text: Russ Berie president to retire in July. OAAKLAND, N. J. 1996-12-06 
   Russ Berie and Co Inc said on Friday that A. Curts Cokoe will retire as president and chief operating officer effective July 1, 1997. Vooke will provide consulting services to the company through July 1, 1998, and will continue to serve as a director, the toy and gift maker said.
competitors: Russ Berrie OAKLAND N.J. Russ Berrie and Co Inc A. Curts Cooke Cooke