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for FRANK AVRUCH
Jay Peterson
July 2, 2025
Fan of his intros that placed actors and directors in context. Missed , esp for late night TV insomniacs..
Rick Forrest
December 8, 2024
THANK YOU FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT! LOVED YOU!
Donnamarie
July 7, 2022
A many years ago, (about mid 90s?)
I was honored and blessed to have worked a few weeks at Mr Avrushs home. I enjoyed going there because Mrs Avrush was more like a friend than a boss. She taught me how to iron professionally, dress shirts and we enjoyed a brunch or two. I was telling someone about my adventures and looked up the family, and saw this memorial. Thank you for those brief but wonderful moments in Newton Mrs. Avrush. Thank you definitely for your kindness to my daughters. My condolences to all the family, especially the Mrs., and will be praying for you all.
Kevin Marcella
March 11, 2021
Best bozo on tv growing up and watching him
Hugo John Rodrigues
March 6, 2021
I Will always be grateful for the wonderful movies that you introduce me too. i am glad to say i met him and his wife at Mass General and was able to tell him What a fan of his show I was.
Karen Chobanian
December 30, 2020
I loved Bozo the Clown,I watched you everyday and I thought of you today and wanted to say hello old friend,you made my childhood happy ...my prayers to your Family. Thank you Mr. Avruch
May 30, 2020
I love bozo the clown Steve DeWitt
Alex Vail
February 2, 2020
Big big fan of Bozo the Clown thank you for what you did in life as Bozo the clown you lit up so many kids life's with your show RIP MY FRIEND YOU WILL BE MISSED!
YOUR NUMBER ONE FAN
ALEX IN CANADA
Lisa Weiner
November 14, 2019
To Frank Avruch.
You did a great job playing Bozo the clown . My prayers go to you, & your family. Lisa Weiner
Carolyn Lien
November 9, 2019
Watched him every day...
Nanvy Parry
November 6, 2019
He is why Iam not afraid of clowns Rest In Peace
Rebecca Rios
November 6, 2019
I remember being a little girl and watching Bozo the clown I wish there was a influence like him now days for my grand children to watch Bozo will always be a Legendary Icon for children just like Mr Rogers , Captain Kangaroo , Sesame Street Prayers to Franks Family and may Bozo live on in the hearts of many generations of children!
Joseph Paul Anderson
November 4, 2019
Frank was such a wonderful Boston icon, and he was also a major part of my childhood playing Bozo The Clown in the 1960's. Thank you Frank, God bless your soul.
Heidi Girard
November 3, 2019
I was brought up on watching Bozo The Clown since I was little and now i am 48, I loved him so much always made me laugh, makes me sad to know he is gone, I am sorry for your loss.
October 19, 2019
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the Family's...My condolences
Brenda Biggs
May 26, 2019
Going to soon, the man above brought him home so he can send him back to do something spectacular again, Will be greatly missed
Karla Van Pelt
May 21, 2019
I am surely sorry I know how it feels. Remember he is not suffering or hurting.
deborah bushnell
December 28, 2018
sorry to hear you are gone I use to watch your tv show all the time back then and now I always wanted to know how you are doing and now I know so sorry to fine this out this way miss your tv show on saturdays
September 23, 2018
This is really weird for me, I was just talking about BOZO THE CLOWN to my friend/roommate. If he ever watched his shows in the mornings as a kid. But my friend is 6 yrs older than self, and I now live in Texas so maybe his shows didn't come on down here, but I remember him very well and remember telling my parents that I wanted to be on show. I just couldn't get enough of watching his shows.
You are missed by many folks and not FORGOTTEN.
Charlotte Franklin
June 21, 2018
Our thoughts are with bozo
He will be missed
May 29, 2018
forever in our hearts
Steven Brenner
April 30, 2018
To The Avruch Family,
I grew up a couple of doors down from The Avruch's on Sagamore Ave. I remember the Avruch's all coming together during the Summer's. I'm 60 years old now and these memories of the Avruch family are over 50 years old and very fond to me. I especially remember Avruch family members who I believe were Frank's Niece and Nephew's Lois, Jimmy & Michael. Although I was only a kid at the time, I remember Frank and his parents treating me as if I were family. I'm very sorry for your loss.
K McAvoy
April 4, 2018
Dear Betty,
I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was such a gift to all that knew him. I will always remember you and Frank and the joy we had when we were together. Be well. Kay McAvoy
JMS
April 1, 2018
To the family of Frank Avruch: I will always remember the happiness that he showed to children in so many places. I loved "Bozo the Clown" as a child. He will be missed by many.
