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EDWARD C. "FUZZY" BOSSART
EDWARD C. "FUZZY" BOSSART
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EDWARD BOSSART Obituary
81 of Erie, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Saint Vincent Health Center. Born in Erie on February 19, 1929 he was the son of the late Ralph and Elvira Bossart. He was a graduate of Westinghouse High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War having served in Germany. Ed was a well-known professional in the sport of Roller Skating having many local, regional and national champions; he was a longtime coach at Evans Skateland. He worked for General Electric Company as a Foreman for over 30 years until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing. He was a member of Delta Lodge No. 699 F. &A.M. Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Erie. He is survived by two sons, Bradley J. Bossart and his wife Jeri, of Waynesville, MO and Barry James Bossart, of Baton Rouge, LA; three grandchildren, Nicholas Bossart and Nicole Bossart Davis and her husband Billy, and Rose Gamble; and two sisters, Jane Lee Siomacco and her husband Michael, of Fayetteville, NC and Mary Lou LaRoche, of Pittsburgh. Friends may call at the BURTON WINTERGREEN FUNERAL HOME 2532 Norcross Road on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 pm until the time of services at 8:30 pm. Perry-Keystone Lodge No. 392 F. A.M. will hold services Sunday at 7 pm. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children 1645 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16505. Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.
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Donna McFayden
July 20, 2010
Aunt Karen,Bradley and Barry,
Reading all these wonderful stories about Uncle Fuzzy warms my heart. He was a loving person. My all time memory of him was when he brought me a stuffed tiger, I couldn't have been more than 2 yrs old, and it immediatley became my "security" pet. I would not go anywhere with out my "Tony" tightly snugged under one arm. After years of my older brother Eddie tugging it away from me in attempt to torment me, Tony soon became pieces. So I gathered him up in a bag and took him to Uncle Fuzzy,knowing that he would fix him. He took the bag with a smile on his face,and although my father replaced Tony, which I still have today, I always think about Uncle Fuzzy when I see my old companion. I hope your memories will comfort you as they will me. God Bless you all.
Love, Donna (Siomacco)
Joyce Edwards
July 20, 2010
Brad, Jeri and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Fred and Joyce Edwards
Valerie Griffith - Staudacher
July 19, 2010
I want to celebrate Fuzzy's life with you. He obviously was a very blessed man who touched many lives over the years. I was a skater from Ohio who never took lessons from him but remember him dearly! He gave encouragement and wonderful hugs 30 years ago. He truly was a rich man by all the things I have read. I hope all these comments help comfort his family. He will be dearly missed.
July 19, 2010
We knew Fuzzy for over 30 years. We will always remember the fun times at the rink, especially when my kids were very small and hounded him for treats from the snackbar. He named my daughter, Katie, the "Zebra Cookie Girl". How he loved kids. Many great memories from the competitions and skate shows, too. Tim also worked with Fuzzy at GE for many years. He was a gentle, kind person who will be truly missed by my family. Karen and Tim Timon
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July 19, 2010
Dear Bossart Family,
On behalf of the entire family, I am sorry for your loss. We remember Mr Bossart and our years on 44th Street with great fondness. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Laura Schaaf
July 18, 2010
Dear Bossart Family,
Thinking of you at this sad time. I was one of your dad's skaters many years ago. Fuzzy was a talented non-assuming coach. He had the gift of warming our hearts with a human touch. I will always remember his wonderful smile, positive coaching techniques, and kindness.
With Sympathy,
Ellen Kuzmin DiSanti
Marcie DeSantis Bennett
July 18, 2010
Fuzzy was my skating coach at Evans West. He was a great, funny, loving, wonderful man. I not only considered him my coach, but also my mentor and friend. He is going to be missed by many. I know he touched so many lives. Im a better person just to have known him. Rest in peace, Fuzzy. Love always.
