McCOSKER, Patrick Joseph (Joe) - On December 31, 2012 peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Mary. Cherished father and father-in-law of Patricia and Ross, Kevin and Lyndsay, Marg and Bill, and the late Brian. Adored grandfather of Rose, Tessa, Lydia, Aimee, and Emma. Messages to McCosker Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton branch of St. John would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. The funeral service for Joe will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton Tomorrow (Friday), commencing at 11.00 am. Thereafter interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church This Day (Thursday) at 7.00 p.m.

Published by The Press on Jan. 2, 2013.