James Francis Cosgrove Jr., of Marlborough, MA, formally of Sudbury MA, passed away on March 25, 2024. Born in Bridgeport, CT on August 3, 1929 to James F. Cosgrove Sr. and Margaret C. Cosgrove (Smetana).
He attended Fairfield Prep, Class of ’47 and graduated from Holy Cross College, Class of ’51 with a Masters in Chemistry. Jim worked his entire career with GTE. Initially at the corporation’s Laboratory facilities on Long Island, NY. His career ultimately saw him relocate to Massachusetts where he worked for GTE in Waltham and Danvers where he retired as Vice President of GTE’s Sylvania lighting division, while raising his family with his wife Mary in Sudbury, MA.
James was an avid golfer joining the Sandy Burr Inner Club when he moved to Sudbury in 1972. During his retirement he loved traveling with his wife and always looked forward to the Cosgrove Family Reunions.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son John P. Cosgrove.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Mary Cosgrove, his 7 children, 6 spouses who have married into the family, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in James’ memory to Sandy Burr Scholarship Fund C/O Chris Boyer, 17 Farm Hill Rd., Natick, MA 01760.
A visitation for James will be held Monday, April 1, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Duckett Funeral Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons, 656 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at The Ascension Parish, 160 Concord Rd., Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776.
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