Robert Cogar

Robert James Cogar January 4, 1956 to January 21, 2018 Robert was born January 4, 1956 to Elmer and Anna Cogar. He was the oldest of nine siblings. Robert graduated from Dundalk High School in 1975. He enjoyed bowling in his league, trips to the track to bet on the horses, and watching basketball, baseball, and especially football. A true Baltimorean Robert loved crabs and the Colts (even after they moved). He liked to say he did NOT like the Orioles, but he never missed an O’s game on TV! About fifteen years ago Robert was diagnosed with a rare condition called Superficial Siderosis or in his words “a damaged cerebellum”. His mom lovingly cared for him at home until her death. Robert lived with his brother Greg and family until he moved back to his childhood home with his brother Ron and his wife. As Robert’s condition progressed, he became a participant at Hopkins Elder Plus. He would be ready hours before his pick up and enjoyed spending time trying to convince everyone there that the Colts really are the best team! For the last four and a half months Robert was hospitalized. On Friday, January 19, 2018 we brought Robert home. The weekend was spent with visits from his brothers and sisters, other family and friends. Here are the words of his sister, Diane “I need now to take you all to yesterday (Sunday, January 21), stressful and sad on a spiritual day. In the afternoon I asked my brother “Are you glad you’re at home?” He lay in a hospital bed all tucked in a tear ran down his eye to his chin. I wiped his tear and said “you will play again!” Then three visitors came that we could not see, Dad, Mom, brother Michael .... Could it be? My sister saw Robert moving his mouth but the words we could not hear. Was he talking to those visitors we could not see.... “Wait!! I’m slow! haven’t used these legs for a long time! I’m ready to go!” The eye that cried a tear will cry no more. To heaven you go, bro. There were some smiles and some tears as we all said good-bye to our brother Robert, close by his side. ??We all love you Robert, Rest In Peace & Play!! If you miss Robert, you will see a piece of him in us ..... The Seven, Shirley, Glenn, Diane, Ron, Greg, Leonard & Loretta” Robert was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Anna, an infant brother, Michael, and a sister-in-law, Joanne (Ron) Cogar. He is survived by his seven siblings Shirley (Jim) Streets, Glenn (Marlene) Cogar, Diane (Bob) Nowakowski, Ron (Brenda) Cogar, Greg (Michelle) Cogar, Leonard (Linda) Cogar, and Loretta (Jason) Carroll, seven nieces, three nephews, three great-nieces, and four great-nephews. Robert’s wishes were that everyone be happy and celebrate his life with stories, crabs, shrimp, and Champagne. The family will have a celebration of life and spread his ashes at his home at a later date.

Robert Cogar

January 4, 1956 - January 21, 2018