Alice Cosgrove

Alice Cosgrove, age 90, beloved wife of the late William F. Cosgrove, died on Sunday May 10, 2020, at Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center. Alice was born on May 25, 1929 in Brooklyn NY, the daughter of the late Frederick and Hanne Ritz, and grew up in Woodside Queens. She was a Fairfield resident since her marriage in 1958. Alice was best known for her kind soul and wonderful cooking. Her family was the center of her world. Alice is survived by her loving children, Joan Cosgrove and her wife Amy of Ellington and Fairfield CT; and William D. Cosgrove and his wife Elaine of Punta Gorda FL; her grandchildren Colleen of Kent OH, Nolan and William S. both of Newtown, CT as well as her nephew and godson Heinz C. Hilmer and his wife Claudia of Flushing NY and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, William, she was predeceased by her beloved sister and brother in law, Joan and Heinz K. Hilmer of Woodside NY.
The family would like to thank the employees of Milford Healthcare, both past and present, for the loving care shown to our mother.
Due to social distancing requirements, services will be held at Spear Miller Funeral Home at a later date. Interment will be private in Oak Lawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Alice's memory to the charity of one's choice. To offer an on-line condolence please visit us at www.spearfuneralhome.com.
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