Melissa Cook Curatola
Melissa Cook Curatola, of League City, TX, passed away on January 13, 2026 at the age of 62. She was born on June 18, 1963, in Princeton, New Jersey, to Harry and Alice Cook.
Her primary interests were caring for her family and pets. She loved cooking, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and enjoyed keeping Christ in Christmas. She enjoyed traveling, particularly cruises, and dining out with her husband and family. She was a nurse’s aide and, most recently, a lead cashier at Bass Pro Shops. Her favorite hobby was keeping in touch with all the people she cared about, including not only family but friends and even her children’s friends. She absolutely loved watching General Hospital with her beloved pets.
Preceded in death by her parents, Alice May (Danbury) Cook and Harry Monroe Cook Sr.
Survived by her husband, Bruce James Curatola; her sons, Douglas James Curatola, Gregory Michael Curatola, and Ryan David Curatola; and her brother, Jeffrey Cook.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:00pm, with a Vigil Service at 6:30pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main, League City, Texas 77573. Her Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Friday at 10:00am at St. Mary of the Expectation Catholic Church, 1612 East Walker, League City, Texas, with Father John Rooney presiding.
Interment will take place at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 7801 Gulf Fwy, Dickinson, TX 77539, on Friday at 11:30am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 /http://www.stjude.org/donate / (800) 213-6584. Please designate the gift in memory of Melissa Cook Curatola.
My deepest condolences to my Brother Bruce, her brother Jeffrey Cook, and Bruce & Melissa’s son’s; Douglas, James, Gregory, and Ryan
Dear Bruce, and sons Douglas, Gregory and Ryan. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Sincerely cousin Donna and Justin Vannatta
Bruce, Douglas, Gregory and Ryan, I am so sorry for your loss. Melissa loved you all so very much. She loved being a wife and mother. She was a wonderful person and will be truly missed. My sincere condolences to all of you. Prayers, love,
Bonny, Michael and Gabby
So sorry about Melissa. She was very nice.
I knew Her and her family well growing
up in Kingston , NJ . Prayers and thoughts are with all of you..
Godbless A childhood friend when growing up in Kingston NJ, Always friendly and kind and she loved her family in Texas Prayers as always
Dear Sister, No perfect words just love and sorrow. Just don’t know how to say goodbye.
Jeff and Lori Cook, Allentown, NJ
We offer our deepest condolences to family during this difficult time. It is just surreal and cannot be expressed through words. Prayers from Brandon, Bianca Cook, Jeffrey & Jacob Cook.
Uncle Bruce, Doug, Greg, and Ryan: Our deepest and most sincere condolences, we were shocked and saddened by Aunt Melissa’s passing away, she was far too young. I am sure she was welcomed by Grandmom and Grandpop Cook, as well as other family. I will always fondly remember Cook-Curatola family visits, and Aunt Melissa’s kind smile, warm personality, and joyful outlook. She will be missed. I hope you all will hold her memory in your hearts and minds, that way she will always be close. -Cousin Brian Cook, Hannah and Della
Uncle Bruce, Doug, Greg, Ryan: Deepest condolences and sincere sympathies, we were deeply saddened to hear Aunt Melissa passed away, she was far too young. I will always remember her kind smile, gentle tone, warm hugs, and joyful outlook. Hopefully she’s found her way to be reunited with Grandmom and Grandpop Cook. I feel so bad for you guys and my dad, keep the memories of Aunt Melissa close to your heart and mind and she’ll always be there. – Nephew/Cousin Brian Cook, Hannah, and Della
Dear Bruce Douglas Gregory and Ryan , our condolences on the passing of your mother our prayers go out to you and your family , Barbara & Bob Standhope .