Christopher Dennis Cossette, 25, beloved son of Dennis C. and Susan Baldino Cossette of Northford, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his home. Christopher was born in New Haven on May 10, 1992. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University. Christopher was the owner/operator and personal trainer of C&C Strong Fit of Guilford. A real sports enthusiast, he was a devoted fan of the Washington Redskins. Grandson of John and Dorothy Baldino and the late Joseph and Beverly Cossette. Also survived by his girlfriend Ali Brown and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Monica Church, 1331 Middletown Avenue, Northford on Monday morning at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in the Northford Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue
Dear Dennis and Susan – I am so very sorry for your loss. Chris was an absolutely wonderful young man and truly a great friend to Taylor. We always enjoyed seeing Chris at our house. He was always so polite, mature, and had a great sense of humor. I admired and respected Chris, for having the drive and courage to take on the demands of running a business, at such a young age. The glowing testimonials about Chris on his gym website speak for themselves. May God allow Chris to rest peacefully in eternal heavenly bliss. May God also allow you to grieve, and to give you courage and strength, to cope to with the tragic passing of Chris. God bless you both, your family, and Ali!
I am so sorry for your loss! Chris was amazing always trying to put a smile on everyone’s face with a joke or a laugh. He will never be forgotten.
My condolences to his family.
Sue I am so deeply sorry for your loss! God Bless!
On behalf of the members of the North Branford Fire Department we express our sincere sympathy for the sudden loss of your son and friend of many of our members. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our hearts are broken for you. We remember Christopher as a kind and gentle boy who became a wonderful man. Our prayer is that you can find solace and peace during this difficult time. Chris will always be remembered and admired. Our prayers go out to you and the family.
Sue and Dennis, although I never met Christopher I feel as though I have known him forever. Sue, Christopher was your hero and you spoke so highly of him and love him so much. He certainly was a very well liked and driven young man and I am so very sorry for your loss. Keep his memories close to your heart and those memories will help you through this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to your and your families. Much love being sent your way. Be strong.
So very sorry for you loss
Sue and family
I am so terribly sorry for your loss
Sue and family I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers with you at this difficult time.
We were so very lucky to have had Chris in our lives. Words can not describe the loss. Chris will always remeber as a gentle loving young man. His compassion, strength, heart and smile were always there for everyone to see. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family and friends. We love you all.
Dennis, Sue, & Family
I can’t even find the right words to express how sorry I am. I pray that you and the family find peace at this difficult time. Cherish the memories and hold onto all the pictures. Chris was such a sweet, caring, and thoughtful person and this world needs more of him. You raised an exceptional son, always remember that. Chris will never be forgotten and he will always hold a special place in my heart and in the hearts of many others. Praying for you <3
Dearest Sue
My heart is so broken for you and your family at this difficult time. Christopher was the love of your life. I am so so very sorry for your loss. I cannot even imagine what you are going through right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Love you, Donna
Sue and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Chris 3 years ago and found him to an a great person and trainer. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue,Dennis,Dottie & Johnny and the rest of your family, I was in shock to hear about
your Son.
I do not know what to say except you are All in my thoughts and prayers.
You are a Wonderful Strong Family, please help each other to get through this
Your Family was and always be in my heart.
Love all of you
Joanne Migliaro Lauber
To the Cossette family, i am so deeply spirit for the loss is Chris. I have known Chris from C&C Strongfit and Premier fitness, he was an inspiration, a wonderful person with an awesome sense of humor. Chris and I had many conversations about life and the differences in generations, he was wise beyond his years. I enjoyed our time together and will miss him deeply. Truly an awesome young man. RIP Christopher, I will miss you!
Chris was helping me when I was going through a tough time. We both graduated at same time from Southern for Exercise Science. I am now listening to you man! Sorry it took me this long! I hope wherever you are you remember our humor and discussions on medicine. Love you man! Condolences to his family and those that loved him.
Dennis Sue & Family, Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and the family at this difficult time, we are so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for yor loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sue and Dennis
Though I did not know your loved one, I am saddened by the young loss of life. So I extend my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved, Christopher. Please know that Jehovah God and his son Jesus Christ is aware of your pain and they care for you. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) . I hope that you are able to find some comfort in God’s promise of paradise where there will be no more pain and sorrow (Revelation 21:4,5) and the many wonderful memories of your loved one becoming a reality in the future resurrection in paradise. (Acts 24:15). Please accept my sincere condolences.
I was so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. He was a special person.
Dear Sue and Dennis: Please know that my heart is with both at this time of grief. I have known Chris for several years as a client at his and Steve’s gym. I just cannot say enough about this wonderful young man and how much I will miss him. I have two daughters, but if I had a son, I could only hope he would be like Chris. He had great heart, insatiable will to educate himself and inexhaustible dedication to helping others. I am a physician, and he and I had many, many conversations about how to bring health to his clients. Not only was he phenomenally knowledgeable he also always made me laugh. In his short time he had a great impact on others’ lives, which few his age can say. I certainly will never forget him. I hope hearing these things from me and many others will ease your grief a tiny bit.
Sue & Family , I am so sad for the loss of your son. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Christopher, but being your son, I know he was nothing other than a wonderful young man. Hold the memories close to your heart. He is your guardian angel and will always be with you. There are no words anyone can say to ease the pain you are all feeling, but so many people love you and care. I am one of them. RIP Chris
Dear Sue, Dennis, & Family, – So very sorry on your loss of Christopher. May it help comfort you to know my heart goes out to you with prayers & caring thoughts. Happy memories will remain & keep him with you forever in your heart & soul. Bless you. With sympathy & love- Phyllis DeRosa.
Sue and Family,
I am so deeply sorry about your loss. Sending an abundance of love and prayers to you and your family.
Dennis and Family, We are so sorry for this loss, nothing can comfort a grieving parent with the loss of a child. Your Sikorsky Family is here for you.
I had the pleasure of meeting Chris at work and his kind gentle soul seemed to touch the heart of everyone he met. My condolences go out to his family and friends at this most difficult time.
Dear Dottie and John: We just learned of the loss of your Grandson this morning and were so sad. We want you to know we will be saying prayers for him and for your entire family. God Bless.
Dennis and Family. Although I did not know your son, I have an only child, my son who was close in age to Chris. We were all shocked and deeply saddened to hear of your loss.
So enjoyed having Chris as a student at SCSU. What a loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dear Sue and Dennis
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
God bless – many prayers
Mindy
Dennis, I’m so sorry for your loss. I never met Chris, but if he learned anything from you, he was a wonderful man. Know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences in the loss of your handsome and beloved son, Christopher. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue and Dotty: I was shocked and saddened this morning when I heard of the sudden passing of your son & grandson. I miss both of you at WW and hope to see you when you feel it’s time to come back. I will save your two seats. Please know we are all behind you and will help in any way we can. My deepest condolences and prayers are with you.