Rev. Joseph Thomas Cook

Rev. Joseph T. Cook born August 14, 1959, ordained May 24, 1986, at rest on August 17, 2020. Faithful priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago for 34 years recently associate pastor of St. Linus Parish, Oak Lawn and former pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption in Chicago and St. Kieran in Chicago Heights. Beloved son of Mary (nee Kalmes) and the late John B. Cook; loving brother of Jack (Sue) Cook, Beth (John) Fahey, the late Sue (Bob) Polacheck, Marjorie (Lloyd) Wilkey, Jim (Alice) Cook, Cathy (Jim) Honiker, the late Bob Cook, Garry (Theresa) Cook and Tom (Danette) Cook; dear uncle to 21 nieces and nephews; great uncle of 12. Father Joe’s memory will be cherished by many family members, parishioners, and friends.

Rev. Cook will be lying in state on Sunday, August 23, 2020 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn. Mass of Christian Burial private. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL.

Father Joe’s funeral will be live streamed on www.memorialslive.com/cook Monday, August 24, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. You may also check Andrew J. McGann & Son’s website www.andrewmcgann.com to find the link.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Charities at www.catholiccharities.net or call 312-948-6087. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.andrewmcgann.com or call 773-783-7700.