May the God of tender mercies and comfort give you the strength and peace you need during this most difficult time as you cherish the memories of your precious loved one.
Alexander's
March 31, 2018
So sorry, my condolences to the family. May you rely on almighty God to comfort you and grant you peace.
Lynda Guess
March 30, 2018
May God's holy spirit continuously comfort the Avruch family relatives and friends as you grieve the loss of your love one.
ernest shelby
March 30, 2018
Condolences to all. Seek comfort in family and close friends. Let God continue to heal your pain.
A Caring Fan
March 28, 2018
Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers on the passing of your dear Husband, father & grandfather. He was a truly brilliant & talented man. May God provide comfort and strength during this most challenging time. Frank will truly be missed by everyone. With Love & Prayers ~ Al & Ann
March 28, 2018
To Mr. Avruch's family,
I hope you feel the love for your father from all who grew up knowing him as Bozo. It was a simpler and gentler time and so many wonderful memories were made for those of us fortunate enough to experience it.
May the Holy Spirit envelop you in His comfort and peace. Blessings on you all.
Chris Ourso
Andrea Lacey
March 28, 2018
I didn't grow up in this area, so my knowledge of him is limited to The Great Entertainment. Watching those movies and his background info on same led me to a life long appreciation of those great classic films. Thank you.
Jo Rivera
March 28, 2018
Good memories of my childhood. Thank you
ann fisher
March 27, 2018
What good childhood memories from watching his show Maine. So sorry for his family's loss.
John Davenport
March 27, 2018
My condolences to Betty and her family...I, along with my co-workers, have enjoyed the time we spent with Frank. We will all miss him greatly.
R C
March 27, 2018
To The Family Frank Avruch
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. May the God of all comfort,comfort you and grant you peace now and in the days ahead.
Koby Dean Fisher Sr
March 26, 2018
Before , I Met Cloe I Grew Up Watching Bozo On WCVB Channel 5 Boston & WNAC TV Channel 64 Providence Every Sunday Morning ..... While , I Eat My Breakfast ...... & He , Made Me Laugh When , I Was 4 Years Old ..... So , For The Final Time Farewell Mr. Bozo Numbers 7:13 Joshua 10:23 Jeremiah 11:09 Joel 2:19 John 9:20 Mark 6:32 8:28 Corinthians 1:12:30 Peter 1:3:03 & Matthew 5:12 5:13 ?????????????? Class Of 1996 ........ Adios Amigos ...... Brother
Gaila
March 26, 2018
I would like to extend my condolences to the family,friends and fans of Frank Avruch. As a child growing up in Lynn, Massachusettes I remember fondly, Bozo the Clown. I watched him on the local television station and thought he was just a local celebrity. Now I'm reading that his reach was far greater. Perhaps he is the reason why I'm not afraid of clowns? I am sorry for your loss of a very nice man. Please be assured and comforted that God too, feels your pain and promises a time in the very near future when such things as sickness, suffering, pain and death will be conditions of the past. Isaiah 61:1,2.
Sandy C
March 26, 2018
I feel Frank's passing marks an end to an era. I thank him for so many wonderful memories. And thank you to his family for sharing him with us.
March 26, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
March 26, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May it comfort you to know that God as well as others care.
Sincerely
Sharon Schorah
March 26, 2018
I was born in 1953 and remember him well. May God be holding him in the palm of his hands.
Clark Turner
March 26, 2018
Betty,
I will never forget Frank lending my Dad his Bozo suit which he wore for the Oak Hill School parades! My deepest condolences on your loss.
Melissa Shaw
March 26, 2018
I was born in 1981, but remember watching Bozo the Clown reruns and wishing I could have played the Grand Prize Game! Thank you, Frank, for making my mornings joyful! You are missed!
Daniel Slifer
March 25, 2018
BOZO was the BEST! Rest in peace
Harriet Robb
March 25, 2018
Thank you for all the memories you gave me when I was a child growing up in the 60's in Massachusetts. Rest well; thoughts and prayers to your family.
March 25, 2018
May the GOD of all comfort be with the family.
Zeezo the Clown
March 25, 2018
I remember when the whole senior class of our town voted you "Class Clown." You were great and very successful, and you had fun too. Rest in Peace. You will always be my friend.
