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John Cossa Obituary
The son of Ralph and Nellie DeVita Cossa, he was born December 2, 1922 in the Bronx, N.Y. He was the widower of the late Catherine F. Cossa.
He was the owner of Cossa Fuels. He was a World War II Army Veteran and he was also a Little League coach.
Survivors include two sons, John A. Cossa Jr. and his wife, Pamela of Walden and Edward R. Cossa and his wife, Mary Jane of Walden; one sister, Vera Wanderling of Washingtonville; seven grandchildren; one great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Ralph and Marion Cossa.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 30, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m. at the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, 39 Orchard St., Walden.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. at the Funeral home. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Orange.
Arrangements were made by the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc.
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Memories and Condolences
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Michelle & Roger DeLillo
December 1, 2006
Ed, John and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father was a wonderful man as we are sure you already knew. May God be with you at this time.
Dave Cole
November 29, 2006
Ed and Family
Your are in our thoughts and in our hearts... Peace and prayers be with you at this and all times.
Dave & Cathy Cole
Ralph & Cookie Willis
November 29, 2006
Cookie and I extend our sincere sympathy on the passing of John. All your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
kylene cossa
November 29, 2006
i love you grandpa. say hi to gram for me.
Henia & Mike Zanetti
November 29, 2006
John, Pam & Family - Please accept our most sincere sympathy. Cherish the many fond memories that you have from the years gone by. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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