George F. Cobb

CENTERVILLE- George F. Cobb, 90, formerly of Boston, died peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Gaffney) Cobb, with whom he shared many years of marriage until her passing in 2012.

Born in Boston on April 5, 1927, he was a son of the late Mildred Cobb. George was a proud US Veteran who served his country as a member of both the Navy during WWII, and the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he worked in Real Estate sales. He was a pioneer in the resort business of New England from the mountains to the sea.

In his spare time, George enjoyed nature, particularly the beach whether it was swimming or walking along the boardwalk. An avid football fan, he enjoyed watching the Patriots, and in his younger years played football for the Dorchester Rams and was a starting center for the Marine Corps. George was a life member of the Grand Lodge of Masons Corner Stone Lodge, VFW, American Legion, Amvets, and the DAV.

He is survived and will be deeply missed by his seven children, Michael Cobb of Sandwich, Christopher and Stephen Cobb, both of Boston, Brian Cobb and his wife Denise of Centerville, Celeste Coletti and her husband Paul of Quincy, Jack Cobb and his wife Joan of Sandwich, and Brendan Cobb and his wife Melissa of Hyannis; 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

ARRANGEMENTS: At George’s request, calling hours have been omitted. Family and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on THURSDAY, February 1st at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory Church, Centerville. Interment with military honors will be held following the Mass at 12:30 p.m. in MA National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George’s name to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 96, P.O. Box 549 Hyannis, MA 02601.