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1925
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2019
Cosmo Tedeschi Obituary
April 12, 1925 - September 21, 2019
Concord
Cosmo Tedeschi passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Cosmo is survived by his siblings Tony, George, Dominic, Estelle and his children Michael, Steven, Gregg, Cosmo, David, Peter, Patrick and Ann and many grandchildren and great grand children. He had two 30+ year marriages first to Grace and then Colette. He enjoyed working but also loved hiking, skiing, sailing, backpacking, golfing and bocce ball. He served as an officer in the Marines, in both World War II and Korea, retiring as a Major.
Cosmo attended Yale after WWII where he played football and earned a degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation Cosmo worked in the public sector, finally retiring as Director of Parks and Public Works for the City of Concord. During his tenure he was proud of his efforts to help bring BART to the East Bay and redeveloping downtown Concord.
After Cosmo retired from the city of Concord, he redirected his energy toward his family and being active in the community. He and Colette helped to establish the bocce ball league and courts in Concord, and he served as the commissioner of the league for many years. He continued to sail and play bocce ball into his 90's. Cosmo was easygoing, generous, and a joy to be around. He will missed by his family, friends and the community.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday October 19, at 11:00 a.m. at the Concord Senior Center, Baldwin Park, 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, CA 94519.
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Peter Bower
September 20, 2024
Peter Bower again....as I mentioned Cosmo brought my parents together...they were all friends at Yale but they likely knew each other before then. Where in Connecticut was Cosmos born?
Peter Bower
September 20, 2024
Dear Family of Cosmo,
My father Joe Bower was a friend of Cosmos. They both were Marines serving at the end of WW2 and also the Korean War. They met when they were at Yale after WW2. I was born in December of 1946 and lived for first 4 years in the Quonset Huts out by Yale Bowl. Cosmos' name came up again and again as I was growing up. There was a photograph my mother showed me of him visiting the Quonset Huts and my parents. I'm hunting through all the old photos now. The main thing I wanted to say is that I believe that it was through Cosmo that my parents met. They were all born in 1925. Both my parents are long gone. Weirdly I googled Cosmo yesterday as I was trying to figure out some early family history only to find his obituary. I am sure Cosmo touched the lives of many people. I am likely here only because he brought my parents together.
Cosmo Tedeschi
January 15, 2020
I wanted to thank everyone for the nice words about my grandfather. Everyday I miss him and think about him.
November 14, 2019
Just heard of Cosmo's passing and very saddened.
We only new him for a short part of his life, but always enjoyed time spent with him.
Enjoy God's golden Bocce court in the sky, my friend.
Dave and Eveline Castro
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Tracey Tedeschi Morrison
October 9, 2019
I miss you already, my dear Father-in-Law. ❤ I will hold you in my heart forever. I will hold you in my heart forever.
Buck & Bobbie Buckingham
October 2, 2019
Real sorry to read about Cosmos passing.Our most sincere condolences to his family. It was a pleasure to work in his Department at Concord for 26 years-he will truly be missed.
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