Susan Fraher Cogswell
 Torrington, CT
Susan (Fraher) Cogswell, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family July, 20, 2010.She was a devoted wife , mother, and public servant.Susan was born in Torrington the daughter of the late Michael Fraher and is currently survived by her mother, Janet Gregg, brother Tim Fraher, loving husband and son, Jack Cogswell and Gregg Cogswell all of Torrington and her nephew Michael Fraher of Stockton, California.
Susan was a graduate of Fairfield University and began a career with Chase Manhattan Bank rising to the position of Second Vice President of the Municipal Finance Division. Her true life's work began when she joined the insurance industry and worked in many areas of insurance culminating in her position of Insurance Commissioner for the State of Connecticut. Susan was the first woman to serve in that prestigious position. During her tenure there, she worked diligently to improve the quality of life, not only for the people of Connecticut but for the people of the United States serving on committees and boards of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Susan's other love was also in public service in local politics where she was elected to public office several times in Torrington. She has served on the city council and currently held a position on the Board of Education. Susan also served on the board of directors for the Torrington Water Company and The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.Her dedication and commitment to the people of Torrington and the issues she addressed will have an impact far into the future. Her main political goal was to do what was right for the majority of the people. We all salute her for achieving that goal on on a local, state, and national level.
Calling hours will be at the Phalen Funeral Home, 235 Migeon Av., Torrington, CT on Sunday, July 25 from 2 to 5 PM. There will be a private burial service at the discretion of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Susan F. Cogswell Memorial Fund c/o The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut; 32 City Hall Ave.; P.O. Box 1144; Torrington, Ct. 06790
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