Theodore Emerson Bossart II

Theodore Emerson Bossart II obituary, Bradenton, FL

Theodore Emerson Bossart II

Theodore Bossart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Toale Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory - Colonial Chapel - Sarasota on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Theodore "Ted" Emerson Bossart II, 78, of Nokomis, FL passed peacefully in his home with his children on September 23, 2025.
Ted was born and raised in Erie, PA. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He attended Penn State, Youngstown State, and USF, going on to pursue a career in accounting. He moved to Florida with his wife, Rosalie, and their first child, Tiffani, in 1976.
His love of beach sunsets, blue skies, and sunshine kept him a Florida resident for the rest of his days. He was described by many as kind, easy-going, generous, an all-around great guy, and a lifelong friend. He was a father figure to many with whom he shared no blood but simply a genuine bond to a truly good man.
To his children, he was more than a father, he was a best friend and confidant. To his grandchildren, he was a constant presence, as encouraging and supportive in his role as a grandpa as he was as a father.
He will be severely missed.
He is predeceased by his wife, Rosalie, and his son, Sebastian.
He is survived by his children, Tiffani, Heather, Erica, and Zachary, as well as his 6 grandchildren.

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