Name: Visitation for BORIS N. GOSHEFF
Start: 2023-07-26T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-07-26T14:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral

BORIS N. GOSHEFF, 76, departed his earthly journey on Thursday, July 20, 2023, to await the glorious second coming of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Boris was born on Nov. 30, 1946, to Naum and Stephana Gosheff in Elwood City, Pa., moving to Fort Wayne, Ind. shortly thereafter. After graduating from South Side High School, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Theology from Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education from St. Francis University. Boris embraced his faith, family, and Macedonian culture. Boris owned and operated Tower Tavern with his family. He was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral and rarely missed a Sunday service. He was also a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan and rarely missed a Sunday loss. Most of all, Boris loved his family. Boris is survived by his wife, Vesna; children, Damian (Jenny) and Christopher (Rebecca); grandchildren, Josephine, Katherine, Theodore, Finn, and Audrey; and brother, George (Donna). Boris was preceded in death by his parents, Naum and Stephana, and his brother, Stephan. Memorial services will be held at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral, 3535 Crescent Avenue, Fort Wayne, Ind. The funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the cathedral, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023, with a Trisagion Hymn at 7 p.m. Burial will follow service at Highland Park Cemetery and a luncheon will follow the burial. In lieu of flowers the family wishes to have donations made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral. Arrangements entrusted to FairHaven Funeral Home.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 22, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for BORIS GOSHEFF

19 Entries

Fr Drew

August 5, 2023

Dear Vesna, Damian & Christopher.

So very sorry to hear of the falling asleep of my very good friend. We were classmates at St Vlad's and remained good friends over these many years.
I heard of the Funeral only one day before and so it was impossible for me to make arrangements to be there. I'm praying for Boris at my Altar for 40 days and will miss him terribly. One of the finest men I've ever known.

I'll be sending a Memorial Donation to St Nick's as requested.

Peace and blessings to you all.

Fr Drew

Nicole Lebamoff

July 31, 2023

I just now learned. Butch was a favorite "uncle" in our home. I will always treasure his acceptance, love & kindness. My condolences to the family & my love always to you Vesna.

Fr Laurence Lazar

July 27, 2023

I just now heard of Boris´ falling asleep in the Lord. Like so many others, I was also his colleague and friend at St Vladimir´s Orthodox Seminary. May the Lord of Life open the gates of Paradise to His faithful servant, our dear brother!

Fr Laurence Lazar, Detroit

Kathleen Nelson

July 27, 2023

I always enjoyed Butch and Vesna`s visits to Madison. The last time I saw him at Chris and Rebecca`s home, we had lots of laughs as Finn and Audrey talked him into playing the card game "Garbage"! I will always remember him with his big friendly smile. Thoughts and prayers to his family during this sad and difficult time.

Fr. Michael and Valerie Zahirsky

July 26, 2023

Boris was our fellow student at St. Vladimir's Seminary decades ago. In recent years we enjoyed his and Vesna's company at alumni gatherings. He was always the same generous, thoughtful and loving person. Memory Eternal!

Boris was our fellow student at St. Vladimir's Seminary decades ago. Recently we shared alumni reunion with him and Vesna. As always, he was generous, loving, and glad to be of help in any way he could. We will miss you very much, Boris.
Memory Eternal!

Biljana Ivanova

July 25, 2023

Boris was a wonderful person, very smart and educated, friendly, loving and very family oriented person. He was very loving member of the family.
His sudden dead was very shocking for all of us. Aldhow we couldn't visit each other, Vesna and I were very often in telephone contact and he was always in our conversation. I will miss Boris dearly. Condolences to Vesna, Damjan, Chris and their families.

Tylee

July 25, 2023

I didn´t know Boris well, but I work at the Contoure Salon. I would chat with him outside in the parking lot or visiting other tenants. I enjoyed our talks and his laugh and smile. We would sit with Gisela @ lampshade plus. I would run out if the salon anytime I saw his car just to say hello. He is going to be missed. RIP dear friend. What a beautiful prayer tonight!

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Biljana, Iskra, Bojana

Sent Flowers

Claudia Hardy

July 25, 2023

Et lux perpetua luceat ei.
Love Claudia

Mary Smith

July 25, 2023

I met Boris at a memorial in Oregon for his dear friend, Sarkis Hardy. Such a dear, good soul! My condolences to his family.

Rosemary Tanasoff

July 25, 2023

My late husband, Jordan, and I have known Boris since he won first prize in the YMPO´s essay contest as a teen. Boris was always very friendly, and it was a great pleasure to know him. May God bless his soul. My condolences to his family.

Nick Kazacoff

July 25, 2023

I was fortunate to have met Butch many years ago through the YMPO basketball/bowling tournaments and the MPO conventions. Butch always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace and prayers for Vesna and the family. Memory Eternal.

Fr. Michael Roshak

July 24, 2023

A faithful servant of the Lord and alumnus of Saint Vladimir´s Seminary. Condolences, indeed, to his family and memory eternal, dear brother.
Fr. Michael Roshak.

Dianne and Riad Farah

July 24, 2023

Dear Vesna, We just received the news Butch died. Riad and I loved Bo, and this news is shattering. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies to you, your sons and their wives and your grandchildren.
Boris and I went to seminary together some 50 years ago. He was a wonderful friend, so kind, so honest, so sincere. Thinking of him right now brings a smile even in the midst of this sadness.
God blessed him in this life and he was a grateful man. Boris has gone ahead now to a place of sweet repose, where all sickness, sorrow, suffering and sighing have fled away. May his memory be eternal, and may Paradise consume him. I wish we were there, Vesna, to give you a long hug and to stand by during these next days. - Scotty

+Bishop Basil, Wichita, KS

July 24, 2023

Boris was my roommate at St Vladimir's Seminary over fifty years ago and we recently visited by phone. May Christ grant Paradise to him and consolation to Vesna, the family and all who mourn his passing from this life. Memory eternal.

The Skembos family

July 24, 2023

I have known Butch and his family for many years. I was lucky enough to meet them through marriage to my husband. Butch always had a big smile and kind words. May his family find comfort through their memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
The Skembos family

David Kardasovski

July 23, 2023

Bog da go prosti

Rollie Dimisiaris

July 22, 2023

I've known Butch for over 25 years. We were co-workers, then friends, and over time thought of him as family. When you are fortunate enough to have someone like Boris in your life, you realize you have truly been blessed. He was one of my best friends and will be sorely missed. May his memory be eternal and his family find strength and comfort through the coming days.
Rollie Dimisiaris

James Stanley

July 22, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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