July 17, 2010
Our condolences to all of you. Fuzzy was a great man. He coached all 3 of our children at Evan's Skateland in the 80's & 90's. He even took our son Bryan to National's in Calif. He was a very dedicated coach. God Bless, Robert & Joi Van Slyke
Beth Caldwell
July 17, 2010
Fuzzy was a wonderful cheerful person. He will truly be missed in the world of roller skating. My thought are with his family and friends.
July 17, 2010
May Fuzzy's kind and gentle spirit carry on within the hearts of his family and friends.
Ron Nichols
July 17, 2010
Like so many others, I knew "Fuzzy" through Roller Skating. I first met him back in the mid-1970s when I was a competitive skater from Upstate New York. Although he wasn't my coach, running into him at meets I quickly came to realize the type of person he was; a true gentleman, friendly, cheerful, witty, honest and sincere, and available to help anyone from anywhere at anytime with his immense knowledge of Roller Skating. The last time I saw him was at a Lorain, Ohio skating competition I was judging at in 2009. We had a nice chat, which concluded with a big hug from "Fuzzy". I am really going to miss him, and I am so glad we were friends.
Melissa Kerr-Aquino
July 17, 2010
Fuzzy will be greatly missed by so many people. He was my first skating teacher and helped so many people find their "legs" in life. A coach, a mentor, a friend... I wish him great peace as he moves to this next stage of his journey.
July 17, 2010
Fuzzy was my coach way back when in Pittsburgh. Please accept my condolences. I have great memories of his coaching at Greater Pittsburgh Roller Skating Club. He and Edna Betz made it all so much fun. Who could forget those High Hat Reviews for charities. Nancy Moore Husak
Michelle Howland
July 17, 2010
I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. Fuzzy Was Loved And Respected By Everyone Who Knew Him, And The Best Skating Coach I Could Have Ever Asked For. He Will Always Be In My Heart.
July 17, 2010
fuzzy,
thanks for all you gave the Westlake Club in the 50s. many
stars were nurtured by your kind and gentle hand. please save us a place at that perfect
rink in the sky. joel wilcox
Jan Barnett
July 17, 2010
Shocking to read of Fuzzy's passing. Rest in Peace gentle man....
Don Koenig
July 17, 2010
I received skating dance lessons at Latrobe Roller Rink & Lexington Rink from Fuzzy in the early 50's- great teacher! Met my wife at a Rink in Ohio-
now married 54 years- Fuzzy may have had something to do with it because of my love for roller skating- Thanks Fuzzy-- Don Koenig
July 17, 2010
Fuzzy was my skating coach for many years I did well in compatiton. He was a great coach and a very good friend.
Love to all his family and friends.
Mary Wheeler-Suddarth-Carson
Kristine (Lombardo)Copeland
July 17, 2010
My deepest sympathies, I have fond memories of Fuzzy teaching me how to skate. He was a wonderful man.
Janelle & Joe Monoski
July 17, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Fuzzy taught us a lot by his demonstration of dedication to the sport of roller skating and good sportsmanship. He will be missed.
Don Koenig
July 17, 2010
Met Fuzzy at Latrobe Roller Rink, took dance classes at Lexington Rink in Pittsburgh-great teacher- this in the early 50's- Later met my wife at roller rink in Ohio, now married 54 yrs ! Fuzzy helped ! Thanks guy-
Peter & Karen Weber
July 17, 2010
A great icon in the sport of roller skating. He was one of the first professionals whom I met in the 1970's when skating in our first competition and always looked up to him as a kind and passionate individual. Always a smile on his face. So sorry for your loss.
Don Koenig
July 17, 2010
Met Fuzzy at the Latrobe Roller Skating Rink- took dance classes from him at the Lexington Rink in Pittsburgh- great teacher- this in the early '50s. Met my wife Barbara at roller rink, now married 54 years.
July 17, 2010
Barry,Brad,& Karen,
I am so very sorry, please know your in my thoughts and prayer's. God Bless you Karen for all you did to help Fuzzy and your children.
Sue McChesney
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