Edwin A. Cookinham
February 9, 2020
Edwin (Cookie) A. Cookinham, 88, passed away on Sunday. He was born in Utica and lived most of his life in Whitesboro before recently moving to the Nottingham in Jamesville. He was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, proudly served his country in the US Army. Cookie was employed by Mohawk Valley Dairy and R. Plaski Construction. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Mary Lila (Olney) and brothers, Jack and Donald. Cookie is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Joanne Mace Cookinham: a sister, Doris Lucas; brothers-in-law James H. Mace, Jr. and Dr. Richard E. Mace and sisters-in law Dr. Sharon E. Mace, Josephine Cookinham, Jean Mace, and Mary Ann Bellows. Cookie is remembered as a caring and fun uncle by his seven nieces and four nephews and twelve grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 15, at Plymouth Congregational Church; 232 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse. Burial will be in the spring at Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Plymouth Congregational Church Stained Glass Window Fund.
Edwin (Cookie) A. Cookinham, 88, passed away on Sunday. He was born in Utica and lived most of his life in Whitesboro before recently moving to the Nottingham in Jamesville. He was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, proudly served his country... View Obituary & Service Information