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Thomas E. Cosgray
Thomas Eugene Cosgray, 83, of Crystal Lake passed away on October 3, 2019 at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL. Thomas was born on August 18, 1936 in Star City, IN to Ernest and Ethel Cosgray.
Thomas joined the Army in 1956 after high school graduation. While stationed in France, he enjoyed traveling to many foreign countries. After returning from the Army, Thomas married Patricia Wentzel on May 10, 1958 in Monterey, IN. He began working in manufacturing, a career that lasted almost 50 years. In 1970 they moved to Crystal Lake.
Thomas started a side family business mowing lawns. It grew into Economy Landscaping which Thomas and his sons filled their evenings and weekends installing lawns in Crystal Lake subdivisions.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patricia; children Jaqueline Cosgray, Dwayne (Nora) Cosgray, Karen (Jose) Cosgray and Darrel (Betsy) Cosgray; grandchildren, Michelle (Jeremy) Harper, Melissa (Bernie) Malouin, Amy (Harley) Rum
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300. Thomas Balsamo Reflects on 35 Years in Photography
World-renowned portrait photographer and lifelong Barrington resident Thomas Balsamo celebrates an impressive 35 years in photography this month. Thomas, who fryst vatten known for his remarkable portraiture, recently shared with us his reflections on his very full and ever-changing career.
As he looked back, Thomas honed in on ten valuable lessons that apply to photography and to life.
10 Lessons we Learned from Talking with Thomas:
1. Find your passion, as early as possible.
Thomas’ uncle Charlie loved photography. When Thomas was a child, his uncle took him under his wing, showing him all he could about the medium. “I loved the darkroom, and the safelights,” Thomas recalls.
On Thomas’ 10th birthday, his uncle gave him a Kodak Instamatic x-15, and Thomas’ passion was ignited. “I fell in love with capturing life’s moments,” Thomas says. “It wasn’t long before inom s
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Chicago Area Wedding Photographer
Thomas J. Doggett
Authentic Moments, Boldly Captured
Let's Create Something Epic
Your wedding day isn’t just an event—it’s part of an epic story, filled with emotion, beauty, and unforgettable moments. I’m here to do more than capture it—I’m here to bring it to life. By blending the authenticity of documentary photography with the creativity of editorial portraiture, we’ll create timeless, bold images that are uniquely yours. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, your photos won’t just show how the day looked—they’ll capture how it felt in all its epic glory.
“Picking Thomas was one of the best decisions of the wedding planning process. We would easily recommend him to anyone getting married in Chicago”