Daniel "DJ" Cook

Daniel "DJ" Cook, 64, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Auburn Community Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, he was a veteran of the US Army. DJ was employed with the NY State Canals for 42 years retiring as a dredge captain, following in the footsteps of his father, the late Daniel H. Cook. DJ had a passion for the outdoors and specifically he respected and adored the sport of hunting. He will be greatly missed by his son and #1 hunting partner, Daniel. Dan’s pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. His dog, Kramer and grand-dogs, Bella and Ollie will also miss him. Surviving are his wife, the former Cynthia Becker; daughter, Jeanne (Tony) Lema of Skaneateles; son, Daniel H. (Tracie) Cook of Homer; his mother, Gloria Cook of Marcellus; sister, Linda Cook Kelly of Tennessee; grandchildren, Sierra, Trevor, Jayme and Kassie; “favorite father-in-law," Clifford (Ruth) Becker of Skaneateles, brothers-in-law, John Becker and Robert (Mel) Becker, both of Skaneateles and their families; uncle, Ralph Tolone of Warners; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may attend calling hours Sunday, March 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Funeral services will be Monday, March 9 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring at Borodino Cemetery, Skaneateles. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Daniel's name to the American Heart Assn., P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. www.heart.org Share condolences at www.BuranichFH.com