John Cosgrove Obituary

Doesn't a day pass and I'm doing something difficult that I think, "what would John do". Miss my best friend for many years. All my best wishes to the family.

Time passes so quickly. Seems like I'm always working on Car, mower, yard equipment that I tell Cathy I'm sure Cos would know what I need to do. One of best friends and fix it person I've had the pleasure to work with and sorely miss. My best to Kim, AJ, Matt, Conner and all the family. Is thought of so often. Rest in peace my best friend

Hardly a day goes by doing something I wonder "now what would John tell me to do". My very best friend and we had so many good times. Lunch weekly but I was always the one that he wanted me to pick him up and take him back to work! Kim, know it's not a good time but I'm sure you, AJ and Matt dealy miss him as the rest of us do. Hope y'all are fine under the circumstances, all our love. Robert and Cathy.

I still have a difficult time believing I lost my best friend a year ago. Always there to help describe a problem or fix it. Supremely smart individual with a great wit. Since I retired from the mill we almost always met for a lunch weekly, course I had to drive from Summerville, pick him up and return him to his office. He loved Maries on Rivers where he and Russ Easterling always went so that became one of our favorite choices unless we wanted WINGS which we both loved. Checking out the usual question was, "you getting this"! Was so proud of his grandson Conner, sent me pictures on his first trip to see him. Kim, AJ and Mat love you all.

A most impressive fellow and a privilege to have known. Sincere condolences to the family on their untimely loss. I will always hear John's advice when I golf "Hit em straight!" Thanks John for so many contributions.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time Jim.
Bob Curry ( SBIC)

John was a friend and colleague of mine for many years at Westvaco/MWV/Ingevity. He was a bright, shining personality who loved life. A great wit, a gruff exterior but a very caring heart. I will miss him so very much. My heartfelt sympathy to Kim, AJ and Matt and family during this very difficult time.
God Bless, Tina Sharkey

John was the embodiment of the greatest characteristics of a human being. Although I have only known John for 6 years his "larger then life sized" personality and enormous heart has left a tremendous impact on me. He will be greatly missed but the memories of our time together will always bring a smile to my face.
My condolences to the entire Cosgrove clan.

I have very vivid memories of Cosgrove, as my dad Russ, always called him. I can't begin to count the number of times I watched him fix something around my parents house, listened to his entertaining stories or just hung out with dad and Cosgrove in the drive way listening to them banter back and forth. He was a great guy, an unbelievable friend to my dad and positively impacted many people in his life. John will be missed. Prayers with you all.

John was a great, great guy; fun-loving but responsible, full of smiles and laughs but genuinely caring. Any time around John was a good time. I am very sad to learn of his passing. Dear Kim, A. J., Matt, and Connor, my deepest condolences and hopes for many good memories.

John was a dear friend with a sharp mind and big heart who will be missed by all who knew him. My heartfelt sympathy to Kim, A.J, Matt and all the Cosgrove family through this most difficult time.

Love you Kim ❤

John was an amazing man and friend to my husband Bill Riley. His wit, compassion, knowledge of everything was beyond compare. His supper bowl parties were always amazing. He will be missed by everyone who met him. Kim you and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill and Miriam Riley

The Riley family is greatly saddened by the sudden passing of John. He was a wonderful friend to my father for many years. We always looked forward to seeing him at our annual St. Patrick's day gathering, along with Mr. Easterling whom we sorely missed last year. My sincere condolences to John's family.

Ann, so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Your family is in my prayers.-Love Lynda Womack

I've known John for years professionally. He was a member of our Regulatory committee for a while. Just a great guy - always willing to help and very knowledgeable. The pine chemicals industry has lost one of the best.

So sorry for your loss. John was always there to teach and help.

My Brother was a piece of work. He wanted to come across as a redneck hillbilly , but I can guaranty that he was smarter and more sensitive than anyone you know. He would always look out for others, could fix anything and was always there when you needed a steady hand. He used that wisdom to be a great neighbor, a great Dad and a great friend. I will miss his wisdom, joy of life and total love and commitment. I will forever miss the Phone call "Bobby Whats UP"

Am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers

John was a great friend and mentor. I will miss him dearly! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

So sorry for your loss. It was a privilege to work with John. He was a great teacher to those willing to learn. He will be missed.

A truly knowledgeable individual and an even higher quality person. One of the first people I was fortunate to get to know when I joined MWV in 2010 - and I felt fortunate for this. I always enjoyed his stories, anecdotes and humor. He will certainly be missed.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Simply a true and genuine friend. Great wit and laughter. Nothing pretentious. May God's grace give you peace at this most difficult time.

I can't believe our friend is gone. There will never be another quite like The Coz. Well done, John, and God Bless. SEEE YAAA!

I am truly sorry for your loss. John was friendly and caring and willing to help anyone he came in contact with. He will be missed greatly by all that had the opportunity to know him.

Kim, Lynne and I are praying for you and your family! May you find peace and comfort in our Lord during this time.

I am so desperately sorry for your loss. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to know and work with John, who had an infectious and incurable sense of curiosity and set out to learn something new every day.

Will miss my Uncle John beyond words. As big as our family is, everyone had a special connection with him. He will be greatly missed.

John was one of the great Irish wit s within a team, an industry, friends, and family. His passion and humor made every encounter a blessing. The trips we made and the wisdom he imparted has been impactful to many. Rest In Peace my brother and my God hold you a bit tighter in heaven today.

I am just devastated to learn about John. He was a great friend to my dad Russ and to our family, and he will be sadly missed. Please know that I have you all in my heart and in my prayers. Rest in peace, John.

I am so sorry for your loss. John was a bright and caring light in a world of darkness. He is already sorely missed.

I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. You, your boys, and your family are in my prayers. John was one of a kind and I will miss him. May he find peace with our living God.

Very sorry for your loss of someone way too soon. John was a great guy, always making you laugh and could fix anything, or at least act like he knew how to! I'm sure you all have many, many memories to remember him fondly and with a smile.

One of my best ever friends. always there to help with a project or give advice, "especially advice". My heart and love goes out to Kim, Matt and AJ.

John was larger than life. Sincere condolences for your loss. May God comfort you as you share memories with all of us who loved him.

WE are so very sorry for your sudden loss. My brother, Larry, is certainly grieving the loss of a very good friend and co-worker. May our Lord hold you all in the palm of His hand during this most difficult time..