Amherst, Robert A. Cooke, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital from congestive heart failure.

Robert was born July 14, 1930 in Amherst to the late Esther Williams and Howard Cooke. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, and went on to work in construction.

Robert was predeceased by his brothers Howard Jr., “Bill,” Albert (Sonny), and James and sisters Esther, Thalma, and Virginia.

He is survived by four brothers: Charles, Richard, George (Pete), and Roy, two sisters: Jean Martin and Mary Martin, and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service with military honors will be held Wednesday, August 8, at 11am at Wildwood Cemetery in Amherst.