OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 16 July 1908, Page 23

OBITUARY

MR. JOHN COSGRIFF, NIGHTCAPS.

I regret to record the death of Mr. John Cosgriff, -which took place" at Nightcaps on Thursday, July 2 (writes an occasional correspondent). During his long, illness deceased was a true example of Christiatn fortitude and patience, and never complained. Deceased, who was a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, came out to New Zealand in 1879, taking, up his abpde in the Nightcaps district shortly afterwards. He was . a staunch - Irishman and Catholic, and it is to him and -• one 01^ two _niore pioneers that we are indebted for the fine Catholic church, and convent at Wrey's BuSh.- During his long and trying illness he was continuously visited by Very *Rev. Father Wa>lsh and the Sisters of Mercy, who were present during his last hours. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, and was^ one of ihe largest seen in the district" for some .time. Father Walsh officiated at the graveside. Deceased leaves a widow and large family to mourn their loss. — R.I. P.