West Bridgewater - Robert J. Cogswell, 81, of West Bridgewater died suddenly July 8, 2006, at his home. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Macomber) Cogswell.
Born in Brockton, a son of the late Norman and Mary (Keating) Cogswell, he was a graduate of Howard High School in West Bridgewater.
A lifelong resident of West Bridgewater, he was a Truck driver for many years and was a member of the Teamsters Local 653, retiring in 1987.
Mr. Cogswell served with the U.S. Navy during WWII.
He enjoyed sports and was a Red Sox, Patriots and Braves fan.
Mr. Cogswell also enjoyed gardening, cooking, feeding the birds in his yard and having coffee with his many friends.
He was the father of Susan Ciampa of Sagamore Beach; brother of Richard of West Bridgewater & the late Lucille Vinton, John, Norman Jr., David, Peter and Paul; brother-in-law of Eleanor Cartullo, Barbara Cogswell, Helen Cogswell and Marylou Boyd. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held in the First Church of West Bridgewater Friday at 11 am. Burial will be private.
Donations may be made to the charity of one‘s choice. Arrangements are by the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater.