Robert Hunter Cook was born June 04,1952 in Youngstown Ohio, a son of Barbara Cook and Robert Southerland, passed away peacefully April 11, 2026, at the Hospice House surrounded by his beloved family.

Robert, known as Squeaky or Squeak by his family and friends, was a graduate of Chaney High School class of 1970 and Youngstown State University and attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980.

After graduation he worked and retired after thirty years of service with Dominion East Gas. Additionally, he worked at Cherol’s Market Grocery Store which started while in the third grade and continued through his graduation from college.

Robert was member and served as a Trustee and Usher of the former Foster Memorial Presbyterian Church. He was a Mason (Knights of Pythias) along with his grandfather, Curtis Cook. He was a relentless fan of the Green Bay Packers.

Robert is proceeded in death by his parents, brothers Charles Author Cook (Byrd) and Kenneth Jerome Byrd (Cook), grandparents Curtis and Savannah Cook, aunts Minnie (Cook) Davidson, Lillian (Cook) Harris and Mary Elizabeth Cook.

Robert leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife Maria “Alex” Alexandra (Castillo) Cook, daughters Megan and Abby (Cook) and son in-law Charles Angelou (Myrtle Beach, SC), brothers Gerald (CDR USN Retired) and wife Christal Cook of Orange Park, FL and Ogden McDuffie of Orlando, FL. He also leaves two grandchildren and host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

As we prepare to say our goodbyes, we invite all who knew and loved Robert to join us in reflecting on his life, his spirit, and the joy he brought to those around him. A memorial service will be held in Robert's honor on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the the J.E. Washington Funeral Home, 2234 Glenwood Ave, in Youngstown where Rev. Lewis Macklin will be the celebrant.

At this time of intimate need and personal loss, the family of Robert Hunter Cook elected to entrust the Ministry of Comfort & Care, along with Transitional After-Care Arrangements to the J. E. Washington Funeral Services, 2234 Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio, 330.782.8500.