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John Bozzi Obituary
John "Bozzi" Paul Bozzi, Jr., 72, of East Hampton, beloved husband of 39 years to Gisele (Pouliot) Bozzi, passed away on Saturday May 21, 2022 at Middlesex Hospital Medical Center in Marlborough. He was born in Middletown, son of the late John P. Bozzi, Sr. and Lena (Grassi) Bozzi. John was a graduate of Xavier High School and later became a veteran, serving with the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was employed by the City of Middletown for 30 years, holding various positions, most notably as Building Superintendent of City Hall. He was always approachable, agreeable and maintained life with positivity and a smile. John loved to potter and had a basement full of workable and nonworkable items, nothing got tossed until he found out how it broke. He also loved all the seasons, enjoyed boating, snowmobiling, ice fishing with his brother Al, and was an avid Yankees fan. John is survived by his wife, Gisele; sisters-in-law, Debra Bozzi, Diane Barto; brothers-in-law, John Pouliot (Sue), Thomas Pouliot (Karen); as well as many nieces and nephews who affectionately called him Uncle Bozzi. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Alexander "Al" Bozzi, Sr.; and sister, Carol Ann. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday (May 28th), at 10 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Rockfall. Calling Hours will be held Friday (May 27th), from 4 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Boston School of Medicine, Amyloid Research, 72 East Concord St. K-503, Boston, MA 02118-2526 or to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com
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Robert Dyer
May 18, 2025
I served with John at Clark Air Base-Great Memories
Robert Dyer
November 12, 2023
Fritz Varner
May 19, 2023
Bozzi, youl were one of the most positive persons that I knew. God Bless you and God Bless Gisele.
John Robinson
May 30, 2022
Family of John,
So sorry to hear of the passing of John. I will always remember his friendly and kind spirit towards all. I was in the same class of his brother Al and knew his father very well and all were such caring gentlemen.
Rest in Peace John..Job well done.
Susan Samela Preston
May 29, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss Gisele as well as your family. Whenever I saw John over the years, he always had a warm heartfelt smile. My parents were fond of him. Sending you loving thoughts, prayers and a huge {hug}
Nancy Harper
May 28, 2022
Gisele - I’m so sorry for the loss of your soulmate. Healing prayers for you and family
Charlene Barton
May 28, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Prayers for you and family..
Deborah Burt
May 27, 2022
Every time I would call the Bozzi house number, John would see it was me and answer either "Bozzi's Pizza" or "Here comes trouble!" It always made me laugh no matter how often he repeated it. What a good good soul John was. Just a real, loyal and good soul in every sense of the word. I loved him and I loved his devotion to one of my best friends, Gisele. John, may you be free....snowmobiling, gliding across the lake on your boat, tinkering in your workshop. Keep letting Gisele know you are there watching over her because we know you are. Rest in PEACE.
Bruce Wallstreet
May 26, 2022
Really good friends are few and far between. John, I am honored for having known you and exceedingly lucky to count you as my friend.
Deb Bozzi
May 26, 2022
I could write a book about John and how kind and caring he was. After my husband passed, his brother, he and Gisele would always call to check up on me and the family. If I needed help with something around the house he would always show up with a smile on his face eager to help me in anyway he could. John brought true joy wherever he went. I will miss his laughter and funny comments at our family gatherings. So blessed to have had him in my life. Thank you Gisele for loving him so. Be at peace John, you are now at home with your brother and parents. Love you.
Julie Wolf
May 26, 2022
I worked with John for many years at City Hall. Every day he was full of smiles, a good story, life lessons, and made the best coffee! My condolences to Gisele and the family, please take care of yourselves.
Donald Goodrich
May 25, 2022
Gisele, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. In sympathy, Barbara and Don Goodrich, Tarpon Springs, Fla.
Jane & Skip Strickland
May 25, 2022
Gisele, so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in all your good memories of John. God bless you and your family. Love to all.
Ruth Pouliot
May 25, 2022
How heartbreaking is it to say goodbye to such a lovely human being.....
How lucky were we who got to know and love his amazing personality and gift for always being good and kind....
Thanks for the laughs and the smiles...
Thanks for your kind ways of always recognizing the first and last person to enter the room...
Never forget your beautiful lakeside retreat and joyful rides around the lake...
With you at the helm and us...all having fun...because, that´s the way you always made it....
RIP Bozzi....you were fully loved by all
Ruthie
Anita Corbeil
May 25, 2022
Dear Giselle,
I was so very sorry to learn about John's passing. It has been so difficult for him with his health issues and he is now at peace. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Anita and Allan Corbeil
venna spencer
May 25, 2022
Worked with John at City Hall. He was a lovely man with a wonderful personality. Will miss him. So sorry to here of his passing. My sympathies to the family and friends
Pat Nielsen
May 25, 2022
My sincere sympathies for your loss Gisele.
Ruth Scotti Greene
May 24, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss Gisele. I am so saddened by John's passing. You two were such a great couple. I remember when John let me keep my sailboat at the lake and how silly we all got watching me tip over and over. His laugh and smile were so contagious. I have the fondest of memories of growing up on Newfield Street. May he rest in peace
Liz Whitty, Xavier High School
May 24, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the Bozzi Family from Xavier High School. Your loss is also our loss.
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