Robert W. Kosman passed, relaxed of mind, body and spirit on November 20, 2014 in Easton Hospital with his loved ones at his side. The son of Wilfred R. and Lillian Kunkel Kosman, Robert was born in Allentown September 2, 1955 and grew up a Konkrete Kid in Northampton, PA. Bob was a BA graduate of Penn State 1977, having served an internship with Mack Trucks UAW Local 677. He decided to attend Temple Law while working full-time at the Phoebe Home, and was graduated 1987 with Distinctive Classroom Performance in Trial Advocacy and Civil Rights of the Handicapped. He represented SEPTA Local 234 as an associate with Brodie and Rubinsky, Philadelphia. Since 2001 he has been a Special Assistant US Attorney representing the Commission of Social Security 3rd and 4th Circuit Courts of Appeal US Supreme Court with citations on record there as representative counsel. He was an accepted admittant before the US Supreme Court. Robert made such a difference in all our lives as a kind, loving friend and guide in all things. We trusted his judgment, treasured his honesty and compassion and shared in his love for nature's outdoors, especially the woods beaches of Northern Michigan. He embraced his work with great dedication (too much so) and did so while fighting long battles with cancer. He won them all and is now safe. Survivors: He is survived by his mother, and sister, Linda Miller, wife of Chris Miller, also of Northampton. Elizabeth Chronister, his companion in life, shared the joy raising granddaughter Sarah Chronister Volturo, wife of Frank Volturo. His "pet children" Jeff, Kitty, Libby and Sally, kept watch over him and gave him great joy. Services: Calling hours will be held on Friday, from 12:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m in Faith Lutheran Church 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040 Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date at Northampton Memorial Shrine, in Palmer township. Contributions: Contributions in Robert's memory may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main Street Northampton, PA 18067. Or The center for Animal Health and Welfare,1165 Island Park Rd. Easton, PA 18042. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com

Published in Morning Call on Nov. 23, 2014