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Michael Boccardi Obituary
Taking more than a dozen 15-year-old Boy Scouts to the wilds of New Mexico for a 10- day trip on horseback might not sound like the ideal trip for some people, but it was for Michael A. Boccardi. "It was a once in a lifetime thing," said his friend Ed Maselli, an assistant scoutmaster of Troop 40 in Mount Vernon, N.Y., which Mr. Boccardi led as scoutmaster. "Snakes, bears, the whole nine yards. He loved it."
Mr. Boccardi, 30, worked as a senior vice president of institutional relations at Fred Alger Management.
Scouting captured Mr. Boccardi's imagination from the age of 10; he had been an Eagle Scout himself. A typical month might include 20 nights devoted to various activities and events, according to the Westchester-Putnam Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Scouting was on his mind on the morning of Sept. 11. From his office, he sent an e-mail message to a mother of one of the boys just before 9 a.m. It was the troop's revised newsletter.
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Elayne
September 11, 2024
It’s been 23 years and the world is still in shock. I remember you from Columbia Equities doing amazing work for the company. You and Steve were great buddies. Rest in eternal peace,.
Ed Maselli
September 11, 2024
Paul Grassi
September 11, 2021
Missing my brother today.
Audrey Homer-Szigetvari and daughters
September 10, 2021
I can’t believe it’s 20 years ! I was at the memorial of his life with my husband who was a good friend of his. Unfortunately my husband died on December 4, 2002 after a long , difficult illness that could have been prevented. I am thinking of Mike and hope he and Steve are together in heaven.
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Cindy Roe
September 2, 2021
Remembering Michael on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
January 16, 2018
I am sure the ripple effects of your teaching in the Scouts is making a positive impact on our world. I am praying for Michael's friends and family. Much love from Texas,
March 17, 2017
Hello,
I got your sons name from my church in 2001. Everyone got to pick a person and family to pray for after the attack and I have had it in my possession since that time. I keep it in my drawer at work and say a prayer when I see it in the drawer. I wont ever throw it away. When I leave this office I will make sure the next person keeps it to say a prayer too.
Respectfully,
Laura
Kimberly McDonald
September 11, 2016
It is hard to believe that 15 years have passed. I think back to the memories growing up from Lincoln Elementary to high school. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Maureen Conneally
September 11, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today.
September 10, 2015
Thinking of you and your family- I have fond memories of you Michael from Elementary school. You were a great friend to my twin brother, Tony. May you rest in peace. You are always in my thoughts & prayers.
Charlie ehlinger
September 14, 2014
Dear Mr. Boccardi,
you have never met me, and i only came to know of you because of a school project about the fallen heros of 9/11. However there is one thing we do share a great deal in common, our love for Boy Scouts. Upon reading how involved you were for your troop and your accomplishment of Eagle, I really do wish we had met. I hope you rest peacefully in heaven, surrounded by generations of scouts.
Rich DeSantola
November 17, 2013
Mike I think about you almost daily even after all these years. It was my honor to watch you grow up and help lead you in Scouting. You are so dearly missed and will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace buddy.
Barbara Boam
June 12, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #206) on 4/5/13 as a dedication to your life.
ROBERT HUNEKE
September 11, 2012
Hey Mike i love and miss you everyday and you will continue to live on within me and as long as i am here on this earth so will your name! see you again one day brother till then... warp speed!
