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Richard Cobb Obituary
He was born in Manchester, the son of the late Richard and Bernice Cobb. He was a graduate of Manchester High School and did his undergraduate and post-graduate studies at the University of Connecticut.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn; his children, Lauren, Erika, and Dylan. He also leaves two sisters, Karel Banks and Dorothy Cannon; and one brother, Robert Cobb. He is also survived by his in-laws, Jim and Carol Clark; a number of brothers and sisters-in-law; a host of cousins, golf and fishing buddies, friends and co-workers.
The family would like to thank the staff of the A2 cancer ward at Backus Hospital for taking such wonderful care of Richard.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center St., Manchester, from 3 to 5 p.m. with funeral services to be held at 5 p.m. A private burial ceremony will be held at a later date.
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for Richard Cobb
Julie Kurchak
September 28, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Amy Foote Cerreto
September 27, 2009
To Dawn and the entire Cobb Family,
I knew Dick from his days at U Conn when he and my brother Robin (Foote) were inseperable buddies. He would often come and hang out with Robin, my sister Jackie and me at the house on Wireless Station Road in S. Wellfleet that we rented summers. It was back in the carefree days!
I remember Dick as one of the most handsome, charming, polite and athlectic men I'd ever met.
My brother Robin speaks so fondly of you, Dawn, his "beautiful wife" and your 3 children. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I know his beautiful spirit will live on forever in the memories you hold in your hearts for him. God bless each and every one of you.
Mike Balesano
September 25, 2009
To the Cobb family Sorry to hear about your father. Dick was a old friend.Went to school from grade school to high school.Knew the whole family, had your grandfather for a gym teacher.
Tobey Slossberg Charlaff
September 25, 2009
Dear Bunny, Dotty and Bobby,
I was so sorry to here about Dick. He was such a charming, warm and delightful guy. He was my brother Stan's friend, soul brother and best man at their wedding. Growing up it was always Dick and Stan.
It is heartbreaking losing a son, father, brother so young.
My deepest sympathies. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Fondly,
Tobey Slossberg Charlaff
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Amanda LaSaracina
September 25, 2009
To the Cobb Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Cobb's passing. I had the privilege of teaching Erika and Lauren, and got to see what a wonderful father he was to his children. He will be missed.
John Barnowski
September 25, 2009
My sympathies for you loss. Dick looms large in our memories of high school. Hard to believe he's gone.
September 24, 2009
To the Cobb Family,
My most deepest condelences to all, I know Mr. Cobb was a great person. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May his good memories never be forgotten and always keep him alive in your hearts. So deeply sorry for your loss.
C. Gonzalez, Isaac & Kevin Ferreira
Heather & Scott Summerer
September 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
September 24, 2009
Dear Cobb family,
I write with the deepest of sympathies to Richards family. He was a man before his time and so well liked by his classmates. May he be at rest now.
Cress (Brownrigg) O'Brien
Jack & Kathy (Rohrbach) Hughes
September 24, 2009
Dear Cobb Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Joanne Kelly
September 24, 2009
For Bunny, Dotty and Bobby ( and to the extended family..)
" When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ~Author Unknown
I was there at your Dad's funeral, and although I will not be able to attend on Friday, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick was the most polished high school President Manchester High ever had- with a quick wit and beautiful smile on his face, he was polite to both young and old ( and always a kind word for Stan's little sister!). He was a fantastic athlete, caring and we will always hold him near and dear in the Slossberg family.
May he rest in peace, and my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Joanne ( Slossberg ) Kelly
michael white
September 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 23, 2009
To the Cobb family,
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lois & Steve Gosselin
September 23, 2009
To the entire Cobb family,
We would like to express our deepest condolences on the loss of one of the nicest people that I ever worked with. He will be greatly missed. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
~ Jay & Debbie Friedler and family
September 23, 2009
Dear Dawn, Lauren, Erika & Dylan,
We want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you peace and contentment during this most difficult time.
Love, Julie, Kirk, Leah, Hannah and Olivia Stygar
Kathy & Jeff Brainard
September 23, 2009
Dawn and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Richard was a great person. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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