Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Beaverton, Michigan
COSGROVE, Joseph P. - Of Beaverton, age 58, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Mid-Michigan Hospital in Midland.
Funeral service will be held 12 Noon Friday, February 26, 2016
at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation 5-8pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Joseph was born in Gladwin, Michigan on August 26, 1957, the son of the late John and Mabel (Hanner) Cosgrove. Joseph served in the United States Army and traveled the world, retiring from the Army in 1994. He was a member of VFW #7303 in Beaverton, Michigan. Joseph was a truck driver since 1994. On September 1, 1976, he married Janet Tobias.
Surviving are wife, Janet;
children, Jennifer Stillwagon, Jessica Reynolds, Jody (Richard) Wilcox, and Joseph Jr.;
12 grandchildren;
twin brother James (Mary);
brothers, Jack (Mary) and John (Sherri);
and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy.
I served with Joe in Alaska. Me, my wife Gidget, Joe and his wife Janet, would play pinnacle til wee hours in the morning. Joe and I were partners and yes, we normally won. Not only the pinnacle but the camping, chasing bears off blueberry hill, and making sure our families were safe.
Miss ya Joe.
Mike Hancock
March 03, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
We are very sorry to hear about Joe. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless, Doug & Rebecca Nurenberg
Doug Nurenberg
February 24, 2016 | St. Johns, MI
So sorry for your loss my deepest sympathy to you all
Kris Zander
February 24, 2016 | Bay City, MI
So very sad to hear of Joe's passing. Will miss his shenanigans here at the Infusion Center. Praying for you and all your family. Brenda Vogel RN, Infusion Center.
Brenda Vogel
February 24, 2016 | Bay City, MI