Philip E. Cook, Jr.

Philip E. Cook, Jr., 72 years old of Cecil, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 in his home after a brief illness.

He was born August 22, 1946 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Philip E. and Genevieve Mae          Cook, Sr.

Phil grew up in Munhall and graduated from Munhall High School, Grove City College, and Duquesne University Law School.

He was a well known Tax Attorney at Philip E. Cook and Associates, LLC and previously worked at Pepper Hamilton and Rose, Schmidt, Hasley and DiSalle Law Firms as well as McGraw Edison.

Phil was an officer and member of the Canonsburg Jaycees, a member/former president of the Allegheny Tax Society. In addition, he co-authored the Pennsylvania State Tax Handbook for many years. Phil was a Steelers and Penguins season ticket holder for many years. He also enjoyed spending time at Kennywood, Cheat Lake with his family and dogs, Doo Wop/ Oldies music, shooting pool and reminiscing about special times but more than anything he loved his weekends with his grandchildren.

Surviving are his dance partner and special girl of 40 years, Ruth Anne Williams of Cecil, sons, Philip III (Rachel) of Mt. Lebanon, and Eric of McDonald, grandchildren, Philip IV, Coleton, Leland, Wesley, Quentin, Hailey, C.J., Jared, and Tera, and his four legged buddy, Nola.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Patricia Meltzer.

Friends will be received 2-4 & 6-8 P.M., the time of service, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services 3378 Millers Run Road (Rt 50), Cecil, PA. The family would be honored if attendees wore Steeler apparel to celebrate Phil's love for the Team.

Private burial will take place at a later time.

His wish was contributions be made to the Washington City Mission 84 W. Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301.