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Ettore Cossa Obituary
Ettore H. Cossa of Washingtonville, an Oil Truck Driver for Sentinel Oil Co., entered into rest on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Arden Hill Campus in Goshen, NY. He was 93.
The son of Vincent and Angela (Schini) Cossa, he was born July 23, 1915 in the Bronx, NY.
He was a member of the New York City Auxiliary Police Department and retired as Captain after forty years of service, Teamster 456 in Elmsford and Blooming Grove Nutrition Center.
A family statement reads: "Ettore loved Duncan Donuts and going to Atlantic City."
He is survived by son, Vincent H. Cossa and his wife, Linda of Chester; daughter, Elaine Smith and her husband, Arthur of Washingtonville; son, Edward Cossa and his wife, Maureen of New Rochelle, NY; and son, John Cossa of Pelham Manor, NY; his grandchildren: Jeanette Robert and her husband, Brandon, Michele Cossa, Deborah Strobach and her husband, Kenneth, Elizabeth Cossa, Robert Smith, Stephanie Cossa, Christine Cossa, and Allison Cossa; great-grandchildren: Benjamin Robert and Autumn Strobach, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian McGill Cossa.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 4, from 1-3 and 6-9 p.m. at David T. Ferguson Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, at St. Mary's Church in Washingtonville, NY. Burial will be in Long Island National Cemetery.
Arrangements under the care of the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville, NY 10992, 845-496-9106.
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Memories and Condolences
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Eileen & Bill Morales
August 4, 2008
Dear Elaine, Vinny, John, Eddie & Families - Our deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear Father. We go back many years, and I will always remember the fond memories of your Dad. He was truely amazing and you were all so lucky to have had him in your lives as long as you did. We are so sorry we live so far away and cannot attend his services, and just want everyone to know that we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
With love,
Erin Brown
August 4, 2008
Dear Elaine and Family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss he was a great man and he will always hold a special place in my heart RIP-Poppy xoxox
The Fleming/Brown Family
Jodi Coello
August 4, 2008
Poppy, All the years that I knew you,no matter where life brought us I ALWAYS considered u my grandfather figure. I will always remember the good times we shared in A.C., Ur old apartment. I know your up there in heaven shining down on everyone. Thank for the memories. To the Cossa family. I'm so sorry for the loss. Poppy was an awesome man. He will be missed by all. With Love, Jodi(DODI)
Kathy Taylor
August 4, 2008
My deepest Sympathy to all of you at this differcult time.
Tom Murray and the Staff of Ferguson Funeral Home
August 4, 2008
Extending our sincerest condolences.
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