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Carlton Osgood Obituary
The son of Edward Osgood and Carrie Wilder Osgood, he was born May 6, 1921 in Saxton's River, Vt.
He was a member of Drew United Methodist Church, Port Jervis. He was an Army veteran of WW II and coached Varsity Tennis and Basketball at Goshen High School, was a member of the N.Y.S. Teacher's Association, Science Teacher's Association, and Middletown Retired Teacher's Organization.
Survivors include his wife Mildred Costic Osgood at home; three sisters-in-law, Phyllis Osgood of Keene, N.H., Nancy Osgood of Eagle, Wisc., Pauline Frey and husband Thomas of Goshen; brother-in-law, Paul Costic of Port Jervis; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Earl and Richard Osgood.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church St., Goshen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3 at Drew United Methodist Church, Port Jervis. The Rev. Robert Cassidy will officiate.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Port Jervis.
Arrangements by Donovan Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carlton Osgood
Suzanne Joyce
February 14, 2021
Great friend coach and science teacher. Rip from Suzanne watkins joyce
Steven Hall
March 24, 2005
Mr. Osgood was my tennis coach at Goshen and my friend. He was one of the nicest guys I ever new and was always so warm and welcoming whenever I would see him around. I was honored to be at the ceremony when they re-named the tennis courts in Goshen after his legacy. He dedicated so much time at those courts helping kids with their tennis while also teaching them about life and strengthening their character.
I would know something was wrong if I didn't see him at the high school basketball games keeping score and managing the clock. I remember walking across the floor at halftime or after the games to say hello and he would always ask how I was doing in school and how my parents were. He truly had a huge heart. He was always approachable no matter what was going on around him and would listen to me. I thank him dearly for being so kind. I wish there were more people like Mr. Osgood in this world.
Maggie (Mandato) Catanzaro
March 18, 2005
I was so fortunate to have Mr. Osgood as one of my teachers at GCS.
His tremendous love for science influenced my career choice. I truly appreciate the quality of education that I received at GCS & Mr. Osgood was one of the best. It never occurred to him to expect anything but the best from us. He taught male & female students equally.There was no age, gender, or social bias within him. He fostered my love for science.
Peggie Lott Longwell
March 5, 2005
My condolences to the Osgood family. Carl was one of the finest teachers I know. It was on the class trip to Howe Caverns that our class of '62 coerced "Miss Costic and Mr Osgood" to stand on the kissing rock with the legend that within one year those who stand together on that rock would marry. I think it was true! He will be sorely missed by those of us fortunate enough to have had him for a teacher and mentor!
Ron Purcell
March 4, 2005
Carl was really a great man. We are all better people to have known him. Our son, David, wrote the following: "I liked him as a teacher, a tennis coach, and as a human being." Our school system and the thousands of students with whom he came in contact benefited from this quiet hero.
Scott Wohl
March 4, 2005
I was fortunate enough to have been coached by Mr. Osgood for several years on the Goshen Tennis Team. He would always encourage and support us even if we were not the best of players. Everyone was given a chance to prove themselves and we always felt important and special to him. As the current Mayor, I am honored to extend my condolences on behalf of the entire Village of Goshen.
Claire Coon
March 3, 2005
I was so sorry to hear of Carl's death. He was such a kind, wonderful person and a great teacher. I was proud to be a colleague of his when I taught Mathematics at Goshen Central. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Mary Jane Faust (formerly Quinby)
March 3, 2005
Mr. Osgood was a very special blessing to me in my high school years. I remember him as someone who always had an answer for any question, and he was infinitely patient. He was a genuine gift to all of us. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family, and thank them for sharing their gift of this very special man with us. May God's peace be with you especially at this time of your loss.
Eileen Brown
March 3, 2005
Millie, I was so sorry to learn of
Carl's passing. My thoughts and
prayers are with you at this difficult time.
In sympathy,
Eileen Brown
Alice Terwilliger (Lott)
March 3, 2005
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Osgood. He was loved and respected by all of us who had him as a teacher at GCS...a teacher who made a positive impression on all of us!
Peter Currao
March 3, 2005
Sorry to hear of Mr. Osgoods passing. He was my ninth grade Science teacher Peter Currao class of 1954
Jeri Miletich-Heinzelman
March 2, 2005
Millie, I was so saddened to hear of Carl's passing. He was a wonderful person, friend, and teacher. I still have my "required plates" that we had to draw for his class--in my time capusule that I put together when I moved from Campbell Hall. Over the years after school, he remained interested in me, and he always asked about how my brother, John, was doing. John loved and respected him greatly, and really enjoyed their visits when he was able to travel to Goshen. Carl was one of the reasons that both John and I became teachers..he was a wonderful role model. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Most sincerely, Jeri Miletich-Heinzelman (GCS-Class '58)
Roy Lippincott
March 1, 2005
so sory to read the passing of your husbandin the record.He was a very nice person and I was a former student.I aways admired him.
Kitty Askew
March 1, 2005
Mr. Osgood taught me Biology in 1962. His kind ways and excellent rapport with his students is something I have and always will remember. He made learning fun. He was a great teacher who hopefully knew how many lives he touched.
My prayers and condolences to his family.
(Class of '66)
TINA AND JOHN MC CLOUD
March 1, 2005
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND. WE WISH YOUR OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. JOHN, TINA, JACK AND KELLY MC CLOUD
Joyce M Miller Youngs
March 1, 2005
Mrs. Osgood,
So sorry to hear of your loss of Mr. Osgood. He was my biology teacher at GCS and enjoyed his classes very much. Also enjoyed talking to him whenever we met after graduation. He was also a teacher for one of my children. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Joyce Miller Youngs
Class of 1956
Don Riverkamp
March 1, 2005
Millie - Carl was a wonderful person, teacher, coach, and friend. He was our class advisor, and in doing so, had to put up with our crazy teenage years in Goshen. Carl did things with a positive attitude and installed strong believes in all of us in high school. He will be dearly missed. God Bless! Don Riverkamp, Class of 1958
Frederick Germain
March 1, 2005
Mr. Osgood was one of the 'good ones'. I am a better person for having him as one of my teachers. In the 25 years since my graduation I have thought of him often and remembered him fondly.
Don Riverkamp
March 1, 2005
Millie - My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Carl was a great person, teacher, coach, and friend. I have many fond memories of high school and Goshen. Carl was
our class advisor, and we all loved
him and his teachings. We will all miss him. Don Riverkamp, GHS 1958
Tom Lorgan
March 1, 2005
Carl was my inspiration to become a high school teacher and coach, although I had my career at Goshen's main rival, Warwick. He coached me and got to coach against my son Justin. My wife Patricia Zawaski Lorgan coached tennis against Carl. In every one of our collective experiences with this great man and teacher, we found we admired him more and more. I am just so glad my family got to know this wonderful man. I never heard him raise his voice, although I gave him many opportunities. All of us who had any contact with Carl will never forget his gentle yet firm approach.
Nanette Angelone (class of '81)
March 1, 2005
So Sorry to read of the passing of Mr. Osgood - he was a wonderful teacher who left a legacy at GHS. God Bless to his family.
Buzz Josefiak
March 1, 2005
Millie,
Sorry to hear of Carls passing. He was an outstanding teacher and a fine human being. I enjoyed his presence for many years.
Buzz Josefiak
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