Chris Maselli
September 11, 2012
Mike,
Miss ya pal....RIP
Karen Barrett
September 3, 2012
Dear Mr. Boccardi,
My name is Karen Barrett. I lost my aunt in the September 11th terrorist attacks. I"ll be participating in this year's ceremony and I am honored to be reading Michael's name. Please know how terribly sorry I am for your loss. I know too well that it time doesn't make it easier. I am thinking of all of you and praying for Michael asthe 11 year anniversary approaches. God bless you all.
kindly,
Karen
Robert Huneke
February 7, 2012
hey Mike although I'm a day late yesterday was your birthday Happy Birthday!!! Eddie and I were talking about you and yet we did not forget we all love and miss you dearly thank you so much for all you did for me and the rest of the troop
January 30, 2012
To The Family,
I did not know Mr. Boccardi but in reading the obituary he obviously was a man who spent quality time with teenagers. In being a scoutmaster, Mr. Boccardi has to be commended for showing younger ones that they matter and are loved also. No doubt, all of these younger ones will remember him favorably.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
Gina DiDonato
November 23, 2011
R.I.P. Michael
Laura Weiss
September 15, 2011
We think of Michael often and remember his generous nature. We'll always remember our Lake George camping trip and Vegas trip. Ten years has not erased the pain but Michael remains in our hearts forever.
Maureen Conneally
September 14, 2011
Ten years - it seems like yesterday. You were and always will be a wonderful person to us. You made your Dad so proud. We can't imagine his pain. We think of you often and remember fondly the times we had in Park Place, Pelham. With love, Maureen and John Conneally
September 11, 2011
RIP Michael
Chris Maselli
September 10, 2011
RIP Mike....
Cathy Duggan Mahon
September 9, 2011
Ten years is a long time for your mom, dad and Michelle to be without you. Whenever I get the chance,I tell your story Michael. Our best and brightest. Geraldine left for a year long tour in Afghanistan on Wednesday. We spoke of you before she left. You are in my heart always and forever.
Jack Knobloch
September 8, 2011
Mike, Rest in Peace.
Eleanor paglia-truoccolo
September 5, 2011
michael I have never met you but I do know your mom Carolann and aunt Eleanor, we shared the same aunt and uncle and I knew your grandma Angie and grandpa Andy well. my blessing to all your family and may you rest in peace. Gob Bless You. Eleanor
Chris Maselli
September 4, 2011
Can't believe 10 years went by already. Was watching the newest Star Trek movie last night and thought about whether or not you would have liked it...I think you would have!
Sal Scotto
September 3, 2011
Every time I visit Boston I always flash back to our trip. You are greatly missed.
robert huneke
August 25, 2011
im with you on that Paulie
I miss you Mike
Paul Grassi
August 24, 2011
I hate this time of year!! Miss you bud!
Maureen Conneally
January 31, 2011
We will never forget!
I hope the Boccardi family are doing as best they can.
John and I will never forget you.
September 19, 2010
Never Forget!!!
my dedication to my friend and hero M.A.B.
Robert Huneke
September 10, 2010
mike you are missed troop forty will always remember you ALWAYS we are here all the time thinking of you i have recived my eagle scout still with troop forty april 19th 2008 thanks mike i know you where there the whole way i miss and love you thank you for everything.. i wrote this here may 27th 2008... im back today to tell you Mike we still love and miss you and you are still in our hearts and minds theres not a day that goes by i dont use something u showed me and not a day goes by i dont miss you i hope your are easy resting now 9 years later i love you mike!
Paul Grassi
September 10, 2010
Miss ya bud.
Chris Maselli
February 7, 2009
I'm a day late (as always), but HAPPY BIRTHDAY buddy!
Doug Abraham
February 6, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Chris Maselli
September 26, 2008
Michael,
Can't believe it has been seven years already. I'm still waiting for you to come collect on that loan. The Troop is doing well...but it will never be the same without you man. These new kids have no idea what Star Trek is!!! Till we meet again my friend.
Maureen Conneally
June 9, 2008
We knew Michael and his family very well in early to mid 1980's. We spent Christmas Eves together at Park Place in Pelham and then at mass. Michael was a wonderful young man back then. I'm so sorry for the Boccardi family's tremendous loss and for all of his dear friends as well.
