Casey Cosker

Miamisburg, Ohio - Casey Cosker, 26, formerly of Bozrah and Ledyard, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2014, at home in Miamisburg.

Casey was born on Sept. 9, 1987, in Norwich, and attended Montessori Discovery School in Norwich, Fields Memorial School in Bozrah, and graduated from St. Joseph School in Norwich in 2001, and from Norwich Free Academy in 2005, where he was on the fencing team for four years. Casey majored in writing and graduated in 2009 from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y., with a bachelor of fine arts degree. Casey had a love for books from an early age and a gift for writing. He had a passion for all things literary. He worked at Image Magazine in Brooklyn, and was a mass communication specialist in the U.S. Navy stationed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, where he contributed articles and photos for navy publications. More recently, he was employed by Civitas Media in Miamisburg, Ohio, and had been accepted to a graduate program for the fall.

Casey leaves behind his mother, Kerry Gross, and father, Brian Sauvageau of Ledyard, who loved him so very much. Casey also leaves his grandmother, Eileen Gross, 94, of Norwich, who shared many happy times with Casey during his childhood, particularly summers at Odetah Campground. Casey was loved by his aunts and their spouses, Nancy and Frank Ennis of Preston, Margaret and Reed Clarke of Vero Beach, Fla.; and four cousins, Courtney Ennis of Bozrah, Ryan Clarke of Orlando, Fla., Matthew Ennis and Reagan Clarke, both of Charlotte, N.C. Casey was also close with his great aunt, Mary O'Connell of Norwich, and his godmother, Ann Barry of Uncasville. Casey had many close friends in New York, Virginia, and elsewhere who will miss him.

Casey was predeceased by his grandfather, Julian Gross, formerly of Bozrah and Brooksville, Fla.

Casey was very active on the Terry Brooks Forum for more than 10 years and was an avid blogger and movie and book critic. People will remember Casey for his wit, humor, and intelligence. He was a gentleman and an explorer, who touched the lives of many.

A celebration of Casey's life will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at Sawmill Park, 172 Iron St., Ledyard. Rain date will be Sunday, July 27, if necessary. Contact kgross1175@sbcglobal.net for information.