Horacio Cobo

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Horacio Cobo, 84, of Wheaton, MD, passed away. Beloved husband of 58 years to Maria Cobo; devoted father of Diana Cobo; loving grandfather to Marin Cobo; dear brother of Cira Cobo; brother-in-law to Yolanda Cobo and Mercedes Gallardo; and uncle/father figure to Marisa Schellin and many other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Maria "Mima" and Francisco Cobo; brothers Eradio "Pancho" Cobo and Hector Cobo; sisters Eucalia Cobo, Julia Guedes (Alfredo), Ofelia Fundora (Ramon), and Josefina "Fefa" Cobo.

Horacio came to the United States from Cuba in 1962. He found a job in Washington, D.C. doing many jobs in hospitality service but most of his career worked as a banquet waiter and retired after 40 years from Marriott Hotel. Horacio valued his citizenship that he earned in the United States of America and was extremely proud to be an American. Horacio did everything he could to provide for his wife Maria "Angie" and daughter, Diana. He was a true family man and loved to make them happy. He was the rock of the small family and loved by many. Horacio loved music and he loved to watch his granddaughter, Marin, play her guitar and violin. Horacio had many names that he was called by family, friends, and neighbors: Papa, Papi, Abuelo, Don Cobo, Cobo, and Mulo. Horacio meant so much to so many for different reasons and it is very hard to put into words how much he is going to be missed. He will forever be in our hearts and minds.

A memorial service will be held on June 14, 2025 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 2900 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832, at 11:00 am, followed by a reception at Montgomery Country Club, 20908 Golf View Drive, Laytonsville, MD 20882 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Please RSVP to Diana Cobo at dcredsox@gmail.com or direct message at 240-425-9602 for friends and family that will be attending the reception after the mass.