Rick A. Boldosser

Rick A. Boldosser obituary, Enola, PA

Rick A. Boldosser

Rick Boldosser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. on Feb. 23, 2025.
Rick A. Boldosser, 69, of Mechanicsburg PA, transitioned peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2025. Born June 17, 1955, in Harrisburg PA. Survived by his loving wife of over 32 years Debra (Gaffney) Boldosser. Children DeAnn McCombs, Sara Shreiner (husband Mike). Grandchildren Zac (wife Rebecca), Camilla, Kaleb (fiancée Kenzie). His mother in-law Doris Jean Gaffney and sisters Rose and Tina. Sisters-in-law Cathy Casey and Denise LeGay (Terry) and Brother-in-Law Stiles Michael Gaffney as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother Barbara Boldosser, Sister-in-Law Donna Calhoun and great granddaughter Winnie.
After high school Rick joined the US Navy and served during the Vietnam Era for over 4 years. He then worked for the Department of Defense until he retired in December 2011. As a convert to Catholicism Rick expressed appreciation and zeal for his faith, with service to the church in various capacities. He cleaned the church, volunteered during different events, an extraordinary minister of holy communion, a lector, a 3rd degree K Of C, led Sunday morning Rosary, a scheduled adorer of the sacrament at St. Theresa's, St. Michael's Guard and active in pro-life ministry.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes 225 Salt Road, Enola PA, on Wednesday 2/26/25. Viewing will start at 10 AM followed by Mass at 11 AM. Burial with military honors will follow at Gate of Heaven cemetery on York Street Mechanicsburg PA. Afterward, we will return to Our Lady of Lourdes for a luncheon.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Boldosser family.
www.sullivanfuneralservices.com

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