Obituary of James J Dalton

James J. "Cook" Dalton, 71, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly Saturday, September 30 at his residence in the Villas. Born February 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, James was the son of the late James J. and Frances (Reichert) Dalton. As a child his mother would call him "Cookie". That nickname would follow him the 71 years of his life. After graduating from Northeast Catholic High School, he would eventually join the US Naval Air Reserves and serve for nearly 20 years. Cook as he was affectionately known, recently retired from the automotive industry as a transmission specialist. He was last employed at the former Al's transmissions, Chester PA. After retirement, Cook and his wife Cathy made their summer home in the Villas their permanent residence. The two enjoyed traveling and camping. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year and decided to travel across the United States. They camped and hiked in the mountains of Glacier National Park and even visited the island of Mauii. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and had a true zest for life. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother William. Cook will forever be missed by his wife Kathleen (Donovan); son Jason husband of Sophia and their children Edmund, Phoebe, Holly, and James Daniel; son Eric and his son Wesley; daughter Emily Coldren wife of John and their children Chase, Brayden, Bryce and Tyler. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Kathy Dalton and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11AM Saturday, October 14 at the Parish of St. John Neumann, Church of St. John of God 680 Town Bank Road North Cape May. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 10AM until 10:45AM at the Church. Interment with military honors will be held 11AM Monday, October 16 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 3301 West Cheltanham Ave. Philadelphia PA 19150. Evoy Funeral Home 3218 Bayshore Road North Cape May has been entrusted with arrangements.