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Catherine Bosley Obituary

BOSLEY Catherine McGarry Bosley, age 92 of Monroe, passed away September 17, 2011 at St. Joseph's Manor. Mrs. Bosley was born in Bridgeport to the late Michael and Anna McGarry. She had a career in teaching for the Board of Education in Bridgeport as a teacher and reading consultant. She was a member of the GBRTA and past member of the Gaelic American Club. She is survived by her beloved husband, Warren L. Bosley of Monroe; two devoted daughters, Kathleen Sochacki and her husband, David of Oxford, and Judith Shivy and her husband, Victor of Southbury; five grandchildren, Christopher Sochacki, Jennifer Brown, Jessica Fonovic, Mary Elizabeth Sugden and Caitlin Anderson; seven great-grandchildren, Brandon, Sean, Olivia, Max, Alice, Sarah and Terrance; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, William McGarry and a sister, Theresa Perssico. Friends and family are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. directly at St. Jude's Church, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Arrangements in care of the Cyril F. Mullins Trumbull Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Merton House 43 Madison Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604. For online condolences please visit mullinsfh.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2011.

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Paul Perssico

September 27, 2011

As a child I was showered with love by Mother Anna McGarry, from whom I learned great qualities and virtues along with your sister Tese, as you called her, my mother. I remember your brother William, who loved to talk sales and life with me on the phone, and also shared kindness and wisdom. And of course, my Auntie Kay, who through the years showed unconditional love to our family as did your daughters and their families... So Auntie Kay, to say you touched my life is an understatement. I'll miss those Irish eyes, and I'll always remember your kind and gentle soul.

Your nephew,

Paul F. Perssico, Jr.

Carolyn Archer, Chaplain SolAmor Hospice

September 22, 2011

On behalf of the staff at SolAmor Hospice may I extend our deepest sympathies to Catherine's family.
Our prayers are with you.

Tom Kearney

September 20, 2011

Dear Kathleen and Judith and families -- Please accept our condolences. Your amazing Mom always encouraged the young me in my studies and then later in life inspired me to follow her research into our family history. She, more than anyone else, would appreciate the fact that her grandfather Anthony Brady (who died in 1911) has now gathered all of his 10 children and 15 grandchildren as a big family 100 years later. The McGarry, Daly, Corey, Siebert, and Kearney cousins are all together once again. Please extend our sympathy especially to your Dad.
Tom, Dick and Maureen Kearney

Debbie Stokes

September 19, 2011

To the family I am so deeply saddened. Mrs. Bosley was my 3rd grade teacher at Sheridan school. She was a great teacher. She really cared about her students and made learning fun.

Michael McGarry

September 19, 2011

Aunt Kay,

Thank you so much for instilling the love of reading in me. It is a priceless gift which I have passed on to my daughters. Your brother, my father, always found the time to take me to the library when I was a child. I still have the copy of The Littlest Angel you gave me so many years ago. Say hello to The Chief for me, and kiss Aunt Terry for me. Until our next meeting,

All my love,

Mike

September 19, 2011

To Judie and family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolances upon the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful person who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Terry Tribble

Eileen Perssico

September 19, 2011

My Auntie Kay,
I feel very lucky to have had you in my life. I will always think of you with fond memories of your sweet smile and "no-nonsense" ways... God keep you in his loving embrace along with Tese and brother Bill... Until we meet again...

All my love,

Eileen

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