Gerald Cossette

Gerald Cossette obituary, Somers, CT

Gerald Cossette

Gerald Cossette Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels & Cremation Services on Nov. 21, 2023.
Gerald Cossette, 74, of Enfield passed away November 17, 2023. He was born December 28, 1948 in Waterbury, the son of Wallace Cossette and Grace Hassel. An avid sports fan, Jerry was a big fan of the Red Sox before his Uncle Joe converted him to the Dark Side. Jerry remained a die hard Yankees fan from that day on. Jerry was an extremely talented artist and writer and loved music. Jerry worked for Timex before getting into the shipping industry. Jerry retired from Intermarine, LLC in Houston, TX where he worked as a traffic agent from 1994-2014.
Upon retiring, Jerry moved back to his home state of CT to be closer to his family. He is survived by his children, Vanessa Pacholski and Jerid Cossette, his sister Judy Cutillo, his Grandchildren, Luke Pacholski, Grace Pacholski and Dylan Cossette, his nephews, Justin and Zachary Cossette, and his niece, Celsa Cutillo. He is predeceased by his parents; Wallace Cossette and Grace Hassel, his brother, Rodney Cossette and his step mother, Ruth Cossette.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the amazing caregivers who participated in Jerry's care. Services will be private and at the family's convenience.

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