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John Bozek Obituary

John M. Bozek

PAWTUCKET - John M. Bozek, 86 Passed away Friday May 30, 2025. He was the loving husband of the late Helen M. (Fober) Bozek.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Albert M. and Leocadia (Kieon) Bozek.

He retired from the city of Pawtucket Highway Department. He was also a manager at the former Apex Department Store in Pawtucket. He was the Founder and Owner/Operator of the former Boulevard Meats in Pawtucket and Michaels Meats in Cumberland.

Mr. Bozek was a US Army National Guard.

He is survived by his beloved children Christine H. Barlow (Kirk) of Riverside and Robie F. Bozek and his wife Kerry of Cumberland, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Michael J. Bozek and brother of the late Carol Falco.

Relatives and Friends are kindly invited to John's Life Celebration to be held with visiting hours Thursday June 5 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in the J.J. Duffy Funeral Home 757 Mendon Road Rt.122 Cumberland with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Joseph's Church 391 high Street Central Falls. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.

Online memorial:

jjduffyfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Woonsocket Call on Jun. 3, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

5

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

J.J. Duffy Funeral Home

757 Mendon Road Rt.122, Cumberland, RI 02864

Jun

5

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph's Church

391 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

Funeral services provided by:

J. J. Duffy Funeral Home

757 Mendon Rd Rt. 122, Cumberland, RI 02864

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