Thomas Grammar School and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and SUNY-Brockport. He worked in sales with DeGenero Insurance Company for several years. He was well known throughout Delmar and was president of the “DMC.” A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 27, 2015, at 9:30 a.m., in St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call on Thursday, February 26, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home Inc., 490 Delaware Ave. Burial will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of NENY, 455 Patroon Creek Blvd., Suite 108, Albany, NY 12206 – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albanyLocal DMC President Passes Away But Spirit Remains
John “Jack” Cookfair, 54 of Delmar, NY died on Monday, February 23, 2015. He was the son of Joan (O’Brien) Cookfair and the late William Cookfair. In addition to his mother, Jack is survived by his brothers, James, Timothy (Melissa) and Mark Cookfair, and his five nieces, Laura, Jacquelyn, Olivia, Amy and Shannon. He is also survived by many relatives and dear friends. Jack attended St. Thomas Grammar School and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and SUNY-Brockport. He worked in sales with DeGenero Insurance Company for several years. He was well known throughout Delmar and was president of the “DMC.” A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 27, 2015, at 9:30 a.m., in St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call on Thursday, February 26, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home Inc., 490 Delaware Ave. Burial will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of NENY, 455 Patroon Creek Blvd., Suite 108, Albany, NY 12206 – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany