John P. Cosgrove of Needham, December 19, 2010. Born November 12, 1921. Beloved husband of the late Florence M. (Droney) Cosgrove. Devoted father of John P. Cosgrove Jr. of Needham, Peter A. Cosgrove and his wife Sharon of Needham, Paula A. Fucci and her husband Stephen of Millis, and the late Donna M. Cosgrove. Grandfather of Ashley D. and Jessica M. Fucci of Millis. Nephew of the late Eleanor M. Richardson of Needham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and also his faithful companion golden retriever, Archie. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, Thursday (today) at 9a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Needham at 10 a.m. Relatives and Friends kindly invited. Internment St. Marys Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Johns memory to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130. Late retired Needham school teacher. Proud graduate of Boston College, Class of 1953 and faithful supporter of their athletics. WWII Army Veteran.Published in The Wellesley Townsman from December 21 to December 28, 2010