He served proudly in the Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946. Robert was employed by American Cyanamid, Wayne NJ as a Sales Account Manager for many years. Prior to that he was employed by M&M Mars, Hackettstown where he worked for 25 years retiring in 1980. Robert immersed himself in music, it was his biggest passion and many friends and family called him the “Piano Man”. In addition he was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his beloved wife: Alexandria (Easparro) Cozzo, his devoted daughter, Andrea Cicchino and husband James, his loving son, Robert Cozzo and wife Kim, a sister, Ellie Vallone, 6 Grandchildren, Debbie, Lauren and husband Chris, Brittany, Jimmy, Tyler and wife Rachel, Jenna, 1 great granddaughter, Bethany.
The funeral will be held 10:30 am on Friday, June 9 at Our Lady of the Mountain Church, 2 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ with Rev Msg. Joseph Goode officiating. Burial will be in German Valley Rural Cemetery, Long Valley following the mass.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, June 8 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.