Angela J. (DePhillips) Cook

On January 3, 2016, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, Angela Joyce (DePhillips) Cook, passed away in New Hartford, NY. Born on March 27, 1934 at her home on Blandina Street in Utica, Angela was the daughter of the late Emory J. and Rose Marie (Ruggiero) DePhillips. Raised and educated locally, she graduated from T.R. Proctor High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse and her Master’s degree in Education from Syracuse University. She earned her Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in School Administration from North Adams State College in Massachusetts. At one time, she was married to Glade Cook, Sr. and from that union came the blessings of 4 sons. Angela worked as a teacher in the Utica and Whitesboro School Districts before spending the majority of her career dedicated to teaching students in the Clinton Central School District. In her professional and personal life, Angela was a very kind and gentle soul; she had a loving and generous heart and was always giving to others. In addition to spending 38 years in the teaching field, she was devoted to raising her sons. After she retired, she spent much of her time taking care of her grandchildren and attending every recital, game, and graduation she could catch. In her recent years, she enjoyed watching movies and TV shows, completing her crossword books, and conversing with friends. Compassionate, sociable, and committed to advocating for excellence and equality in education, Angela served as President of the Clinton Teachers Association, played an integral role in starting the Special Olympics in Central New York in the late 1960’s, was a member of the Red Hat Society, and volunteered at the Utica Parkway Senior Center. Ang also loved to travel; she frequently took vacations with her dear friend Nancy Calautti and enjoyed visiting with her family in Arizona, North Carolina and Texas. She also took a trip to Italy and had the honor of seeing the Pope while there. Angela was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Angela leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her sons and daughters-in-law, Glade, Jr. and Jean Cook of Marcy, Scott and Gina Cook of College Station, TX, Brett and Kerri Cook of Marcy, and Craig and Melissa Cook of Matthews, NC; and her grandchildren who she adored: Kayla, Macey, Emory, Samuel, Kiley, Carson, Craig, and McKenzie. She is also survived by her sister, Marie McGaffin of AZ; her brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Linda DePhillips of New Hartford; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and sister-in-law, Carol DePhillips. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph DePhillips, and Emory T. DePhillips; and her brother-in-law, Joseph McGaffin. The family will honor and commemorate Angela’s life at a private time. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Angela’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Thursday morning at 11:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in lieu of flowers may make a donation to the ALS of Utica; envelopes will be available at the service or online at http://www.alsutica.org/donate/. Committal prayers and Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Angela J. (DePhillips) Cook

March 27, 1934 - January 3, 2016