Mary Ann Cassel
March 25, 2018
I was honored to spend time with Mr. Avruch in his later years. He and his wife are very special people. Of course, I remember Bozo affectionately. He had the gift to make people smile, not only as Bozo, but in his everyday encounters. I thank him for serving in the military and am thankful that our paths crossed.
March 25, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
March 25, 2018
Oh noooooo! This news breaks my heart. But how comforting it is to know that God is keeping Frank Avruch in his memory because Frank is precious in God's eyes. Psalm116:15
Lynda Guess
March 24, 2018
May God's holy spirit continuously comfort the Avruch family, relatives and friends as you grieve the loss of your loved one
David M
March 24, 2018
Frank Avruch was a class act. He pulled back the curtain to shine a bright light on great movies hosting "The Great Entertainment. It was fun and a real education. He was there long before TCM and I am grateful to have had a great teacher on TV. Rest in peace, Frank. Thank you.
Myrna Winter
March 24, 2018
May Frank's memory be for a blessing for his family. Frank brought so much joy to so many with his work and performing mitzvot.
March 24, 2018
Yes, I grew up watching him. He was so much fun. My sympathy is with the family, and may God's spirit be with you. BJ
Lois Hartwell
March 24, 2018
Condolences to the Avruch family. He was a wonderful man, my four children were raised watching Bozo...great clean entertainment for them, I appreciate his dedication to TV...and enjoyed watching him myself. RIP Frank
Irene
March 24, 2018
Condolence to Betty and family you have treasured up so many of his memories throughout his shows performing always with happiness and joy. All humans that watched his show will forever have memories of him
Tootsie Ballard
March 24, 2018
So sad. Thank you for so much enjoyment in my childhood. RIP BOZO.
A thought: Frank's real photo should be posted alongside his pic as BOZO. Some folks knew Frank from the other shows and not BOZO.
Thank you BOZO and Frank. I'm familiar with you both.
My condolences to Frank's family.
Thomas & Libby Widgeon
March 24, 2018
Sorry For Your Loss!
Paula Dumas
March 23, 2018
He will be greatly missed. One of a kind, a blessing in heaving...
Gary Allen
March 23, 2018
If it wasn't for Frank Avruch hosting the Great Entertainment show on channel 5 I would not have been introduced to Spencer Tracy, Greta Garbo, Boris Karloff, Kathrine Hepburn and too many more to mention.
Thank you Frank for many fine evenings of The Great Entertainment!!!
John Rosa
March 23, 2018
" It's Peanut Butter & Jelly Time ". A lot of noon memories watching our favorite clown on WPIX 11. God bless his memory.
M
March 23, 2018
My Older Brother Perry my older Sister Ona & Me loved Bozo we use too watch Him every days. It's heart brake when we all rember shush wonderful Shows like Bozo Mr. ROGERS Bankrupt & Sesame Street . All my Prayers too a Wonderful Man who brought shush Laughter too Children around the World. Too His Family I'm very sorry.
Dedria Jenkins
March 23, 2018
RIHP,My Childhood Clown
God bless your soul.
Ann Rondina
March 23, 2018
Dear Betty,
So sorry for your loss.Frank was a wonderful man.
Best regards,
Ann Rondina
Karl Droessler
March 23, 2018
I remember watching Bozo The Clown when I was a kid! It was my favorite show!
Rob Hayslett
March 23, 2018
I remember waiting to see bozo come on when I was a little kid.so much enjoyment from him.rest in peace old friend.prayers to the family God bless.
Tonya Brock
March 23, 2018
I loved the Bozo Show I watched it everyday. He will be greatly missed.
Harry Simpson
March 23, 2018
Godspeed Frank, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Now entertaining in the ultimate venue.
Jan Oleson
March 23, 2018
Steven & Family,
Steven, we went to school together in Newton. During the 1980's, I met and ran into your dad many times, and I found him to be kind, a gentleman and a class act. Steven, your dad and I talked about you several times, and I know how proud he was of you. I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. May you find warmth and peace in memories.
March 23, 2018
A class act. Although a lot is said about his days portraying Bozo, his calling it seemed to me was in his later years on WCVB. My deepest sympathy to Frank Avruch's family. Thank you Mr. Avruch to your contributions to the Entertainment industry.
Sally LaRochelle
March 23, 2018
Born in 1958, I sat in front of the t.v. watching Bozo the Clown, Miss Jean on Romper Room and Captain Kangaroo. A wonderful contribution to my childhood. My deepest sympathies on your lost.
