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Obituary: Kathleen 'Kathy' Cook of New Britain

Kathleen "Kathy" Cook, 57, of New Britain, formerly of Middletown, passed away after a short illness, Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Kathleen Cook


Kathleen "Kathy" Cook, 57, of New Britain, formerly of Middletown, passed away after a short illness, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.

Kathy was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Matthew Cook, Sr. and Catherine (Gallagher) Cook. She was a senior systems analyst with ESPN.

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Known for her sharp wit and beautiful voice, she was active with various theatre groups throughout the state as an actress and singer. She was also an avid gardener and Rosarian.

She is survived by her sister, Patricia Cook of New Britain, her beloved Bindi (an incredibly pampered Shih Tzu), a long line of cousins, extended family and friends.

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Her Funeral Liturgy will be held Monday (May 20th) at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield St., Middletown. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Those who wish may send memorial donations to the American Cancer Society and the ASPCA. Biega Funeral Home has care of the arrangements.

To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com

MAMA WON'T FLY at Phoenix Stage Company

PICTURED: (FROM LEFT) KATHY COOK AS SAVANNAH, KRISTEN JACOBSON AS HALEY AND DONNA STORMS AS MAMA IN 'MAMA WON'T FLY PHOTO BY SHARON A. WILCOX
MY FAVORITE YEAR with Theatre Guild at Simsbury
Kathy Cook as Belle and Karen Sidel as Aunt Sadie in My Favorite Year Photo courtesy of Kathy Cook

Published in Middletown Press on May 17, 201

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