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John Cosgrove Obituary

John P. Cosgrove of Needham. December 19. Beloved husband of the late Florence M. (Droney) Cosgrove. Devoted father of John P. Cosgrove Jr. of Needham, Peter A. Cosgrove and his wife Sharon of Needham, Paula A. Fucci and her husband Stephen of Millis, and the late Donna M. Cosgrove. Grandfather of Ashley D. and Jessica M. Fucci of Millis. Nephew of the late Eleanor M. Richardson of Needham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and also his faithful companion golden retriever, Archie. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, Thursday (today) at 9a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Needham at 10 a.m. Relatives and Friends kindly invited. Internment St. Marys Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Johns memory to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130. Late retired Needham school teacher. Proud graduate of Boston College, Class of 1953 and faithful supporter of their athletics. WWII Army Veteran.

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Published by The Needham Times from Dec. 21 to Dec. 28, 2010.

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Linda Pansuk

January 10, 2011

My heart goes out to you and your family. Mr. Cosgrove was a great person and a good driving teacher!!! I am a very safe driver, due to him! (:

Paula White

January 10, 2011

Paula, Pucker and John; My deepest sympathy to you all. I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a super guy. Unfortunately I was in Arizona at the time and just found out about it today. He was a great guy and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Paula

Jamie O'Leary

December 22, 2010

John,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Almost a year since JC left us, I hope that they are in a better place.
Jamie O'Leary

Mary Fucci

December 21, 2010

Paula my prayers are with you and your family. I wish I could be there with all of you, but the weather does not allow it to be.

Love,Mom

Bob Hughes

December 21, 2010

John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I will try to get down to see you. My deepest sympathies to you and your family!

Calli Deal

December 21, 2010

John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Calli

December 20, 2010

Dear Pucka & family,
Your Dad was by far the sweetest teacher NHS ever had or will have! He was THE best Driver's Ed teacher that's for sure. I will surely miss seeing him around town. My deepest sympathies go out to you at this most devistating time.
Love Always,
Debbie Carroll Class of "77

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