BORN

1931

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service, Inc.

73 North Liberty Drive

Stony Point, New York

Jack Bosworth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 3, 2014.

Jack Bosworth died peacefully at home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on June 1, 2014. He was 83. Jack was born on April 10, 1931 in Bronx, New York to the late William and Christina Bosworth. He married Grace (Betty) LaMarche on May 15, 1955, his devoted wife of 52 years, who predeceased him on November 9, 2007. Jack was a loving and devoted husband and father, who raised his family in Stony Point, New York. He enjoyed travel, especially family cruises with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed cooking, which was the center of family holidays. Jack retired from the New York City Police Department in 1975 after proudly serving 20 years as a Police Officer, finishing out his career in the Bronx Borough Office. He was a member of the Rockland County Shields and was part of their first executive board in 1966. After he retired, Jack was the owner of J.B.'s Liquors in Stony Point for over 10 years. He was a Life Member of Wayne Hose Co. No. 1 Fire Department, beginning his service in 1960. During 1950-1959 he served his country in the Army National Guard as a technical sergeant. During the past 15 years, Jack actively participated in annual fundraising walks with Bozz's Bunch in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help find a cure. He was a member of Stony Point Seniors. Jack is survived by his daughters, Christina Skinner and husband Bill, Barbara Quinn and husband Jack, Margaret Schaefer and husband Mark, his son Jack Bosworth and wife Mary, grandchildren Bill Skinner, Jr. and wife Heather, Amanda Skinner, Kaitlyn Quinn and fiancé Bobby Rose, Danielle Quinn, Jennifer, Danny and Kristen O'Connor, John and Kayla Bosworth, great-grandson Brady Skinner and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, William and Harold. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 560 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. Friends may call at Higgins Funeral Home in Stony Point from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Thursday. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11am at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at F.W. Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Monsey, NY.

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June 5, 2014

Gracie McGannon

Mr.B (Poppy to all) I count myself and my family blessed to have known you and to have had the pleasure of enjoying so many wonderful memories with you. I will miss you so much. Had so many wonderful conversation and you never judged anyone. Our trips to MB and our fun dinners. I can't imagine how hard it is on your family. I know my heart is so heavy. RIP Mr. B Love and miss you forever
Gracie

June 5, 2014

Ann Marie & Nina Lake

Dear Chris & family, sorry to read about the loss of your dad. Condolences to you & your family.

June 5, 2014

Kathy Kivlehan

To the Bosworth Family - my deepest sympathy to your family. Your dad was a great person. He always had a smile on his face and a great sense of humor. He raised a "great" family. Love and prayers to all of you.

June 4, 2014

Christine & Lee Davies

RIP Mr. Bosworth "Heaven gained another Angel". Jack, Mary and your families, you are all in our thoughts and prayers<3 Sending Big Hugs to All of You. xoxo

June 4, 2014

Mary Beth & Al Perini

Father Jack was one of the nicest people we've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Always happy. You will be missed. Love to all of the family xoxo

June 4, 2014

The Kanestrin Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May your fond, joyous memories bring you strength.

June 4, 2014

Jennifer oconnor

The greatest poppy in the world! Couldn't have been more blessed to spend 23 amazing years with you as my grandfather. You were always there no judgement just love. You will be missed so much but it's not goodbye it's see you later. I love you forever and ever, tell grammy hi for me.

June 4, 2014

James & Christine Rodriguez

Father Jack,anyone that knew you have been so fortunate to have had you in their lives . You are an amazing man that has touched so many lives in your time here on earth. Fly high and watch over your family. Till we meet again.. James & Christine

June 4, 2014

Carolyn Keane

Rip,our thoughts and prayers are with ye all,from Marys family in Ireland xxx

June 4, 2014

Mary Agnetti

So glad we got to know him....he spoke of his family with such pride....thinking of you during this tough time

June 4, 2014

Margaret Bosworth-Schaefer

How do you say goodbye to the Greatest Man I've ever known? Thank you for being my dad. Thank you for showing me what unconditional love is. Fly with the angels dad let them lead you back into Amazing Grace's arms. Till we meet again my wonderful FatherJack 143.

June 4, 2014

Joe Ferris

Jack-Thoughts and prayers to you and Bosworth family. So sorry for your loss.

June 3, 2014

Monique Patat

My condolences! Wishing you comfort & peace when you need it most.

June 3, 2014

To the Bosworth Family,We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Dad. He was a great neighbor, a wonderful man, he will be missed. RIP Carl and Doris Greenberg

June 3, 2014

Craig VanDunk

May god bless your dad on his journey and may he watch over you while protecting and serving.

June 3, 2014

Jack will be missed, a great friend and person we had so much fun together may God Bless

June 3, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this difficult time. I pray all your wonderful memories somehow ease your pain. God bless Mr. Bosworrh and may he rest in peace.

June 3, 2014

To Jack's Children I am so sorry for your loss. You were blessed with the best parents ever

Lovingly Maura Kelly Hazlet N. J.

June 3, 2014

Diane Cinque

I'm so sorry. The entire family is in my prayers.

June 3, 2014

Daniel Crawford

R.I.P jack Bosworth a real gentleman I only met you a few times when I arrived from ireland in 1988 and 1998 it was a real pleasure to have met you and your family to whom I still keep Intouch with .love from myself and Anne Rogers xxxx in limerick ireland

June 3, 2014

Mary Bosworth

Jack is going to be so missed. He was a great man, so thoughtful and kind and was an amazing Father and Poppy. He was very very loved by so many.
Whenever I spoke with him on the phone at the end of the conversation he never ever said goodbye, he always said "take care" so to the best Father-in-Law, take care until we meet again. Love you xoxo

June 3, 2014

Kelly McMahon

Margaret and family,
I am greatly saddened to hear of your Dad's death. I must say, I have many fond memories and laughs with your father and he was always there with a smile on his face. He was a great man.
Relish all the good times and memories.

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