William Francis Cossman, known as Bill or Coz to many, passed away peacefully at his residence in Lansdale in the early morning hours of Wednesday June 16^th, 2021 at the age of 71.

Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Holly Cossman, his son Christopher and his wife Joanna, grandsons Colin, Jack and Joe and granddaughter Lyla. He is also survived by his brother Stephen Cossman and sisters Carol Ambrusch and Christine Chapman, and a number of nephews and nieces. Bill was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy, father William and sister Sandra.

Bill grew up in Lansdale. His childhood was spent making mischief and memories with a tight group of friends while also serving in the Civil Air Patrol and the Boy Scouts. He attended parochial school to include Saint Stanislaus School and Lansdale Catholic High School.  His experience and the guidance provide by the Christian Brothers of Saint Gabriel’s School laid the foundation for his strong Catholic faith the guided him throughout his life.  

At the age of eighteen, Bill volunteered for service with the United States Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a combat engineer with the 18^th Engineer Brigade.

In the years after serving in the Vietnam War, Bill worked in the construction industry and public works. He drove a concrete mixer truck for Delaware Valley Concrete for 20 years and eventually retired after a serving a number of years with the Hatfield Borough Public Works Department. He enjoyed serving his community and others over his adult life to include his time as a volunteer fire fighter and youth football coach. He was a huge fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and of sports trivia.

Above all else, Bill approached life with passion and a sense of service. He was dedicated to and cherished his responsibilities as a husband, father and grandfather. His love and support for his wife was unwavering and she was his lifelong companion and partner in crime. In his prime, Bill rarely turned down an opportunity for good times with friends and family. In his later years in life, Bill valued his time with his wife, taking care of their home and Yorkshire Terriers and finding time to make memories with his son, daughter in-law and grandchildren.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bill’s Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 26, 2021 at St. Stanislaus Church, 51 Lansdale Avenue, Lansdale, PA. Visitation will be held prior to Mass, from 9 AM-10:15 AM.

Interment: St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.