Howie Cook with his wife, Wendi, and two boys, Brett and Brock.
Ocean City resident Howie Cook died of a heart attack at the age of 49 on July 14, and he left behind his beloved wife, Wendi, and two young boys, Brett and Brock.
Cook was known for his willingness to help anyone. He had “a minute” for everyone. He was known for his culinary expertise and his knowledge of marine mechanics.
His two boys, ages 15 and 10, attend Ocean City schools, as does his niece, Ryann Styer (Noel Styer and Lee Styer are OCHS grads).
Cook's friends say he was always there when anybody asked, “Got a minute?”
And now they're asking the community to give the Cook Family “a minute” by supporting “The Cook Family Benefit” on Monday, August 24. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Arlene Stryker, of Arlene's Restaurant on Asbury, and Mary Beth Salmonsen are organizing the benefit for his family.
"He was a heck of a good guy,” Salmonsen said.
THE COOK FAMILY BENEFIT
- Date: Monday, August 24, 2015
- Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Place: Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point
- Event: Includes appetizers and finger foods, cash bar and a silent auction. All donations welcome.
- Tickets: $25 for adults and kids. Available at the door and at Arlene's on Asbury restaurant (624 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City) or by calling/texting Mary Beth Salmonsen at 609-254-4143.
