Edward Austin Cosgrove, Jr.

Edward Austin Cosgrove, Jr., age 53, a resident of Utica, Mo., passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Utica. Edward was born the son of Edward Austin and Delaine Marie (Curtis) Cosgrove on Feb. 2, 1963 in Chillicothe.

Edward was a graduate of Lockport High School in Lockport, IL. He worked as a welder and lead man for Landmark Manufacturing for 22 years. He also worked as a firefighter for Green Township Fire Protection for 15 years, and was a fire fighter safety trainer and a hazmat trainer. He loved woodworking, fishing, and being outdoors. Edward was a ham radio operator and was a member of the ARES Ham Radio Club of Chillicothe.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include longtime companion, Thyrra Gillilhan, of the home; one brother, Johnny Cosgrove of Gallatin; two sisters, Linda Berten of Gallatin and Amie Pierson of Hamilton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Lindley Funeral Home in Chillicothe on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. A scheduled family visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 27, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friends may call at the Lindley Funeral Home in Chillicothe on Wednesday, July 27, from noon until 8:00 p.m. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Mooresville Cemetery in Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to Green Township Fire District, and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P. O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Online condolences may be left at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home in Chillicothe.