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GERALD COSGROVE Obituary
Gerald L. Cosgrove
Died peacefully December 31, 2018 in Brookeville, Maryland. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of 65 years; daughter, Kathleen and son-in-law, James Shaffer, Cdr. USN Ret; sons, Patrick and Michael; grandchildren, Kelly and Seamus; and great-grandchildren, Loie and Ignatius. Born and raised in Frostburg, Maryland, Jerry served in the U.S. Army in Heidelberg, Germany and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1959. Jerry retired from Washington Gas in 1998 as Vice President of Labor Relations after 38 years of service. He was a member The Knights of Columbus, Rosensteel Council and American Legion Post 68. Funeral services at Saint John the Evangelist Old Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring MD 20910, Monday, January 7 at 11 a.m. There will be a reception afterwards at the Knights of Columbus (upstairs hall) directly across the street from the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 91011, Washington, DC 20090.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Steve and Debbie Savage
January 6, 2019
Dear Mary and family - Jerry was my great friend and mentor at Washington Gas. We spent many hours together and it was clear that he was justifiably proud, not only of his distinguished career, but also of his family about whom he spoke often and fondly. A true gentleman who taught me a 'career's worth' about labor relations in a few short years. Jerry will be missed by all who knew him. Debbie and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Henry Krautwurst, Jr.
January 5, 2019
Dear Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jerry in HR for over 10 years. He was always so easy to work with. May the light of our Lord shine upon you and your family and comfort you in this time of loss.
January 5, 2019
My condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be strengthened with all power...so that you may endure fully with patience and joy during your grieving process.
Tony Wilson
January 5, 2019
Mary, Theresa and I were so sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. He was a wonderful person, a class act, whom I really enjoyed working for at WGL. Actually, that was what made Jerry unique. You never felt that you worked for him, but worked with him.
Tony & Theresa Wilson
Doug Pope
January 5, 2019
Dear Mary. I am so sorry for your loss of Jerry. He was a wonderful man and a dear friend to so many of us at WGL. i send you my most heartfelt sympathy.
January 5, 2019
Mary,
Jerry was so special to many, but especially to me. He was kind and giving in every aspect of his life and I am forever grateful he was part of mine. So sorry for your loss.
Sarita Ann Faught
January 4, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
January 4, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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