Paul Dermot CosgroveAge: 69 • RuskinPaul Dermot Cosgrove, 69, of Ruskin, FL, died Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Hospice House in Ruskin after a year of declining health. Dermot's sister Maude and husband Mike were with him.Dermot was born on March 22, 1948 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. He was the son of G. Emmett and Charlene (Branon) Cosgrove. He was raised in Woodsville, New Hampshire.Dermot had a gift for building or repairing almost anything. In 1980 he started the Energy Conservation Company which he operated until he moved to Florida in 2003. Although he missed being close to family, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and taking pictures.Survivors include his son Emmett Brian of Burlington; a sister (Mary) Maude and brother in-law Mike Chater of Montpelier; nephews Ben Chater of Winooski and Brendan Cosgrove of Waterbury; grand-nieces Emma, Maggie and Nora and numerous Cosgrove and Branon cousins. He was predeceased by his older brother Brian in September of 2016.A celebration of his life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.Visit burlingtonfreepress.com/obituaries to Express condolences and sign the guest book.