Obituary of John Patrick Cosgriff

John “Jack” Patrick Cosgriff, age 78, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Jack was born in Dansville, NY on May 18, 1946 the son of John Edward and Dolores (Derrenbacher) Cosgriff. He graduated from Rush-Henrietta High School in 1964, joined the US Army serving as a paratrooper and Sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles” out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, making 16 jumps during his time of service. After the Army, Jack started his life-long career as a building contractor, mainly framing houses in Houston, Texas and in the Rochester area for 40 years. When he wasn’t framing houses, Jack spent his time devoted to his greatest joys in life, his family and farming. He raised livestock and farmed with his much loved Allis-Chalmers tractors. Jack was also an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, and watching old westerns. He cherished family traditions and loved the land he lived on in Wayland for the past 39 years. Jack was pre-deceased by his parents, John and Dolores Cosgriff; and his brother, James Cosgriff. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Susan (DeSantis) Cosgriff; his children, Katheryn (Brett Hanson) Cosgriff, Kimberly (Monte) Gores; his grandchildren, Hunter and Samantha Gores, and Cole Hanson; his siblings Patricia (Robert) Bodensteiner, Lawrence (Bonnie Swan) Cosgriff, and Lorraine Anderson-Maculoso; his sister in law, Jean Cosgriff; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jack’s family and friends may call Wednesday July 24, 2024 from 4-7pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday July 25th, at 10am at St. Joseph’s Church, 206 Fremont St., Wayland. Contributions in memory of John “Jack” Cosgriff may be made to the Bath VA Medical Center, 76 Veterans Ave, Bath, NY 14810 or at https://www.va.gov/finger-lakes-health-care/locations/bath-va-medical-center/