Joseph E. Cosgrove of Melrose died Saturday March 6, 2004 in Glenridge Nursing Care Center in Medford after a lengthy illness.
Born in Malden, January 27, 1913, son of the late Joseph M. and Nora (Cotter0 Cosgrove. Mr. Cosgrove was a resident of Melrose for over 20 years and previously resided in Medford. He was a graduate of Boston College Class of 1936.
Mr. Cosgrove was a Salesman for National Wholesale for several years until his retirement. He was previously the Vice President of Cunningham Spice Company in Malden for 30 years.
Husband of the late Louise M. (Purcell) Cosgrove. Father of Nancy J. Coldwell of Manchester,NH, Mary Jane Millerick of Winchester, Eleanor M. "Ellie" Cosgrove of Medford and the late William J. Cosgrove. Also survived by 6 Grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral from the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE Wednesday, March 10 at 8 AM.Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Pleasant St. Malden at 9 AM.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Tuesday4-8 PM.
Gifts in his memory may be made to Glenridge Resident Council 100 Hospital Rd Malden, MA 02148 .
Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.