Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Apr 14, 1937 - Apr 16, 2025
Buddy, because of you I laughed a little harder, cried a little less and smiled a lot more. Love, Kay
Kay Salassi
May 05, 2025 | Houma, LA
Coach Buddy was a remarkable teacher, coach and friend. He inspired countless minds and made everyone feel special. His lessons both in school and in life will stay with me forever.
RIP Coach!
Ronnie Chevalier
April 28, 2025 | Walker, LA | Student
I am truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Cosse' left a lasting impression on us here at Salmen High...always greeting us with a ready smile and a story to tell (and a newspaper to share). He will be missed. Please know your family and friends will be in our prayers. It's NOT goodbye, it's until we meet again!!
Cindy Walden
April 24, 2025 | Slidell, LA | Coworker
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mr Buddy was a sweet man with a gentle soul.
Shirley Sanger
April 20, 2025 | Lacombe, LA | Coworker
So sorry to lose such a good man. I have many memories I will hold dear to my heart. We’ll miss you Coach❤
Cindy Reppel
April 20, 2025 | Sumrall, MS
Coach Cosse was such a kind person and mentor. The years we spent at DHA were better because of him. Mike, my condolences to you and all of your family.
Marla Jaspriza
April 19, 2025 | Metairie, LA
In my thoughts, best coach ever
Debra Kelly Stockman
April 19, 2025 | Lincoln, CA | Student
How many lives has he touched, shaped and forever changed. How do you even begin to measure the countless moments of kindness, words of encouragement and the unwavering support he has given so freely for so long? You simply can’t.
He was more than a leader, he was a guiding light, a warm presence and a source of inspiration.
Coach Buddy was truly a one of a kind and for those lucky enough to have had him as a part of their lives, his absence will be deeply felt. He...
Nick Skansi
April 19, 2025 | Folsom, LA | Student
Had some wonderful times growing up around you Coach . I would like to thank you for everything you did for me . And to all the Cosse family My deepest condolences .Coach Buddy will be greatly missed . And to you Mike I’m sorry for your dad’s passing he will always be in our hearts and Prayers
Tracy Barrois
April 18, 2025 | Venice, LA | Family
Leroy Joseph “Buddy” Cossé, age 88, peacefully passed on April 16, 2025. He was born in Port Sulphur, Louisiana on April 14, 1937, where he lived most of his life until he retired to Slidell to be near his son and grandsons.He was the beloved husband for 53 years of the late...
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