It is with deep sadness we inform you that Brother Gerald Cosgrove, H.L.M. died peacefully December 31, 2018 in Brookeville, Maryland. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of 65 years; daughter, Kathleen and son-in-law, James Shaffer, Cdr. USN Ret; sons, Patrick and Michael; grandchildren, Kelly and Seamus; and great-grandchildren, Loie and Ignatius. Born and raised in Frostburg, Maryland, Jerry served in the U.S. Army in Heidelberg, Germany and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1959. Jerry retired from Washington Gas in 1998 as Vice President of Labor Relations after 38 years of service. He was a member the Knights of Columbus, Rosensteel Council receiving his Admissions Degree in 1970. He was also a member of American Legion Post 68. Funeral services at Saint John the Evangelist Old Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring MD 20910, Monday, January 7 at 11 a.m. There will be a reception afterwards at the Knights of Columbus (Columbian Room) directly across the street from the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 91011, Washington, DC 20090. |