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Charles A. Bosworth, III, who grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a Yale graduate and served in the Peace Corp in Ethiopia. He received his Masters in history from LSU and was a life long student of history. He taught school; then went into broadcast journalism landing in New Orleans as a reporter/anchor for WDSU-TV. He advanced to KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh as an Investigative Reporter where he won a Peabody Award. He returned to New Orleans and became a Financial Advisor with Thompson-McKinnon Securities which ultimately morphed into Wells Fargo Advisors. Mr. Bosworth was a man of many parts. Active in his church, he served on the Vestry and was Senior Warden. He served on the Boards of Episcopal Housing for Seniors; Xavier Prep; The Anthony Bean Community Theater and Acting School; The Metairie Sunrise Rotary; and as President of the Hollywood-Dixon neighborhood. He assisted in coaching baseball; singing with a group in Rotary as well as the Jefferson Chorale; and, his passion, acting in many production throughout the city. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Wiegand Bosworth; daughter, Hillery Bosworth (Josh Apter) of New York City; sons, Graham (Amy) and Seth (Jessica) Bosworth of New Orleans, and five grandchildren. His son, Charles A. Bosworth IV, predeceased him. Services will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1031 South Carrollton Avenue, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation in the Chalstrom House across the street beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Anthony Bean Community Theatre or to the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Special Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com. Information (504) 835-2341
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Kenneth Ferer
April 3, 2020
Charles was the kind of man our world needs more of. I miss our phone discussions on history and life in general
Anthony Lavely
April 28, 2015
On behalf of my classmates in the Yale Class of 1964, I extend condolences to Charles' widow, Gretchen, his family, and his friends. Charles had many friends in our Class and will be missed. We mourn his passing and will remember him on our Class Website (www.yale64.org), in the July-August 2015 issue of Yale Alumni Magazine, and at a memorial service on campus during our 55th reunion in May 2019. In addition, I am sure that many classmates will read/re-read the wonderful essay Charles wrote in our 50th Reunion Class Book. Anthony M. Lavely, Class Secretary
Ron Joullian
April 21, 2015
Although I only met Charlie just a few years ago through my association with Stewart Butler. Everything about him made a lasting impression upon me. My condolences to you the family and the community in the loss of this extraordinary spirit. We all grieve his loss.
Nancy Blanda
April 16, 2015
Graham and family.. Very sorry to hear of your father's passing May he rest in peace. Prayers are with you and your entire family
Jean & Jim Linn
April 15, 2015
Gretchen, Jim & I are so sorry to hear of Charley's passing. He always had a beautiful smile & pleasing personality. You will both be in our prayers at this most difficult time. Dr. Jim & Jean Linn - Gonzales, La.
John Lambert
April 15, 2015
my prayers and thoughts go to the family in time of your great loss of Charlie, what a man.
Joanne I. Solis
April 11, 2015
Gretchen, Graham, and Seth,
So sorry for your lost. I have known you and your family now for around 63 years from your days at Deckbar School to our children attending St. Andrews together. I have known Charlie since the late'70 or early '80. We had good and not so good times together. My thoughts are with you during this sad time. Think of the good times and memories as you go into the future.
Thinking of you.
Joanne Solis
Sterling & Gladys Smith
April 11, 2015
To Gretchen and the Bosworth family:
Our deepest sympathy for your lost. Remembering Charlie in our prayers.
Sterling & Gladys Smith (Rudman's)
Rosalin Trench First Hollygrove BC
April 10, 2015
To the Bosworth Family,
Charlie was a vital part of the Hollygrove-Dixon Neighborhood Association. He care for the community of which he realized that he and his family was a part of. As a leader, he led by example,compassion and determination for the issue(s) at hand. He will truly be missed. I'm glad that I got an opportunity to meet and know him. May you find peace in knowing that he positively touched lives. After all, that is the duty of each and everyone of us. I pray that God will comfort you at this time.
Ralph Ross
April 10, 2015
Gretchen, Seems such a short time ago that you and Charlie so graciously opened your home to host a gathering for our 50th class reunion. It was the only time I got to meet Charlie and I'm sure my impression was the same as for all who knew him --so many interests, so many good works, so many stories, and so easy to be with.
I wish I could be there tomorrow to give you a hug. Do know that Nina and I have you and your family in our thoughts.
Zide Bowers Jahncke
April 10, 2015
Dear Gretchen, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly, Zide
Virginia Boulet
April 10, 2015
Charlie taught me to love baseball. During the years when our sons played for Ben Franklin, and Gretchen kept the stats, Charlie called the games from the stands, and in the process taught us so much about the game he loved. I found myself sneaking away from work on spring afternoons to experience the games. What a presence Charlie was! I feel lucky to have known him and his absolutely charming and wonderful family.
April 9, 2015
My wife first met Charlie about 1975 in Covington LA through Latter and Blum Reality. She immediately felt he was someone we could trust and have as a friend. I have never met him personally but had many long phone discussions on investments (I was always smart enough to take his advice) interrupted by even longer discussions on history. We only got a hint recently that he was ill from Gail Dillenger This was a surprise.
Please know that Joan and I have you in our thoughts and prayers at this unhappy time. I only wish I could have spent hours in his company discussing history over a glass of Scotch
Jackie Elliott
April 9, 2015
Dear Gretchen;
Charlie was so special. Please accept my sincere condolences to the family and all of his many friends. He is missed.
April 9, 2015
May the God of comfort be with your family at this difficult time. Please know that at times such as these God comforts all the mourning ones. ( Isaiah 61 : 2 )
Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home
April 11, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
April 9, 2015
With regret and sincere condolences to Charlie's family,
Catharine H.S. Brosman
Houston, Texas
Taken at the latest Oliver Thomas "Reflections."
Alan Smason
April 9, 2015
Charles was such a magnificent man and what Jewish scholars call a mensch. The legacy of his words and deeds shall not soon be forgotten. My condolences to the family and to all of his extended family at St. Andrew's, Troop 48 and Anthony Bean Community Theater.
Cecile Morgan Torbergsen
April 9, 2015
Gretchen dear, please accept my deepest condolences for the death of your beloved Charles. May God bless and comfort you and your family as you grieve. I'm unable to attend the funeral because I'll be out of town, but you and Charles will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cecile
Sondra Reine
April 9, 2015
I was deeply saddened to learn of Charlie's passing. We served together on Xavier Prep's Board and it was a pleasure to know and work with him. He was a man of many talents and he will be greatly missed not only by you, his family, but by the community he loved and served. You are in the thoughts and prayers of all who knew him and and appreciated his efforts to improve our community.
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