James Patrick Cooke Jr.

May 27, 1988 - October 3, 2019

1988-2019 James Patrick Cooke Jr., age 31, born in Waterbury, Connecticut on May 27th 1988, went into the arms of the Lord and joined his father James, Sr. in Heaven on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was a long-time resident of Los Lunas, NM and a very loved man by his family and by the community. James had a passion for mechanics and loved his 1991 Mustang. He was always willing to help anyone who needed mechanical work done on their vehicles and would drop everything just to help someone. James was an incredible father to his children. They were his pride and joy and helped shape him into the incredible man he was and there was nothing else on this earth that he loved more. He was a beloved brother by all his siblings and he never let anyone go without. James was also an incredible Uncle Baca to all his nephews and nieces. He was an incredible son, brother and friend to all. James had an incredible sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. His smile literally lit up everyone’s life, and his laugh was so infectious. James had so many people who loved him and he will be dearly missed. He left the world far to soon. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Denise Nicole Cooke, Milani Rae Cooke; his son, James Patrick Cooke III; his mother, Wendy Marie Cooke; 5 siblings, Michael, Joseph, Tiffany, Denniellie, Robbie; 5 nephews and 7 nieces. James is in Heaven now with his Father James Sr. A Memorial Service for James will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Grace Fellowship (3384 HWY 47, Los Lunas NM) in the Main Auditorium, beginning with a Visitation from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and Service at 11:00 AM. A reception at the church will follow after the service. Please sign James’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM