Joseph Edward Cogan, Sr., 87, of Walpole passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023 after a
period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Balzano) for 65 wonderful
years.
Joseph was born and raised in Boston. He was educated in the Boston schools and was a
proud veteran of the US Army.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Cogan of Roslindale, MA. He was the brother of
the late John Cogan and his wife Tena and the late Mary Cataldo and her husband William.
Joseph and Josephine (Joey and Jo) raised their children in Roslindale, MA. He leaves behind
his 4 children: Theresa Sungadi and her husband Jimmy of Florida, Joseph Cogan, Jr. and his
wife Nancy of Mansfield, Marie Jasset and her husband Doug of Norwood, and Janet Belcher
and her husband Chris of Norwood.
Loving Papa to his 11 grandchildren: Douglas Jasset and his significant other Tonya, Eric
Sungadi, Brian Jasset and his wife Melissa, Daniel Cogan and his wife Courtney, Erin Pasquale
and her husband Nick, Katie Belcher and her significant other Brandon, Kelly Cogan, Elizabeth
Sungadi, Kristina Belcher, Caitlin Cogan and Kimberly Belcher. Papa to his 5 great-grandsons: Connor Cogan, Jacob Cogan, Jack Jasset, Graham Cogan and Benjamin Jasset.
Joseph worked as a truck driver driving for AJ Elliot, NEMF, Milton Trading and more recently as
an owner operator of J. Cogan Leasing until his retirement.
He was an avid Boston sports fan. He loved deep sea fishing with his family and his annual
vacations in Florida.
He was a past member of Teamsters Local 25, Sons of Italy in Roslindale and the VFW Club in
West Roxbury.
Joseph (Uncle Joey) is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours Thursday, May 11th from 6 to 8
PM at Joseph Russo Funeral Home, 814 American Legion Hwy, Roslindale.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 12th at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 169
Cummins Hwy, Roslindale. Burial will follow at St. Michaels Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HASKD “Have a Sammi Kinda Day Fund”
PO Box 475, Abington, MA 02351
Https://www.haveasammikindaday.com/donations-options.