COSGROVE, John P. Of Needham, December 19. Beloved husband of the late Florence M. (Droney) Cosgrove.
Devoted father of John P. Cosgrove Jr. of Needham, Peter A. Cosgrove and his wife Sharon of Needham, Paula A. Fucci and her husband Stephen of Millis and the late Donna M. Cosgrove. Grandfather of Ashley D. and Jessica M. Fucci of Millis.
Nephew of the late Eleanor M. Richardson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and his faithful companion Golden Retreiver "Archie".
Funeral from The George F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B off Rte. 128) NEEDHAM Thursday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Needham at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to the MSPCA 350 South Hun tington Ave., Boston, Ma. 02130.
Late retired Needham School Teacher, proud graduate of Boston College class of 1953 and faithful supporter of their Athletics. World War II Army Veteran.