GILFORD ---- John Edward Cosgriff, 88, of Wesley Woods, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord, NH.
John was born on August 3, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late James Cosgriff and Ada (Gaetjens) Cosgriff.
John was a cellist and he loved music. He was a string teacher for the Three Village School District in Stony Brook, NY. He was a member of the Lakes Region Orchestra. He also served as a Deacon and member of the Search Committee at the Gorham Congregational Church in Gorham, NH.
John is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Robby Wagner-Cosgriff; son Mark Edward Cosgriff; daughters Tracey Elizabeth Cosgriff and Chandra Fleur Cosgriff; brother William Cosgriff; and grandson Joon Guzman. In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his brother Howard Cosgriff and sister Ada Williams.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10:00am at the First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford, NH 03249.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.