Passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, Dec 21, 2020 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of 51 years to Maria D'Epiro. Loving father of Anthony (Tanya) D'Epiro and Laura (Darren) Hodgkinson. Nonno will be greatly missed and remembered by his grandchildren Vanessa, Jessica, Emma, Ella, Kiefer and Mia. Cosmo is survived by his sister Maria DiCostanzo (the late Guisseppe) and his in-laws Dolores D'Addario (the late Vince), Clara Iamonaco (Nick), Guiseppe Rossi (Endolina) and Adelina Coppola (Vince), but predeceased by his brother Mario D'Epiro (Franca) and in-laws Pasquale Rossi, Corrado Rossi (Maria). Cosmo will be dearly missed by all of his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arriving in Canada in the late 60's, Cosmo found his niche serving many friends at Ricci's Bar and Tavern. Then moved on to the Niagara Catholic School Board where he retired as a custodian. Cosmo had many passions, one of which was taking pride working in his garden. Another was watching soccer and car racing. Cosmo kept it simple. He will be dearly missed by everyone. Relatives and friends will be received by appointment at BOCCHINFUSO FUNERAL HOME 2 Regent Street, Thorold on Thursday, December 24, 2020 from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Please call 905-227-0161 to make your appointment. Per the Province of Ontario COVID regulations - visitation attendance is limited to 30% building capacity during appointments. Attendance will be monitored to maintain capacity and physical distancing for the health and safety of our staff and guests. All guests attending the visitation must bring and wear a mask. A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Rite of Committal Lakeview Cemetery. If desired, donations in Cosmo's memory may be made to Hospice Niagara.