Joseph Toufek Bolos

Joseph Bolos Obituary

Joseph Toufek
Bolos
UTICA/ VA
On April 28, 2014, at the age of 76, Joseph (Joe) T. Bolos, of Gainesville, VA, died peacefully in his home with his family around him. Joe was the son of Toufek and Ardell Bolos and was born and raised in East Utica. On April 28, 1962 Joe was married to the former Sonia Giangi at St. Louis Gonzaga Church in Utica. He was a graduate of UCA and Niagara University and majored in business. Joe also served in the military as a 2nd Lt. in the National Guard and received an MBA at Florida Institute of Technology. Joe was a dedicated employee of the Federal Government for nearly 40 years. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren, participating in sporting events with them, taking them on adventurous and unforgettable trips, always challenging them to be better people. After retirement, he and his wife Sonia spent many years traveling here and abroad. A devoted husband, brother, father, and grandfather, Joe is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sonia; his children, George Bolos (wife, Charlene); Michael Bolos, Michele Bolos (husband, Chris Powell); Denise Katchmark (husband, Steve Katchmark); his grandchildren, Stephen, Mark, Melissa, Jake, Nicole, Joe, Jack, Maria, Matthew, KD, and Karli; his sisters, Joyce (Bolos) and Charles Showalter and Janet (Bolos) and George Grizzuto; and his in-laws, Marcel and George Rawda, Andrea Hurd, Laurice and Hank Arenstam, Leila and Hank Taylor, George and Gloria Giangi, Louie and Kathy Giangi and Jackie Albright. Joe was predeceased by his parents; his mother and father-in-law; a son, Patrick; and his sister, Joan (Bolos) Farney. A memorial celebration of Joe's life will be held on May 9, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road Manassas, Virginia 20110. In addition, a local celebration of Joe's life will take place in the form of a 40-day Mass at St. Louis Gonzaga Church in Utica NY in June 2014. Joseph was a faithful and philanthropic man and requested that in lieu of flowers, you support one of the following organizations: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, http://mskcc.convio.net/site/TR/Events/GivingSite?pg=fund&fr_id=1580&pxfid=37850 or All Saints Catholic Church.

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Published by The Observer-Dispatch on May 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Bolos

12 Entries

Norm and Sallie Stubenhofer

May 11, 2014

Sonia and family, We were so saddened to learn of Joe 's recent passing. Please know that we will keep him and each of you in our prayers. God bless! Norm and Sallie

Gail and Rae Boger

May 11, 2014

Your kindness and selflessness has and never will be forgotten. God surely has a true angel who played his part very well on earth. Thank you!!!

Patricia Rawda

May 9, 2014

Sonia & Family - we loved Joe from the day we met him and thoroughly enjoyed all your visits to Florida with Aunt Marcelle and Uncle George. Wish we coulld have spent even more time together over the years. Joe was a sweet, intelligent, handsome, funny and loving person, and touched many lives in his years on Earth. Now he will watch over your family and many more as an Angel of God. We pray that the pain of your loss will be replaced by all the wonderful and happy memories you made together. Love, The Tampa Rawdas - Tony, Patti and Asaad

Sandy Mills

May 9, 2014

We'll always remember Joe for his self-deprecating humor on the tennis court. We'll miss you, Joe.

Pat Wilder

May 8, 2014

Dear Sonia and Family. We will keep you and your family in our daily thoughts and prayers. Joe was one of the nicest, sweetest persons one could know. Even though we only knew him for a short while, his kindness and his willingness to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it will never be forgotten. We are here for you whenever you need us.

Todd Frye

May 5, 2014

Joe - you left a cadre of contract professionals in DoD and elsewhere who owe a debt of gratitude for all you taught us. You are the "Johnny Appleseed" of a whole generation of 1102 series Navy CO's who carry on the legacy you helped create. "Fair winds and following seas". God Bless. Todd Frye

David Bolos

May 5, 2014

Sonia and family, we wish we could of been closer during this very difficult time, our prayer now is that our God would give the family rest and consolation as only He can. We love you all, as the Bible says in Matthew 11:28... Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest, Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." God bless your precious family, we love you all and share in your loss.

Loretta Marks

May 5, 2014

I was Joe's first secretary and he was my first boss at Griffiss AFB in 1960. He was a great person and boss. I am so sorry for your loss.

May 5, 2014

I still remember you as my best man at my wedding even tho we never kept in touch down the road. My God bless you always.

Susan Myroth

May 5, 2014

Sending prayers

John and Renee Bolos

May 4, 2014

Not much to say cuz but thanks... Thanks for the wisdom and friendship that you afforded us.. Not sure who there is to fill those shoes of yours! Sonia and family, we share your loss but know its only temporary..

Louis Sayad

May 4, 2014

I'll never forget Joe. My childhood is swamped with happy memories of time spent with the Bolos' family led by Joe. We visited many times and his amazing selfless hospitality, along with Sonia and the children, always made me feel as if I was in my own home. He is a great and selfless man, a great family man, and a wonderful friend. We visited many sights together and celebrated many family events together. We spent GREAT times together in Utica, Brooklyn, North Carolina, and of course in Virginia. My warmest and deepest condolences go out to all of the Bolos family. I love you all Bolos Family.

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