Chantilly, VA

Alexandria, VA

Jean Dillon Cosimi

jean cosimi

June 15, 1927 ~ June 29, 2013

Jean Dillon Cosimi, age 86, passed into Eternal Life on June 29, 2013 in Herndon, Virginia with her family at her side.

Jean was born on June 15, 1927 in Vineland, New Jersey. She has joined her 3 sisters, Mildred, Ruth and Catherine, her niece Joann, parents Alva and Edna in Heaven. She was married for 51 years to the late Edgar A. Cosimi, with whom she raised 4 daughters, Victoria Wise(Terence), Patricia Cosimi, Elizabeth Coyle(Jonathan) and Maria Ater(David). She was the immensely proud grandmother of Kimberly D'Souza(Walter), Kristen Coyle, Hannah Coyle, Derek Ater(Tiffany), Adam Ater, Eliza Ater, Gabriel Ater and her two great-grandchildren Clara Jean D'Souza and Easton Wayne Ater. She was loved greatly by her nieces Lynne and Dale, as well as the many other nieces and nephews that spoke highly of her.

Jean, a talented artist, loved to paint, sewed clothes, beautiful quilts, pillows, and knitted. She was a poet and writer. A great musician who played the piano, organ and trumpet. It was her love of the piano that brought her together with her husband. She was a lover of gardening and was president of a local garden club in Arlington, Virginia where she raised her family. Jean was a legal secretary and supported her family for many years. Her family will miss her love, caring spirit and support she gave so generously.

On Saturday, August 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. friends and family will gather at Chestnut Grove Cemetery, 831 Dranesville Road, Herndon, Virginia at a graveside service to celebrate Jean's life. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

Cemetery

Chestnut Grove Cemetery

Herndon, VA

July 10, 2013

Service

Graveside at Chestnut Grove Cemetery
831 Dranesville Rd
Herndon, VA

August 10, 2013

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  1. Dear Pat, What a beautiful tribute to your Mother. May you and your family continue to celebrate her remarkable spirit. With heartfelt condolences, Bernadette

  2. Jean was more like a sister than an aunt to me. We were only 8 years apart. She was a role model for me growing up. Jean was a gentle soul; so talented as a pianist, organist and artist. She was a great support for me during many troubled times and always helped me see things in a more positive light. I loved her very much and will miss her more than I can say. My love to all my Cosimi cousins. I pray for them to have strength and peace at this sad time of loss of their dearest mother, Jean.

  3. We are sorry for your great loss but can rejoice with you as we are promised that this life is short but in eternity we will all be reunited with our loved ones FOREVER. Love, Malcolm & Antoinette

  4. I, and Shirley also, are sorry to hear about Jean. She was a faithful Secretary to our NARFE Chapter. Our condolences to the family. Bill

  5. I, and Shirley also, are sorry to hear about Jean. She was a faithful Secretary to our NARFE Chapter. Our condolences to the family. Bill

  6. Dear Jean, you are in our prayers. You will be greatly missed and we are honored to have been able to provide you service and comfort.

  7. Jean was an amazing lady and will be missed greatly. I thank god I was able to share in her life and wish the Cosimi family the best.

  8. I will certainly miss Jean. She always had a kind word and was always willing to help in any way she could. She will be in my prayers and her family has my condolences for their loss.

  9. Dear Patricia and Family of Jean: I was saddened to learn of the passing of your mother, Jean. Patricia and I are coworkers, and I too just recently loss my mother. It is a bitter/sweet pill that weighs upon my heart because each day I face, I remember another reason why I miss her–they are endless. My prays are with your mother, your family, and you. May God bless and keep you as she would.

  10. Dear Pat, Accept My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I met Jean quite by accident at our mutual doctor’s office and found a kindred spirit. Quick to connect in our chat, I learned she was your mother. I saw her 2x more there through the years, and found her to be a caring, vibrant and lovely woman. Knowing you at work for many years, I see the gift of her presence in you, Pat. I pray that God will Keep You and Your family in his Love and Grace during this time of grief. God Bless.


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