Carolyne Blackstone Cosmato, 80, died away August 4, 2012. A breast cancer survivor, she fought a courageous battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s before her passing. She grew up in Atlanta and was the epitome of a true southern lady. A longtime Beaches resident, she was an active member of Beaches Chapel Church where she was a dedicated and passionate children’s Sunday School teacher and member of the Senior Saints. She had a love of gardening and her constant Pomeranian companion. Survivors include her sons, John Jay Cosmato II and Jeffrey Marsham Cosmato, wife, Michelle Myers Cosmato; grandchildren, Cara D. Cosmato and Christopher M. Cosmato and John Jay Cosmato III and Gracie Cosmato; and two great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8th in the Chapel of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd.,Jax Bch. Interment will follow in H. Warren Smith Cemetery. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or your place of worship.
