Michael Charles Crook

Michael Charles Crook, age 61 of Bellevue, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.  Beloved high school sweetheart and husband of Bonnie (Cowen)  Crook.  Loving father of Nicole Brandt, Courtney (Craig) Melfi, Cody (Nicole) Crook, and Jacob Crook, Tim Brandt and the late Amanda Crook.  Proud Pap-pap of Emma (Kory), Noah, Molly, Caleb, Leah, Tegan, Liam, Stella, Fiona and Abraham.  He was the son of the late Robert J. and Rita June Crook. He is also survived by several siblings, nieces, nephews and in-laws.  Mike grew up on the Northside, where he raised his family with Bonnie.  He was an Electrician by trade.  He enjoyed woodworking and drones in his later years.  He also enjoyed the outdoors, computers, W.O.W. and BBQ.  In his youth, he was a talented artist and accomplished in Karate.  His girls credit him for their love of Classic Rock and scary movies.  Cody credits him for his inspiration to the IT world.  Friday nights were for family, complete with pizza and a trip to the video store.  We will always remember "cheese balls" and "texture is everything".  We love you Daddy!  Friends will be received from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc., 3552 California Avenue at Davis Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA   15212-2104 where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11:00 am.  The family suggests contributions to the  Multiple Myeloma Foundation, 4400 Coldwater Canyon Avenue, Ste. 300, Studio City, CA   91604.