Randy G. Cook, age 68, died peacefully at home with his loving wife of 44 years, Peggy. He was born in 1956 in Hartford City, Indiana.
Randy was the youngest of 3 children. He studied music at Ball State University with his beautiful tenor voice being his major instrument. While in Indiana, he worked as a Vet Tech and EMT. In 1980, he married Peggy (Margaret) Brundage after a whirlwind courtship. It was literally love at 1st sight for both.
They moved to WNY in 1983 after which Randy worked in various human services jobs; child care aide, retreat assistant at the Abbey of Genesee, CNA Aide at the Genesee County NH, and Instructors Aide at Genesee ARC. In retirement he became the “Overnight Guy” at Santino’s Pizzeria. Randy loved hiking, camping, music, books and animals. He leaves behind his companion cat “Tina”.
In addition to his wife, Randy is survived by his sisters; Gaylene (Larry) Holloway of Indiana, Naneen (Robert) Randolph of Kentucky; brothers in law Peter (Joan) Brundage, John (Elvira, his special “outlaw”) Brundage, David Brundage and a tribe of loving nieces and nephews who remember him for his “Zen Like” calm, sense of humor and wit.
Family and friends are invited to share stories about Randy on Wednesday September 4, 2024 from 5:00-7:00PM at Godfrey’s Pond Clubhouse 7925 Godfrey’s Pond Rd. Bergen, NY 14416.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Volunteers for Animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 W. Main St. Rd. Batavia, NY 14020. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.
