James (Jim) Frederick Rook
April 5, 1935 - December 29, 2020

On the morning of December 29, 2020 James Frederick Rook passed away peacefully at his home in Palm Bay Florida, he was 85 years old.
James Rook was born in Utica New York on April 5, 1935 to Elmer Frederick Rook and Mary Ellen (Frazier) Rook. He was the second of five children, sisters Mary Talerico OH, Margaret Smith NY, and bother Elmer Rook NY. He was preceded in death by his eldest sister Shirley Knapp NY.
James proudly served in the United States Airforce and spent time in Okinawa, Japan.
On July 16th 1955 James married his high school sweetheart Yvonne Lorraine Lockwood. Together they had seven children while living in upstate NY and in 1976 moved to Palm Bay Florida. James worked as a machinist and hobbies included fishing in the Indian River and shooting pool with his sons. James and Yvonne created a life filled with family, friends and love.
James was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Yvonne, his eldest son Kevin D. Rook and his forth son Gregory A. Rook.
James is survived by his eldest daughter Lorraine A. Comes NY, sons James M. Rook FL, Michael F. Rook TX, Steven E. Rook FL and daughter Jacquelyn J. Miletic FL. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
The loss of our father James Rook leaves us with immense sadness but we take great comfort in knowing that he is united with two of his children as well as the fiery red head that was the love of his life.
A celebration of James Rooks life will be held for family, date to be determined.