Gary L. Bogli

I knew Gary since 1950, for over 74 years. We both played basketball at Manchester High. He was a freshman when I was a junior and we scrimmaged against each other at the Armory. We both enjoyed basketball as well as other athletics while at the high school. After high school we went our separate ways. In 1957 we both arrived at Timothy Edwards Middle School in South Windsor, Gary as a social studies teacher and I as the assistant principal. Gary was an outstanding teacher. The students...

Mr Bogli was my Social Studies teacher at Timothy Edwards Middles School. I will never forget how nurturing he was when I lost my dad at 13. He asked me to stay after school to clean the desks but I now know he was giving me a chance to talk if I needed to. So full of compassion. Told me to use more elbow grease!!! Why I remember that I do not know. You all know how lucky you were to have him in your lives!! God Bless!! He made a difference in my life.

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Gary. My dad (Gus Crombie) treasured their friendship since their days at Trinity College and as fellow fraternity "Crows." Gary was always a kind & shining light. I extend my sincere condolences to his wife, Bette, his kids and grandkids.