Roland W. Cossaboon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Roland Wayne Cossaboon, age 80 of Millville, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland after a brief illness. Born and raised in Millville, he was a life long resident. For 29 years, Mr. Cossaboon worked as an Electroplating Forman for Struthers and Dunn in Pitman until he retired. In the 1950's he played guitar with Skip Finch and his Trio, producing a record which was rated 4-Stars by Billboard Magazine. In his spare time, he enjoyed visiting the casinos. Mr. Cossaboon loved his children, especially his grandchildren, and his family. He was a very well-liked man by everyone and had a great sense of humor. Mr. Cossaboon will be sadly missed by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (Cottrell); his daughter Lisa Basile and husband Jeff of Millville; his son Craig W. Cossaboon Sr. of Estell Manor; his brother Lawrence Bohm of Vineland; his sister Alonda Guere of Vero Beach, FL; two grandchildren, Rhiannon Basile and Craig Cossaboon Jr.; his extended Cottrell family; many nieces and nephews; and his dear friend and guitar buddy, Blair Earling. He was predeceased by his parents, Newell Cossaboon Sr. and Evelyn (Pangburn); four siblings, Newell Cossaboon Jr., Janet Monari, Loren Cossaboon and Ellen Graiff; and his loving dog Nell. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2015 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Millville. The family requests memorial contributions to the charity of one's choice. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Roland Cossaboon may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Roland W. Cossaboon

October 29, 1934 - August 30, 2015