Thomas James Cook

Thomas (Tom) James Cook, 73 Years old of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2nd in West Chester, PA surrounded by his wife and children.

He was the husband of Elaine M. Cohn Cook.

Born March 12, 1953, in Lockland, OH, he was the son of the late Harry Joseph Cook and the late Letha Edna Davis Cook.  He graduated from Lockland High School (’71) and later from Austin Peay State University in 1975 with a Business Degree.  Tom played football in college as a defensive back and earned a full tuition scholarship to play.  Upon graduation he moved back to Ohio and married Elaine in 1977.  They had over 49 years of marriage and over 57 years together. 

After graduation, he worked for Ryan Homes as a Production Manager and worked for them from 1976 until his retirement in 2017.  Tom held various roles within the company and relocated his family to Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland and finally Pennsylvania for promotions.  He retired as VP of Production for the Delaware Valley Region for NV/Ryan Homes in 2017.  He held many achievements in his roles at the company and was inducted into the “NVR Hall of Fame” because of those achievements and dedication to the company.  Many employees became friends outside of work and he cherished his memories with the company.   

He enjoyed coaching his daughter and son in softball, baseball and basketball.  He played in many adult softball leagues in his early years with the Ryan Homes employee games and loved the comradery and competition.  In later years when activities were not as possible, he enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his grandkids’ sports/activities, spending time with them playing scratch-offs and arcade games at the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Lennon) Peake, son, Andrew (Amy) Cook; grandchildren, Kyla, Brady, Zachary and Paige; brother, Raymond Cook, and nephew, Ryan Cook as well as beloved relatives and numerous friends. 

He was preceded in death by brother; Paul Cook, and parents Harry and Letha Cook. 

We will celebrate Tom’s life on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. Visitation will be from 2-4pm and Words of Remembrance starting at 4:00pm at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc., 410 North Church Street West Chester, PA 19380. A Celebration of Life will also be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Marriott North Cincinnati, 6189 Mulhauser Rd. West Chester, OH 45069. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for contributions to be made in Tom’s name to The Jefferson University Hospital Gift of Life Donor Program to support other families in their journey of transplant needs OR Lockland High School to support local athletes and students – Checks mailed and made out to “Lockland Local School” with memo line “Remembrance of Thomas Cook ’71 Sports Dedication” 210 N. Cooper, Lockland, OH 45215

Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA 610-696-1181 www.DellaFH.com

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