Peter F. McCosker

Peter F. McCosker II, 75, resident of Hillsboro, NH died in his

home after a period of declining health, the morning of March 11,

2018.

He was born in New Haven, CT, on January 15, 1943, a son of

the late Peter F and Frances (Millan) McCosker. Peter was a true

American hero, a loving father and husband. He served our

country for over 20 years in the U.S. Army, taking on various roles

and responsibilities.

He earned many awards including the Good Conduct Medal,

Army Commendation medal, Bronze Star medal, Purple

Heart recipient, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Civil Action

Honor medal, Air medal, National Defense Service medal,

Vietnam Service medal, Combat Infantry badge, Armed Forces

Expeditionary medal, Vietnam Campaign medal.



On October 31, 1981 Peter retired from the US Army as a

1st Sergeant. He then went on to work as a Civil Servant for the

Department of the Army for 21 years.



Peter will be remembered by his loving family; his wife Tammy

McCosker, and his sons; Michael and wife Tina McCosker of

Hinsdale, NH, Matthew and wife Michelle McCosker of Hinsdale,

NH, Mark McCosker, Joseph McCosker, Timothy McCosker and

fiance Nickelle Laviolette both of Hillsboro, NH; his stepsons Chris

and Andy Moore of NC, his grandchildren Michael McCosker and

wife Stephanie of Lynchburg VA, Rachel McCosker of Hinsdale

NH, and Peter McCosker of Hinsdale NH, his brother John (Mc)

McCosker of Seldon NH, and brother in law John Hurlman of S.

Ozone Park, NY. He also had several nephews. He will now be

joining his predeceased children Peter and Cheryl McCosker

as well as sister Margret Hurlman and brother Robert

McCosker.



Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 1:00

PM to 2:00 PM in the Holt - Woodbury Funeral Home, 32 School

Street, Hillsboro, NH. Funeral service in his honor will follow at

2:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held in the

spring at the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Marlborough, NH at a date

and time to be announced.

For more log on to www.holtwoodburyfh.com