Edward Cosgrove, artist, art director

Edward J. Cosgrove of Westport, an artist and former Ridgefielder, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, at home. He was 77 years old and the husband of Irene Duchesnay Cosgrove.
Mr. Cosgrove was born in New York City, the son of the late Richard and Joan Florian Cosgrove. He lived in Ridgefield for 25 years before moving to Westport five years ago.
Mr. Cosgrove was an artist. From 1980 to 2001 he lived part time in St. Croix, where he painted and exhibited. Before retiring he was an art director for William Esty Advertising Agency in New York City. He had worked 10 years for Marketing Corporation of America in Westport after his retirement.
He received his undergraduate degree from LaSalle University and attended the New York Phoenix School of Design.
Besides his wife, Mr. Cosgrove is survived by a son: Michael E. Cosgrove of Singer Island, Fla.; a daughter: Linda Cosgrove of Danbury; a brother: Richard Cosgrove of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and four nephews and a niece.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Assumption Church in Westport. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hartsdale, N.Y.
Contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio, 44720.
Harding Funeral Home in Westport was in charge of arrangements.