Maureen and John Conneally
robert hunekek
May 27, 2008
mike you are missed troop forty will always remember you ALWAYS we are here all the time think ing of you i have recived my eagle scout still with troop forty april 19th 2008 thanks mike i know you where thare the whole way i miss and love you thank you for everything
Doug Abraham
February 6, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Flint Hassell
September 12, 2007
For part of our opening ceremony today, our SPL wanted something special for this anniversary.
He read The New York Times article "MICHAEL A. BOCCARDI, A Loyal Scout".
At the end of it another Scout read "9:03 a.m.: A second hijacked airliner, United Airlines Flight 175 from Boston,crashes into the south tower of the World Trade Center and explodes."
Scout leader & Eagle Scout Michael Boccardi.
We say with our hearts "You are gone but not forgotten and we will not forget the horror that took you away"
Sept 11th, 2007
Troop 415
Gulf Coast Council
Doug Abraham
February 14, 2007
Happy belated (Feb 6) Birthday!!!
Kristine
October 24, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
August 25, 2006
In memory....
Paul Grassi
September 9, 2005
I miss Michael very much and will continue to for the rest of my life. Michael has given me much more then friendship because I never thought of him as a friend......He was my brother!!!!!!!
cory fondonella
September 11, 2003
i may not have gotten to be in his troop for long before he passed but the trips i did go on with him i will remember the cooking by the camp fire and freezing at clear lake i am sorry he wont be here to see me progress as a boy scout but i hope he see's from the heavens
amy jo turpin
April 15, 2003
my son is new to the tiger scout experience and its thanks to people like you who give of themselves to these young boys so they can become great men like you. a loss of life like yours is unthinkable and to your family we give our sympathy and thanks for you and all you did while you were here.
Michael Camporeale
September 14, 2002
With deepest sympathy, I salute a unique man who was so dedicatd to the Scouting movement. All of us who were touched by Michael, are certainly better because the high standard he set by "raising the bar" and showing us we could achieve that goal. May God bless his soul, his family, and all of those who now feel a part of them is missing. May we be comforted with the memories Michael has left for us.
Michael Adkins
September 5, 2002
Michael Boccardi was my scoutmaster and friend for 6 years. My memories are fond ones. No matter what I am doing, being it in school, play or scouting, I know that Michael is looking over my shoulder and making sure that I stay on the right track.
Frank Boccardi
September 1, 2002
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. We feel a special closeness to you as our son is also named Michael A. Boccadi.God Bless You and help you in your time of sorrow.
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace......
Vicki Dingler
March 19, 2002
Mike entered our lives when our oldest son Chris joined Troop 40, eventually followed by our youngest son Matthew. Our family's relationship with him went far beyond scouting. He was a mentor to our children, and a great friend to my husband Ron (also an Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 40). Each day holds a memory of Mike, no matter how simple, no matter subtle... he is always there, and will forver be sorely missed.
Michele Kaplan
January 31, 2002
Michael and I went to college together at the Cooper Union. I'll never forget camping and road tripping to Atlantic City with him and friends - Michael loved his scout techie toys, he was a lot of fun. He had a wonderful, joyous heart.
Teresa Jahn
January 8, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Michael. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
James McCabe
December 10, 2001
I am an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 40 in Mt.Vernon,N.Y., Mike's Troop. Having known Mike since we were both youth and having had the wonderful opportunity to work with him as an adult scouter, I can say that he is missed each and every day. Mike was truly a great man with a wonderful gift of leadership and organization. There are not many people with the ability, desire, dedication, or willingness to do what he did for countless youth throughout his years as a scout leader. Mike will be missed in Scouting but never forgotten.
IRENE
December 7, 2001
GOD BLESS MICHAEL A.BOCCARDI AND MAY
HE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Maryann Fuentes
November 7, 2001
Mike & I were good friends at Alger. We both shared the love of watching the cartoon "Southpark" and I would tape them and have him watch them. He was always so busy with his traveling that whenever he could he would borrow my tapes and watch them with his friends. I will miss him and all my other friends & co-workers at Alger who were losted in the WTC tragedy. I pray for them & their families.
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