Funeral Details

I will miss you brother,

Patrick Lambke

So sorry for your loss

Phyllis Gold

No words can express my deep feelings for this sad loss. I’m so sorry.

Debbie Robins

Taken too soon. Such heartbreaking news that nobody wants to experience. My deepest condolences to Bobbie and Jamie along with their families. May their cherished son and brother rest in peace. So heartbreaking!!!♥️🙏🏻✡️

Bobbi Ezell

Sending you and your family hugs and heartfelt condolences. I am so very sorry for your loss Bobbie.

Barbara Krawitz

Deepest condolences to the family from a friend in Canada. RIP

Kirk Robertson

Cory was 1 in a million (or billion!?!?). From the first day to the last day Cory brought a smile, a joke, and an optimism to the room that was unparalleled. For me, he was always a mystery. He some how knew pretty much every noteworthy person I had ever met- and they knew him too! He would always tell me that he had a plan for us to make it big, get rich, and spend the rest of our days living as kings. That was always cool to think about with him, but that's not why I liked to him! I liked him because he was FUN. He was unapologetically HIMSELF, and he was an incredibly KIND man. I could talk to him about things that almost everyone else could not understand or relate to. But Cory had already been there, done that, and he was never shy about sharing how he handled the situation. I appreciated that tremendously. He would send me some of the craziest text messages I ever received. Like when he messaged that REAL military Generals couldn't stop talking about some 3d water we sent them. He was so excited and proud. He told me again in person with (for lack of a better word) a giddy glee and that signature Cory chuckle. He couldnt have been more happy if he had just slam dunked on Michael Jordan himself. These were the normal things that would happen with Cory. I just want to say thank you to Cory one more time for all the wonderful times we had together. I will miss getting a dinner or a lunch or even the occasional breakfast with Cory. I miss that crazy laugh, and all his wild stories. I miss his infectious enthusiasm. I will forever miss the look of pure excitement in his eye for what's next, what has been, and what is. Best wishes and safe travels my friend, we miss you dearly.

David McMahon

To his mom Bobbie - thank you so much for raising an incredible, wonderful guy like Cory. He was “Good energy” as he would always say about others with good vibes. He was just the absolute best. Here are a few fun memories I hope can be of comfort to you during this time.

One day I literally heard him while we were talking on the phone give a homeless guy all the cash he had on him. Not thinking twice, didn’t make a big show of it. It was how he was, naturally. And he didn’t tell me he was doing it. This was a guy who worked with the Whitehouse regularly, Spielberg, Jim Cary, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mel Gibson, Jim Belushi and just about every big A-lister in the industry, the guy that worked on the Toy Story’s, Shrek, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Babe, Space Jam, and many more, the guy that worked with every studio in Hollywood and all the big K-pop stars - and when no one was looking - he offered this homeless guy everything he had on him. “We are kind to everyone Ash, until they fuck you over then that’s it (he laughed), you move on or take them to court and take them down, gotta take care of yourself, but you still gotta look at the world as the glass is half-full not empty.”

I remember one-time I had a really tough couple days and he could tell on our business zoom meetings while he was in South America filming and called me later to genuinely make sure I was ok and if there was anything he could do to help. Seriously this guy, who worked with all the bigs, new everyone of importance, who was busy filming out of the county took the time to make sure I was ok? But that was Cory. “I just want to make sure you’re ok Angel” - he would call all the women he worked with Angel. It was just how he was. Empowering, respectful, and the biggest dog, but the humblest.

He would actually be the guy that stood up for the girl and underdog in the industry and he would always say “If they do that to you again you tell them the big boss is gunna get intouch with them!” And you better believe he would.

His energy was just unmatched and so was his patience. I kinda thought at one point that if they ever recasted the Energizer Bunny that we needed to submit Cory for casting. He would work the wildest hours non-stop. As most in the industry, but his were extra. One-time I texted him in the morning for work - he had a presentation with the White House and needed some stuff prior. He called me right after my text - this was after he had been up till about 3am and had just laid down to sleep for a few hours before his meeting at 9am. “Oh my gosh you know what’s funny? Is I forgot to set my alarm before I fell asleep at my desk last night/this morning and I actually happened to wake up just prior to your text…so I thought I would call and tell you that (he laughs). I can’t believe it. I think I got like 6 hours of sleep and somehow work up and I feel good! Thanks for texting me all that stuff!”

He was so genuine, always on his A-game, and wanted to make sure he reached everyone on their level. “So this person that you connected me to what is the back story? I want to make sure I know how to approach them on their level”.

He was just down to earth and real. “I am so sorry I didn’t get back to you about that thing you sent me sooner.” This coming from the guy who literally got over 400 texts a day and at least that many emails. The guy that always had multiple deals going and days filled back to back with zoom meetings, phone calls, or being on set.

He loved the Rams and Dodgers and we would text back and forth updates during the games sometimes. “I always try to go to all home Rams games!”. This past World Series the two of us bit our nails and texted updates as the Dodgers almost didn’t pull it off. “Man, Idk if they are going to make it”, He said. Then later responded to my game text of “I hope they make it!” With an “Someone’s got to!”

He adored his mom and sister and always made sure he took time for them. They meant the absolute world to him.

-anyways love to you all in his family and Cory I’ll miss you like crazy.

Ashley Marie

Jamie and Bobbie,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. I am sending condolences to you and your family. I know how close you were to Cory.
May his memory be a blessing.
Love,
Cindy Sutker Behar

Cindy Behar

My first knowledge of Cory centered around my big brother, Corey Cook, raving about how I needed to meet his friend. Had to. No doubt about it. I finally did at an airshow, and even though we only met once and talked on the phone a handful of times, as anyone who knew Cory knows, that's all it takes.

