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Occ. SP4 US Army Vietnam/Truck Driver
Marr. (1st) Becki A. Hasstrop 28.10.1967 at Crow Wing, Minnesota
Buried at G.A.R. Cem., Eagle Bend, Todd Co., Minnesota
Marr. (2nd) Mary L. Schmidt 23.10.1983 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona
Memorial services for David J. Cossentine, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Eagle Bend, were held on July 26, 2003 at the Eagle Bend United Methodist Church with Reverend Wesley Johnson officiating. David passed away on July 19, 2003.
David was born to Leonard A. and Evelyn Cossentine on August 30, 1945 in Eagle Bend.
He was united in marriage to Mary L. Schmidt on October 23, 1983 in Phoenix, Arizona.
David belonged to the U.S. Army from August 1963 to August 1967.
He was a truck driver, enjoyed traveling and was a member of the community for 24 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Cossentine; sons, Monte of New York; adopted son, Marco of Taiwan; parents, Leonard A. and Evelyn Cossentine; brothers, Leonard (Lenny) A. Cossentine Jr., Samuel J. Cossentine and Roger D. Cossentine; two nieces; one nephew; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many friends.
Military honors were provided by VFW Post 6318 of Eagle Bend and the American Legion Post 280 of Eagle Bend.
Honorary pallbearers were Nathan Cossentine, Anthony Donovan, Richard Gross, Douglas Cossentine, Steve Pearson and Michael Willie.
Interment will be held at a later date at GAR Veterans Cemetery, Eagle Valley Township, Minnesota.
Social Security Death Index Record. Name: David J. Cossentine
SSN: 470-52-3226
Last Residence: 85043 Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United States of America
Born: 30 Aug 1945
Died: 19 Jul 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Minn
World Traveler Dave Cossentine, 55, is in trucking because many years ago he grew tired of running a cable TV installation operation. "I was the manager and the chief tech, but I got fed up with the office politics," he said. "And I like to travel. My wife and I have traveled the world."
In their younger days, Dave and wife, Mary, journeyed from Alaska to well inside South America. They visited parts of Asia, Africa and Europe (where they lived for two years, including time running an import business in Greece). They picked up several languages, and are comfortable enough with Spanish to enjoy frequent jaunts to Mexico.
Why not bring Mary along on his runs? "I tried to talk her into getting a CDL," Dave said, "but she doesn't like sitting in one place." He doesn't like a long commute, either. They recently bought a new house less than a mile from McKelvey's home terminal, and he rides a bicycle to work.
(From International 9200i, an article by Tom Berg at Roadking.com).
U.S. Veterans Gravesites. Name: David J Cossentine
Service Info.: SP4 US ARMY VIETNAM
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1945
Death Date: 19 Jul 2003
Cemetery: G.A.R. Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Eagle Bend, MN 56446
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