Photo courtesy of Donnellan Family Funeral Services
Kenilworth, Illinois
Joseph Stewart Cosgrove, age 57, of Kenilworth lost his courageous 10-year battle with multiple myeloma on July 2, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Linda Cosgrove nee Arce; devoted and loving father of Claire, Patrick and Margaret; dutiful son of Sandy and the late...
Read MoreJoe was the genuine friend to everyone he met. He was a man who truly lived out his Faith. He will be in our thoughts and prayers
Brian Birmingham
July 14, 2019 | Winnetka, IL | Friend
Linda my heart breaks for you and your family. I dont think I have ever met a kinder man. Joe also had such a strong faith and never wavered from it no matter what he was going through. I laugh as I say that because he would also ask me if I went to mass when I lived by him.
I also wanted to say Linda the strength and dedication you showed as a wife towards taking care of Joe could not have been easy, but it was truly admirable.
I pray that you and your family will find some...
Linda Tarpo
July 12, 2019 | Glenview, IL | Friend
Dear Linda,Claire , Margret and Patrick,
My deepest sympathy to all of you .
May the peace of God that passes all understanding embrace you today and in the day's to follow.
If you need anything i am a phone call away.
With Love and Prayers
Your Plaza Friends
Gail Higgins
July 10, 2019 | Northbrook, IL | Friend
A finer man I have never met. He was a standard of comparison for all who knew him. His example will live on in all of us.
Bruce Koepfgen
July 08, 2019 | Winnetka, IL | Friend
Linda-
We are heartbroken to hear of Joe's passing. He was an amazing guy, loved by all who had the good fortune to make his acquaintance. Prayers and good vibes being sent for all of your family. Linda- you are a rock and your family has been an example to all in how to be strong and keep the faith while helping not just Joe, but so many others.
Love from Janet, Mike, Megan ,Tommy and Will
Janet Purcell
July 08, 2019 | Milton, GA | Friend
May the angels cone to greet you. Love to your family.
Mary Agnes McAuliffe Rogers
July 08, 2019 | Silver Spring, MD | Classmate
Dearest Claire and family,
I pray that you find strength and lasting comfort in your precious memories. I hope the living results of your dad's legacy continue beating in the hearts he touched, bringing you all an indescribable peace.
May he bask in the warmth of God's eternal light.
Peace my friend,
Marilyn A.
M Allen
July 07, 2019 | Chicago, IL
Dearest Claire and family,
I pray that you find strength and lasting comfort in your precious memories, and that knowing the living results beating in the many hearts your dad touched bring you indescribable peace.
May he bask in the warmth of God's eternal light.
Peace my friend,
Marilyn A.
M Allen
July 07, 2019 | Chicago, IL
Joe was in my gym class at New Trier. We were not friends and I really didnt know him at all, but he stood out as a young teenager who was not afraid to go against the grain; to stand against the bullying of misfits like me. May God comfort you in this time of loss
Francis Joseph Ivanovich
July 07, 2019 | Oak Ridge, MO | Acquaintance
