Robert P Cosgrove

Robert P. ‘Dexter’ Cosgrove, of Archbald, entered into eternal rest, Monday, afternoon at Regional Hospital of Scranton. His wife of 47 years is Marion E (Moran) Cosgrove.

Born in Archbald, son of the late Harold and Delores (McAndrew) Cosgrove, he loved playing baseball and basketball in his earlier days. He managed the C and C Club in Scranton, and The Barrels in Lancaster. His passion was being head chef for the Woodland Inn in Jermyn for over 30 years. He took great pride in the warm ambience and strived for excellence in the creative dishes that his restaurant offered. Upon retirement from the Inn, he joined the dietary staff at the University of Scranton. He was quick witted, and always had a joke to tell. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the American Legion Post #328. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and had great affection for his dog, Patches.

He is survived by a sister, Sally Schwartz, his brothers-in-law, Michael Moran and wife Kathy, James ‘Dipper’ Moran and wife Bernie, sisters-in-law Erin Owen and husband Thomas ‘Bear’ Owen, Margaret Moran Smargiassi and husband Vincent, a sister-in-law, Frances Cosgrove, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph ‘GoGo.’

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016, 9:30 am, at Christ the King Parish, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 429 Church Street, Archbald. Father Christopher S Sahd is the celebrant. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Louis J Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church Street, Archbald.

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