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John Cosse Obituary

John Gus Cosse

SHREVEPORT, LA-John Gus Cosse passed away at home on July 21, 2013, at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. There will be a visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home located at 1815 Marshall Street. A Trisagion service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church located at 1719 Creswell. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery located on Stoner Avenue. Father Jason Foster will officiate.

Mr. Cosse was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 17, 1928, to Gus and Kalliope Cosse. He was a 1945 graduate of C.E. Byrd High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Centenary College of Louisiana in 1949 and his Master's in Education from The University of Houston in 1951. Upon graduation, he joined the family business of Farmers Seafood Company, Inc., where he was co-owner and Vice President. Mr. Cosse was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church where he served numerous times as President of its Parish Council. He was also a member of The Order of Ahepa - Chapter # 8 where he will be honored for 50 years of service, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Elks Club and East Ridge Country Club.

Mr. Cosse was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by the love of his life and his wife of 59 years, Christine Cavalaris Cosse. He is also survived by his loving daughters, Connie Cosse Mitchell and husband Dr. George Mitchell, of Vero Beach, Florida, Sophia Cosse Kastanos and husband John, of Shreveport and Tina Cosse of Shreveport; brother, Dr. James G. Cosse and wife Fani; brother, Dr. Spiro Cosse and wife Nancy; grandchildren, Andrew Kastanos and fiancé Maris Emanuel, Jonathan Kastanos and wife Mignon, Dena Kastanos and fiancé Nathan Smith, Rene Mitchell and Anthony Mitchell; and his great-grandchild, Jack Kastanos and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Cosse was known for his kind and gentle spirit and for always having a smile on his face. He had a passion for cooking and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. Nothing made him happier than spending time with his family.

Honoring Mr. Cosse as pallbearers will be Andrew Kastanos, Jonathan Kastanos, Anthony Mitchell, Dr. Chris Cosse, Sammy Mijalis, Johnny Mijalis, Jimmy Mijalis, Johnny Peroulas and Steven Booras. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Alex Booras, Foster Campbell, Dr. John Davis, Roy Dickerson, Bill Dowden, Andrew Kastanos, Joe LeSage, Gus Mijalis, Ernest Palmisano, Kerry Phillips, Nathan Smith, Emanuel Stravolemos, Dan Swearingin, Byrum Teekell, John Theo and Pete Theo.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. George Greek Orthodox, 1719 Creswell, Shreveport, LA 71101.

Published by Shreveport Times from Jul. 23 to Jul. 25, 2013.
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My condolences go out to the family of Mr. Cosse. My heart is sadden by your loss. Love and Peace to all.

Edd Lovell

July 24, 2013

Dear Dr. Spiro and Cosse Family:

I am so sorry to read of your brother's passing. I will be praying for you all, both now and in the many days to come.
God Bless You All,

Dodie Horton

Dodie Horton

July 24, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Pete and Dorothy Jones
Melissa And Fred Aldridge

Melissa Aldridge

July 23, 2013

Our family has been saddened at the loss of Mr. Cosse. We extend our sincerest sympathies and prayers - he was a very kind and sweet man and we loved getting to know him. "Zoi se sas kai o theos mazi sas." Katina, Joseph, Alexander and Kallista Rogers from Durham, NC.

Joseph & Katina Rogers

July 23, 2013

Peace and Love to all John's family. Jay and Sara Lang

July 23, 2013

My family is so sorry for your loss. My Mom always talked about what a sweet man he was. I know he will be greatly missed by all.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Cindy Neyland

July 23, 2013

Spiro & Nancy may your memories comfort you and the entire family in your loss.
Prayers for each of you.
Yvette Cook Nichols

Yvette Cook Nichols

July 23, 2013

Cosse family, Dan and I extend our deepest sympathies to you at this time of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marilyn and Dan Deupree

Marilyn and Dan Deupree

July 23, 2013

Our sincere thoughts and prayers for the family.
A dear friend he was.

Chef Christian Berge

July 23, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

James and Mim Stamos

July 23, 2013

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