Obituary: Catherine (Tierney) Cosgriff, 86, of Madison

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Catherine (Tierney) Cosgriff passed to her eternal rest surrounded by her loving family at home on April 16, 2022. Catherine “Kay” was born in Norwalk, CT on April 24, 1935, daughter of the late Michael James Tierney and Marie (Basta) Tierney. Kay, a long time resident of Madison was predeceased by her loving husband Thomas M. “Teg” Cosgriff Jr.

Kay graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Stamford and then attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Waterbury. Kay had a long career as a registered nurse and especially loved caring for the elderly. Kay worked for Fowler Nursing Home, Watrous Nursing Home and the VNA of Madison. Kay and Teg moved their young family to Madison in 1968 at Seaview Beach where everyday was a beach vacation and lasting memories were built. Kay became active in the Madison community over the past 54 years serving as president of the Women’s Club of Madison, past member of the St. Margaret’s Women’s Guild and a catechist teacher. Kay also was an active parent in the Our Lady of Mercy School community and later became a member of St Mary’s Church of the Visitation in Clinton where she volunteered and made many wonderful friends who she enjoyed spending time with.

In her spare time Kay enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles and baking. Kay was famous for her cheesecake and her grandchildren loved her homemade cranberry sauce at the holidays. Her favorite pastime however was the time she spent with her five grandchildren.

Kay is survived by her son Teg Cosgriff III (Sue) of Madison and daughter Cate Lyman (George) of Watertown; her grandchildren Teg Cosgriff, IV, Brad Cosgriff, Clay Cosgriff, George Lyman Jr and Claire Lyman. She was predeceased by her sister Marie and brothers Joseph, James, Thomas and John. In addition she is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families that she adored.

Friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, April 21 from 4 – 7 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church of the Visitation, 54 Grove St, Clinton. Burial will follow Mass at West Cemetery, 71 Jannas Lane, Madison. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kay’s name may be to St. Mary’s Church of the Visitation, 54 Grove St, Clinton, CT 06413.