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Patrick Cosgrove Obituary
Patrick James Cosgrove, 78, passed away Jan. 20, 2026, at Allied Hospice in Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Pittston on Aug. 11, 1947, he was the son of the late James G. and Grace Loftus Cosgrove.
Patrick was a graduate of St. John's High School, Class of 1965, and King's College, Class of 1969.
Prior to retirement, he was president of Susquehanna Design Associates and Susquehanna Xerographic, as well as senior vice president of Topp Business Solutions.
His favorite pastimes included golfing, cooking, and rooting for Notre Dame Football. Sadly, he was frustrated he never broke 80 at Fox Hill Country Club. Pat was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous with 40 years of continuous sobriety, helping countless people achieve similar life accomplishments through recovery. Finally, Pat was always prepared to tell a good joke and show a razor-sharp wit, yet always imparting a cherished life lesson. His wisdom and humor were infamous. These are the characteristics we will miss most about him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon White Cosgrove, and sister, Maureen Cosgrove Barnhart.
Surviving are his son, Patrick Cosgrove, and his wife, Meredith, Wyoming; and their children, Patrick and Aaron; brother, Michael Cosgrove and his wife, Christine Poston, Lorton, Va.; sister-in-law, Jennifer Azzolina and her husband, Michael, Wilmington, N.C.; nieces and nephews, Kevin, Christopher, and Colleen Barnhart, Wash. and Calif.; and Ashley White, Bethlehem.
The family will receive friends and relatives at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Evangelist Parish, 35 William St., Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will be held in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Hospice Center, https://www.allied-services.org/giving.
Arrangements are entrusted to Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, Pittston.
To leave condolences, visit www.adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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John Stikar
February 11, 2026
I feel funny calling him Pat after knowing him as Mr. Cosgrove at Pittston Area High School. I recall his humor in class and his dedication to ensuring the class got the most from his knowledge and training. I also volunteered with the Drama Club, which Pat was instrumental in leading. Years later I ran into Pat at a meeting of Bill W.'s friends and was glad to reconnect with him in a different setting. We shared our experience, strength, and hope with each other and then Pat hurried off to clean up after the meeting. His dedication to working with others and passing on what he knew shone through. I'm proud to call him a friend and glad that I met him back at Pittston Area.
Sr Diane (Mary Louise) Moughan
January 27, 2026
Heartfelt sympathy to the family. In high school Pat and I were partners on the school debate team. We sent countless hours in the school library and science lab discussing political issues and planning debate strategies from nuclear arms to universal healthcare. We became dear friends and confidants as we planned our paths after high school.
My life is richer for his friendship long ago. In all of you his family and students his dreams came true. I left Pittston to become a Sister of Christan Charity after high school. I have only seen Pat twice in all of these years. We updated our lives and shared our hopes again. He was a good friend. My prayers are with
you as you entrust him to God this week. (Formerly Mary Louise Moughan). Sister Diane SCC
Stephen Yokimishyn
January 26, 2026
My deepest sympathy to the Cosgrove family. I had Pat as a teacher at Pittston Area. He was a great teacher and I was sorry to see him choose another career path. He was a great person and was privileged to call him a friend. Memory Eternal!
Joe Bender
January 26, 2026
When I was in St John's Elementary School, I joined the marching band in 2nd grade. Patrick was four years older than me but he was always a presence. When he reached high school he became the leader of the band, the drum major. He was always happy and it was infectious. He was the type of person everyone wanted to be around. I liked him tremendously and wanted to be like him. After I graduated from St. John's, I was asked to be the Drum Major for St John's band while I was attending King's College. I was always proud to have held the same position that Patrick had held. I have many happy memories of him as a student and band member. I've thought of him often over the years and am sad to see he has passed. I'll still have my memories of him and they are as happy as he was then. My prayers are with his family. You can't help missing someone as nice as Patrick.
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SAMUEL MCARTHUR
January 25, 2026
God Bless
PatrickcArthrur was a great guy he will be sadly missed by many.
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