Elaine Riebling Cosgrove

October 3, 1960 – September 9, 2020

Dedicated Life Member, Treasurer & Friend

Elaine Riebling Cosgrove, age 59, beloved wife of William D Cosgrove, died September 9, 2020. Elaine was born in the Bronx to the late Erich and Josephine Riebling in 1960. Her family moved to Rye, NY in 1972 where Elaine attended Rye High School.  She was a cheerleader and lead baton twirler (with fire). Elaine attended St John’s University where she earned a teaching degree.  She owned and operated Copybreak in Bridgeport, CT.  Elaine lived in Fairfield CT for many years before retiring to Punta Gorda FL.

She was a life member the Stratfield Volunteer Fire Department and served as Treasurer. She enjoyed marching in parades with them and helped organize fund raising events. Elaine enjoyed gardening and growing her own vegetables; she was very handy with tools and made many renovations to her house herself.  Elaine will be missed also by her cat, Sasha.

In addition to her husband, Elaine is survived by step-children Colleen, Nolan and Billy, her brothers, Bill (Lucy), Steve (Donna), her sister Marie Kepple (Tim), former spouse Joseph Olzacki, and many nephews and nieces.

Elaine will be forever remembered and loved by her family, neighbors in CT and FL, members of the fire department, and all who knew her.