Obituary for Stephen W. Cook
There are no words that can express how much Stephen Cook will be missed by so many, even to the casual acquaintance. He had a contagious smile, chipper personality and blue eyes that sparkled with kindness from within who would lend a helping hand (or two) that came from his endless amount of strength and energy.
Steve was born in Milton, MA and moved to Medfield in 1966. He is survived by his wife Tricia Cook and their three children and nine grandchildren: Joseph Quintina & wife Tammie with James, Marcus, Anthony and Nicholas; Katie Quintina Ntasios & husband Arthur with Nicholas, Isabella and Vanessa; and Michael Quintina & wife Erin with Avery and Charlotte. Steve is also survived by his five siblings –Billy, Pamela, Anne, Jon and Jeff, with their families that gave him one niece and ten nephews and their respective seven children.
It’s hard to mention all the accomplishments Steve has achieved in his lifetime, yet here is a short narrative. He received the first Artist Award ever presented to a Medfield High School student as he was a very talented artist. He was an avid horseman who managed stables and rode/lead the Dover Hunt Club which later translated into riding and sharing the love of horses with his granddaughter Bella. He lived in Hawaii for several years managing a band while surfing the waves. Upon returning to MA in the early 80’s, he managed Beefsteak Charlies for several years, then blossomed as a salesman for Turf Doctor. He moved back to Medfield and met Tricia and her three children in 1985, fell in love, married and bought their home in 1986 (that’s a story in itself) and moved into it in 1987 where they still reside. He went from being a single man to having an instant family at the wink of an eye while loving it all. He became a Licensed Contractor during the building of their home and maintained that license and formed and operated Rainbow Bridge Services which, after several years, became Medfield Fix-It Shop on Janes Avenue in Medfield, that morphed into Medfield Window& Door and eventually bought and moved into the old Charles Restaurant on Rt. 109 in Millis. At that time Steve and Tricia often kayaked down the Charles River and dreamt of having a small café business which is when they decided to buy the old Charles Restaurant and have split usage. The 2008 economic crash lead to fulfilling that dream and they opened the Charles Café which hosted many music talents, which proved to be a wonderfully happy experience, while at the same time rented kayak and canoes on the Charles River. It was during these experiences where his love for fishing really blossomed...he would very often be seen fishing on the Charles River and other lakes and rivers to catch that large-mouth bass or boating or kayaking with Tricia, family or friends as often as they could. Steve eventually worked for JB Sash, left there and became the Marvin Salesman for Chace Lumber where he was received and rewarded by a great company. He also kept his Window Door Fix-It business while all along the way teaching those around him, eager to share his knowledge. As well as being a fisherman, Steve was also an avid pool and horseshoe player, that loved to host get-togethers throughout the years at his home with his family and friends. It’s so hard to describe one’s life on this realm and so many great adjectives can be used, yet, his love for life, people, places, things can be summed up by his constant used expression, ‘Is the glass half empty or half full’, and he would exclaim that “My glass is half full”. Being a Bob Dylan fan, it is fitting to end this Obituary with the words from the famous song, Blowin’ In The Wind: How many years must a mountain exist before it is washed to the sea? How many years can some people exist before they’re allowed to be free? And how many times can a man turn his head and pretend that he doesn’t see? The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind–The answer is blowin’ in the wind.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday February 24th from 3-6 at the Roberts Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home, 15 Miller St Medfield. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 in Vine Lake Cemetery.
Steve was born in Milton, MA and moved to Medfield in 1966. He is survived by his wife Tricia Cook and their three children and nine grandchildren: Joseph Quintina & wife Tammie with James, Marcus, Anthony and Nicholas; Katie Quintina Ntasios & husband Arthur with Nicholas, Isabella and Vanessa; and Michael Quintina & wife Erin with Avery and Charlotte. Steve is also survived by his five siblings –Billy, Pamela, Anne, Jon and Jeff, with their families that gave him one niece and ten nephews and their respective seven children.
It’s hard to mention all the accomplishments Steve has achieved in his lifetime, yet here is a short narrative. He received the first Artist Award ever presented to a Medfield High School student as he was a very talented artist. He was an avid horseman who managed stables and rode/lead the Dover Hunt Club which later translated into riding and sharing the love of horses with his granddaughter Bella. He lived in Hawaii for several years managing a band while surfing the waves. Upon returning to MA in the early 80’s, he managed Beefsteak Charlies for several years, then blossomed as a salesman for Turf Doctor. He moved back to Medfield and met Tricia and her three children in 1985, fell in love, married and bought their home in 1986 (that’s a story in itself) and moved into it in 1987 where they still reside. He went from being a single man to having an instant family at the wink of an eye while loving it all. He became a Licensed Contractor during the building of their home and maintained that license and formed and operated Rainbow Bridge Services which, after several years, became Medfield Fix-It Shop on Janes Avenue in Medfield, that morphed into Medfield Window& Door and eventually bought and moved into the old Charles Restaurant on Rt. 109 in Millis. At that time Steve and Tricia often kayaked down the Charles River and dreamt of having a small café business which is when they decided to buy the old Charles Restaurant and have split usage. The 2008 economic crash lead to fulfilling that dream and they opened the Charles Café which hosted many music talents, which proved to be a wonderfully happy experience, while at the same time rented kayak and canoes on the Charles River. It was during these experiences where his love for fishing really blossomed...he would very often be seen fishing on the Charles River and other lakes and rivers to catch that large-mouth bass or boating or kayaking with Tricia, family or friends as often as they could. Steve eventually worked for JB Sash, left there and became the Marvin Salesman for Chace Lumber where he was received and rewarded by a great company. He also kept his Window Door Fix-It business while all along the way teaching those around him, eager to share his knowledge. As well as being a fisherman, Steve was also an avid pool and horseshoe player, that loved to host get-togethers throughout the years at his home with his family and friends. It’s so hard to describe one’s life on this realm and so many great adjectives can be used, yet, his love for life, people, places, things can be summed up by his constant used expression, ‘Is the glass half empty or half full’, and he would exclaim that “My glass is half full”. Being a Bob Dylan fan, it is fitting to end this Obituary with the words from the famous song, Blowin’ In The Wind: How many years must a mountain exist before it is washed to the sea? How many years can some people exist before they’re allowed to be free? And how many times can a man turn his head and pretend that he doesn’t see? The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind–The answer is blowin’ in the wind.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday February 24th from 3-6 at the Roberts Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home, 15 Miller St Medfield. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 in Vine Lake Cemetery.