Sandwich – John W. “Bob” Cofsky, 81, of Sandwich, formerly of Grafton, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Cape Cod Hospital following a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Jeanette (Bernier) Cofsky, and his daughters, Rebecca DeFeudis, and Cynthia Cofsky, as well as his brothers, Richard and Earl Cofsky.
He leaves behind three children, daughter Christine Backman, son Gregory Cofsky and his wife Barbara, and daughter Lisa Sena and her husband Joseph; six grandsons, Sean DeFeudis, Jason DeFeudis and his wife Amy, Joseph Sena and his wife Rebecca, Christopher Sena, Douglas Backman, and Zachary Backman; and four great-grandsons, Joseph II, Carter, Max and Jack Sena. He also leaves two brothers, Raymond and David Cofsky.
He was born in Millbury, son of the late Mary E. (Westerlind) and Everett G. Cofsky.
After his retirement from the Dennis Police Department, he pursued his passions. He loved the challenge of fishing at the Cape Cod Canal, hunting, gardening, and listening to Polish music. He had the best sense of humor and a smile that lit up the room.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, family member and friend. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
A celebratory Mass will be held Tuesday, June 16, at 11 a.m., at St. Mark’s Church, 356 Boston Rd., Sutton. He will then be laid to rest with his wife Jeanette at Howard Cemetery in Sutton.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Bob with donations to VNA of Cape Cod Hospice, 434 Rte 134, Suite G1, South Dennis, MA 02660.
Please visit the online guestbook at www.RoneyFuneralHome.com to share memories of Bob and/or messages of sympathy.
