Harry Preston Cook, 85; Vietnam Vet, Sheep Farmer

Harry Preston Crook
(Feb. 4, 1930 - May 17, 2015)


On May 17, 2015, Harry Preston Crook, beloved husband of Vincentina Rita Crook (nee Dell’Acqua}.

Son of the late Harry Preston Crook and Helen Jane Kleinfelder Crook.

Brother-in-law of Mary Kutcher, Grace Dell’Acqua, Anna Lou Yakel and Joe Dell’Acqua. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Beloved friend of Mark Johnston.

He was a graduate of Calvert Hall College and a veteran of the Korean War. He was a longtime employee with Verizon. He was a gentleman farmer and enjoyed raising his sheep.

Friends may call on Wednesday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, P.A. 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 65 Sacred Heart Lane, Glyndon.

Interment in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, May 26, at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carroll Lutheran Village Residence Assistance Fund, 300 St. Luke Circle, Westminster, MD 21158.

Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.

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