Christopher John Cosgrove

Christopher John Cosgrove obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Christopher John Cosgrove

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Christopher Cosgrove Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Jan. 2, 2026.
Christopher John Cosgrove, 75; Beloved husband of Kathleen, nee Karstrand, for 36 years; Dear brother to Mary (the late Michael) Spence; Dear brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. Proud graduate of St. Ignatius High School and Spring Hill College. Chris spent many years at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. Later he became a real estate broker. Chris was an avid golfer, fisherman, and outdoorsman. Visitation Sunday, January 4th 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge, IL; Funeral Monday, January 5th, all Family and Friends will meet directly at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL for Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 11:00 a.m.; Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Tuition Assistance Program at Saint Ignatius College Prep (Chicago, IL), at ignatius.org/giving/invest-in-ignatius/donate or Spring Hill College Rugby Club at https://www.shc.edu. For Funeral info, (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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January 2, 2026

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Rich Butterly

January 2, 2026

So sorry to hear about Chris's passing. We were classmates at St. Ignatius. If you needed something, Chris always knew how and where to get it, he knew a "guy"! Family and friends will help you through this. You and Chris are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich Butterly `68

ken wayte

January 2, 2026

Chris and I first met as freshman at Iggy and started our journey together in the same class. We stayed in contact through his whole life and would always meet when I was in Chicago and played many a round of golf together. We spoke by phone many times up to the days before his tragic stroke. I enjoyed his humor, stories of our shared friends, and many memories from the past. He will be greatly missed by me and many other people. Ken Wayte

Ken wayte

January 2, 2026

Chris and I met at Iggy as freshman and started our journey in the same class. We maintained contact and always met when I visited Chicago enjoying a round of golf together. We talked on the phone until right before his stoke. He was a dear friend and I will miss him greatly. Ken Wayte

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6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL 60643

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10134 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL 60643

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