Edward T. Cook passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home in the Fords section of Woodbridge Township. He was 91 years old.

Born in Perth Amboy, he resided in Edison for most of his life before moving to Fords 2 years ago.

Mr. Cook was employed as a boiler operator for Chevron Corporation in Perth Amboy for many years.

He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the American, European African Middle Eastern and Asiatic Pacific Theaters of Operation; and belonged to Clara Barton Post 324, American Legion, Edison, Vietnam Veterans of America, Central Jersey Chapter 233, The Military Order of the Cootie and Chevron Retirees Club. He also belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he served as State Bugler for 21 years.

Mr. Cook was predeceased by his first wife, Roberta O'Donnell Cook; and a son, Ronald Cook.

Surviving are his wife of 32 years Jean Southwell Cook; a son, Edward Cook, of Oklahoma; a brother, George Cook, of Florida; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. at Costello-Greiner Funeral Home, 44 Green Street (at Barron Avenue), Woodbridge. Cremation will be private. Visitation will be on Friday from 2:00 until 4:00 and 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.