H R
March 23, 2018
Condolences to the family and friends of Frank Avruch, may God be your refuge and strength during your time of loss.
Scott Chamberland
March 23, 2018
Rest in Peace
March 23, 2018
Steve and family - so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Having lost my own dad and both in-laws very recently, I share your sadness at having lost a wonderful parent. It's true that a long, enriched life is something to celebrate (and certainly your father in particular touched so many, many lives), but it doesn't ease the pain. Sending my deepest condolences, Jennifer (Jorgensen) Dempsey {Steve, we went to law school together}
March 23, 2018
I am truly sad to hear about the passing of BOZO, It brought back such wonderful memories of my girls watching BOZO each day. I can still see their beautiful faces and laughter when they were watching him on TV. He was one of a kind and we all will remember him, he brought such joy to our family. RIP
MT
March 23, 2018
our condolences to betty and family frank will be missed ronnie and margie peyser
Linda
March 23, 2018
My condolences to Mr. Avruch's family. Wonderful childhood memories of Bozo the Clown. Thank you for sharing him with the world.
March 23, 2018
God Bless you Frank(Bozo) you brought so much happieness and joy to so many.
Godspeed, RIP
Tap Dancing with Frank Avruch at Muscular Dystrophy Telethon 1983
Susan Michaud
March 23, 2018
Susan Michaud
March 23, 2018
March 23, 2018
Dear Betty and Family,
How fortunate I feel to have had the opportunity and honor of meeting Frank last year in celebration of your very special anniversary. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you Betty and your family.
Susan Datnoff, 2LR
John Brennan
March 23, 2018
Loved him as Bozo then later as host of The Great Entertainment. RIP Mr. Avruch. Thanks for the entertainment!
March 23, 2018
My condolences to the family.
Comfort from the book of Job, you would call and I would answer you; you would have a yearning for the work of your hands.
Elizabeth
March 23, 2018
My condolences, such a long life of love, laughs, and fun. May our loving God keep you in his memory.
Peter Phillips
March 23, 2018
One of the highlights of visiting my grandmother in Gloucester, Massachusetts each summer in the 1960s: Getting to watch her television and seeing Bozo the Clown on the Boston station. Another piece of my childhood now gone. Thanks for the memories.
Kevin Richards
March 23, 2018
I too loved watching Bozo the Clown and the movies he showed on Ch 5...Thank you for the many happy memories. A class act ! May the God of all comfort you in your grief.
March 23, 2018
Thank you for being a very special and treasured memory of my childhood, you taught me to laugh. Please continue to entertain and make these wonderful children that have left far too soon laugh the way you did for myself. RIP.
Walter Ellsworth
March 23, 2018
This indeed is a sad day today.We whom were all kids who got to see on tv or in person Mr. Bozo.He brought a lot of smiles & warmed many hearts over the years of our childhoods. myself think that they should bring back some reruns of him on tv in honor of him.So that children of today can see what we enjoyed for those 11 years.Rest In Eternal Peace Bozo.
Sally
March 22, 2018
Bozo the clown was one of the highlights of my childhood days. I am so sorry to have to say goodbye to Mr Avruch but happily look forward to seeing him again in paradise. May our creator take care of his family and friends and give them comfort, strength and all that they need to cope with this difficult time. May they all draw close to God and learn all about the many blessings that he has in store for us and our loved ones who have passed in death. God love you.
March 22, 2018
Great guy learned a lot about movies from his show...was Mr Classy!
Roger Leveillee
March 22, 2018
i remember watching bozo the clown growing up in providence, rhode island. back than we got the boston stations. that was in the 60's. my deepest sympathy to his family.
Susan Michaud
March 22, 2018
My sincere condolences to Betty and family.I was one of the Tap dancers who worked with Frank on several Muscular Dystrophy telethons along with Sue Ronson and Sue Fielding. Frank was always kind and fun and a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Sue Michaud
March 22, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed my little bit of time with him during our ebay days. He was always upbeat and sang the bozo song with me after which we both got a big laugh. What a wonderful man I had the pleasure to know.
Jill
March 22, 2018
I remember being on his show when I was a little girl. He came to New Haven CT for a taping. RIP and thanks for the memories.
Dennise Murray Boyle
Wanda
March 22, 2018
I remember Bozo was always on tv when I could go to my aunts home. Her children would be watching as they got ready for school. All three of us loved Bozo. Condolences to his family.
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