I described it as having your hair blown back. Walking into a room with a joyful supernova. He could exhaust me in the most inspiring of ways, if that makes any sense. But what I loved most was the look on my brother's face when he'd talk about their latest adventures. Unabashedly happy. I'm so grateful my dear brother got to experience so much with his bonus bro.

Al my best to you. A family who can raise up a guy like that has to be a pretty righteous crew.

Christy Lindsay

Cory, I'm going to miss you so much...

It would be impossible to count all the wonderful moments we had together - THANK YOU for each and every one of them. You were a good friend, a one-of-a-kind human being, a solid man, a loving son and a brother to your mom and sister, a funny guy, a guy from Chicago, a man with a heart of gold, and many more. You were always very positive, life-loving, full of jokes and good vibes, you worked hard and played hard. It was literally impossible to be sad around you - you always found a way to bring a cheer to any situation! You lit up any room you walked into, you were kind and friendly with literally everyone, you really loved people and you loved life. You were an example for the majority of us on how to live. My meditation guru recently said: "Life is for living. So live!". Cory, you lived! And you lived a glass half-full life, not the other way around. You gave yourself fully to everything and everyone. You always tried to help people, including myself, in any way you could. One could not have a better friend than you. I have so many stories with you, like all of us I am sure, but a few stand out. You taught me how to open a door with a credit card back around 10 years ago because I used to forget my office key all the time (I still get asked about this wonderful skill). You made one of my dreams come true - you took me to Andrea Bocelli's concert last year and, wow, you got us a 7th row at the Hollywood bowl! I invited you to see David Gilmour's concert with my friends on October 29th this year, and you surprised us all with getting way better tickets than I had and getting us all drunk on fancy champagne. That concert on October 29th is my last memory with you, the last time I saw you in person, and I will cherish that memory forever. Cory, damn it. It is just way too soon and I am going to really miss you. I know you loved me so much and you genuinely cared about me, the same way you did about your family and all of your friends. It's still very hard to process and I surrender to God at this time, but as a human and your friend, I miss you and I will miss you. I hope you are in a better place now and I hope they gave you the Jordans as soon as you arrived... ;).

Cory, thank you for everything. I love you and miss you so so much.

My deepest condolences to your mom and sister whom you loved dearly.

Masha

Masha Nets

We will miss you so much in Medellin Colombia

Johnnnatan Rojas

I was devastated by the news of Cory’s passing. We were the best of friends, business partners and as close as brothers. We laughed until we cried every time we were together, in whatever part of the world we were in.

Cory was someone you’d meet once in a lifetime.

My sincerest condolences, it’s always the ones left behind that hurt the most..

I’m unable to attend the funeral from Australia, but you are in my thoughts and prayers always.

Much Love

Andy

Andy McCutcheon

My thoughts, love and prayers go to Cory’s family, everyone who spoke at the funeral, and all that loved Cory which is too many people to even attempt to list. As the speakers all said, Cory was as unique of a person as I’ve ever met. For over 35 years, we went in and out of our lives but he was always one of my best friends who I admired and loved dearly. We recently went to the Super Bowl together to see the rams and were planning on getting together soon in Florida where I live. I probably spent more time with Cory, along with Pete Katsis, as a roommate, a friend, and a confidant than anyone outside of my family. The hole I have from this shocking loss isn’t capable of being filled. Cory was as good a soul as I’ve ever met, and the loss of him has still not sunken in and probably never will. Honestly, I still don’t believe it and I can’t understand it from a karma and metaphysical place and I’m so mad that he was taken when there was so much more for him to do and have a huge impact on the world. For me selfishly, I lost someone irreplaceable and am stunned. I love Cory. I wish I could’ve been a better friend and that we had more time, but life can indeed be unfair. But I have no doubt the impact he had on so many people is unrivaled. There’s so much to say, but truthfully my words could only scratch the surface on what he meant to me and to so many others.

Jeff Kwatinetz

I was lucky enough to meet Cory at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the 1900s. Okay 1983 it was. Our first meeting. We didn't hang out or anything but we knew each other. Fast forward to Fall 🍁 1990. We met again. This time he didn't know my name and I didn't know his but we recognize each other. I was looking for a place to stay because I just returned to college just like Cory had. He welcomed me with open arms and said I could stay with him until I found a place. He was bartending at PinchPenny bar and suggested that I stop by and have a couple beers on him. I did. Well there, I met my future roommates. I started out with no friends in the fall of 1990 and within 2 weeks I have three of the greatest friends I've ever had. All because Cory recognized me. And his generosity is unmatched. We hung out basically every day for a year until he graduated. Kept in touch ever since. I worked with him since 2019 on hologram products. Again, I didn't see him for a while and saw him on Facebook and said I want in and he welcome me with open arms. Everything that Corey, Alan, his "little sister" 🙂 etc ...said, I couldn't have said better. After a week is finally hitting me. Cory was and always will be a dear friend of mine. Love you brother! ❤️ Conrad xo

Conrad Hoevel

"Cory was an old friend of my sister Lori as they knew each other in college! We had a lot of fun with Cory in our twenties on the north side of Chicago! I remember how proud I was of Cory when he first became an agent! I was in advertising and loved talking to Cory about the talent he represented! I am so happy Cory reached for the stars with his career and achieved great success!
Great guy, well respected and always kind and fun! RIP dear Cory! "

Donna and Lori Norwich