(06/17/14) Cranston - Harold E. Crook, Jr., 85 died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of E. Virginia (Tillman) Crook with whom he celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2014.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Doris E. (Cooney) Crook, Sr., he was a lifelong resident of Cranston. Harold graduated from Cranston High School in 1946. He was a star athlete in football and hockey and he was Class President. After graduating he played football with the City Hall Athletic Club.
For 35 years he worked for his father at Harold Crook and Son Garage on Gansett Avenue in Cranston. Started by his father in 1928, Crook’s Garage was recognized in 1979 for 50 years of service to the members of the Automobile Club of Rhode Island. Harold became the owner of the Garage in January of 1980. Harold also served as coach of the Crook’s Garage Senior Amateur Hockey Team.
He loved to play golf and for 32 years was a member of the Foster Country Club. He was an accomplished pianist and often could be heard playing at the former Meshanticut Green on Oaklawn Avenue. His favorite music was Jazz and Dixieland. He was an avid sports fan who faithfully followed the Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots.
On the occasion of Harold’s 60th birthday, former RI Governor Edward D. DiPrete declared December 9, 1988 as “Harold E. Crook Recognition Day”.
A Mason for 63 years he belonged to Doric Lodge #38, AF&AM, now affiliated with Harmony Lodge #9 and the Rhode Island Shriners.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children: Harold E Crook III & his wife Joyce of Narragansett, Calvin J. Crook of North Providence and Nancy L. McDaniel & her husband Ed of San Juan Capistrano, CA and five grandchildren: Ian, Jared & Zoe Crook, Dylan & Hayden McDaniel.
His funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 10 am at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday from 5-7 pm and on Thursday morning prior to the service from 9-10 am. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Warwick. Donations in his memory may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main street, Providence, RI 02904. Remembrances may be offered at carpenterjenks.com.
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