NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Julius Cookis, 82 of North Adams, MA passed away on June 2, 2026 at Berkshire Medical Center.

Born on November 1, 1943, to Samuel and Ruth Cookis, he was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother and his presence will be deeply missed.

Julius was a hardworking man who built his life on steady effort and quiet devotion. Over the years, he gave his time and talents to Jack and Harry’s, National Auto, Scarafoni Ford and Bedard Brothers, where a job done right was the only kind worth doing. Once a Marine, always a Marine.

At the center of his life was his beloved wife, Dale, to whom he was married for 61 years- a partnership of rare devotion through every season of life. A loyal fan to the end, Julius also loved nothing more than settling in to watch his Boston Red Sox.

Julius is survived by his son, Ross Cookis (Melissa) of Chicopee, MA; his son, Mark Cookis (Robin) of Pittsfield, MA; his daughter, Stacy Simpson (Roger) of North Adams, MA; and his daughter in law, Laura Cookis of Pittsfield, MA. He also leaves Holly Cookis Michaelson of Delmar, NY, whom he thinks of as a daughter and Heidi Blake his caregiver and friend. He is further survived by his sister, Riva Freelander (Joel); eight grandchildren, Kendra Bradley, Emma Cookis, Quinton Cookis, Trinity Onrubia Cookis, Makailey Cookis, Roger Simpson, Jack Simpson and Sara Simpson; and fifteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dale Cookis and his brothers, Herbert Cookis and Macy Cookis.

Julius will be remembered for his hard work, his loyalty, his quick wit and well- timed dad jokes, and his deep love for the family he built.

FUNERAL NOTICE: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Fight Colorectal Cancer in his name at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/fightcrcfundraising/account/2377600. Services will be held at Southview Cemetery on Friday June 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com