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Francis Cosgrove Obituary
Cosgrove, Francis "Frank" T. retired CPD, beloved husband of Paula nee Hershiser, loving father of Michael; devoted son of Helen and the late John "Jack" Cosgrove; dear brother of Mary Helen Land, John (Sue), James CPD (Jean), Michael, Anne (Ed) Seimetz, Patricia CPD (Michael CPD) Dyra, and Thomas (Audrey); loving son-in-law of J. Paul (the late Maxine) Hershiser and brother-in-law of Ann (Tom) Stiern, John (Faith) Hershiser and Ellen (Larry) Thelen; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Also survived by many cousins. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. to Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott Ave. for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment Private. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 150 N. Michigan Ave. #400 Chicago, IL 60601. www.smithcorcoran.com or 773-736-3833. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Cosgrove
Sharon
October 23, 2007
Paula,
I was just told of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. May your memories together envelop you with the continued warmth of his love. My prayers are with you and Mike.
Barbara Wood
October 17, 2007
Paula,
You and Mike are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Barbara
Len Muscolino
October 15, 2007
The Cosgrove Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Frank will definitely be missed!!
Dave & Pat Pendergast
October 15, 2007
We offer the Cosgrove family our condolences on Frank's passing. He was a great guy, and we are fortunate to have known him.
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Yvonne Zambrano
October 15, 2007
Sorry about your loss.
Patrick & Saphina Kelly
October 13, 2007
We're going to miss Frannie. He was always a good man and a good friend. We're sorry for your loss. We will pray for the repose of his soul.
Richard Carter
October 13, 2007
Paula, Jim,
My deepest condolences to the Cosgrove family.
I've always enjoyed running into Fran while I visit Chicago. He had a great sense of humor, good story teller, all around good friend.
We have all lost a good friend, I will miss him the next trip to Chicago.
Curt & Karen (Belluomini) BLANC
October 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
James Fina
October 12, 2007
I was very saddened to learn of Frank's passing. He was a fraternity brother of mine from DePaul university at ADG fraternity. He always was a a considerate person and just a great guy to hang out with in school.
Bob and Kathy Kelly
October 12, 2007
Deepest condolences. Will miss running into Frank on our visits to the Windy City.
Terence Murphy
October 12, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Ann & Terry Murphy (Iola Wi)
Kevin Healy
October 12, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dan Sullivan
October 11, 2007
My prayers are with the family. I knew Frank through his brother Mike. My deepest sympathy for you all.
John Brennan
October 11, 2007
My Deepest sympathey on Frank's Passing. He was a good friend. I will keep him in my prayers.
Frank Giunta
October 11, 2007
Paula, Michael & Family:
I worked the opposite shift of Frank and would meet him dailey. He always was a man with a purpose and a great sense of duty. He will be missed. God speed my friend.
Marie Murphy
October 11, 2007
Dear Paula, Mike and Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Frank's passing. I will always remember him best at roll calls. He had a wry sense of humor that I thoroughly enjoyed. He was always honest, hard working and dependable. Most of all he was a great person to have as a friend. Frank, you fought a good fight; may God be with you.
Marie Murphy
Katie Hickey
October 11, 2007
Mike,
I was very sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Gil Elizondo
October 11, 2007
Cosgrove Family,
I send my deepest feelings on your lost.
God Bless Frank.
Patrick Dyra
October 11, 2007
To The Cosgrove Family : Please accept Our Deepest Sympathy Frank was a Great Man And We thank God for the Honor of Knowing Him and Being in His presence Love Pat and Dorothy Dyra May God Bless Your Entire Family
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