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for James Boesel
Michael Sparks
January 11, 2024
Father Boesel was one of the good ones. I knew him from St. Patrick's in Glen Cove when I was a little kid. He used to get us into shape for the annual Memorial Day Parades in GC by having us march in the big parking lot across from the school. He was always happy, always smiling, and never had anything but encouraging things to say to us. He also was very generous with his time and often helped my family during financial hard times. There was simply no better example of what a Catholic Priest should be.
Cecile Callan
January 28, 2020
When I was a student at St Pat's in Glen Cove, for Memorial Day, during lunchtime out in the parking lot, the student body had to practice marching for the Glen Cove Memorial Day parade. Father Boesel was in charge with a big whistle around his neck and a swift kick in the behind for any laggers. It was always in good fun and he bubbled with energy, jokes, and encouragement to keep all the kids paying attention to left, left, left, right, left as we followed the practicing band around and around the lot. We complained to each other about having to give up our recess but then felt like big shots when we got to march in the parade as a school, in uniform, as our proud leader kept us all together. I cherish this memory I have of such a kind, funny, energetic, caring priest. RIP Father Boesel.
Raymond Arroyo
July 29, 2016
As a student at Holy Family DHS, I remember him as an outgoing, jovial priest. His smile and demeanor made it easier for new high school students. God bless.
March 25, 2016
a great and kind man. I remember him from holy family, long island s forgotten high school, now st. Anthony's. rest in peace and thank you for your guiding light.
Edmond Carlson
March 24, 2016
I did work at oir lady of mercy church for 12 yrs he was agood guy.
Joan Looby
January 16, 2016
Msgr. Boesel was my spiritual adviser for a period of time. He helped me so much and I truly miss him. May he rest in the peace & joy of God's heaven and may he pray for us as we pray for him until we see him again.
Terri Corker
December 2, 2015
Father Boesel was great friends with my parents Frank & Ellie Corker. I have very fond memories of many a fun time with him. RIP Msgr. Boesel
Russell Kendall
November 30, 2015
He cared for everyone in the OLM Parish,his
caring never stopped, he was with you in good and bad, always with a encouraging voice and hand, and he always enjoyed a good joke
November 13, 2015
One of the most kind and caring priests I have ever known I have such fond memories of you from my grade school days. You are in good hands now. Cathy R
Leslie K.
November 13, 2015
Directly into the hands of God! Always a smile and a blessing! (High School at Holy Family DHS)
November 12, 2015
Father Boesel you were one of a kind. So caring & compassionate. Thank you for all the direction in my life.
RIP
Susan Contrada Congero
St. Patrick's - Glen Cove
Patrick Dierson
November 12, 2015
Saddened by the loss of such a great man of influence from my childhood years. His generosity, compassion, and leadership were traits that I strive to emulate to this day. I owe him an unending debt of gratitude for the opportunity to be raised amongst strong men of faith and quality teachers. I would have never had the opportunity to gain the education that I did had it not been for his direct action in my life. I am just one of the many people whose lives he enriched significantly and he will be greatly missed.
Barbara Miller
November 12, 2015
RIP Msgr Boesel. I remember you as a friendly gentle priest from my days at St .Patrick's in Glen Cove.
josephine McCloskey
November 11, 2015
God bless you Monsignor you were the best. Rest in Peace.
Margaret Reynolds
November 11, 2015
My family and I attended St. Patrick's School in the 50s, and Father Boesel married my husband and me in 76 as well as other family members. Father returned for our Mother's funeral in 98. We went to see him at Our Lady of Mercy, and it was coincidence that we we able to participate in a 25th wedding anniversary mass Our Lady of Mercy was sponsoring. We spent an enjoyable afternoon with Father and will always remember his warm heart and caring demeanor.
Sincere condolences to his family and parish family. Father touched many lives. Rest in peace, Father!
Linda Carter
November 11, 2015
Monsignor Boesel, you were truly a priests priest. You will never be forgotten. You have touched so many lives. Rest in peace in the arms of the Lord. Carter family
Dorene Stalzer
November 11, 2015
God Bless you, Msgr Boesel. Your love for Our Lady of Mercy Parish was felt by everyone who came in contact with you and we are all better people because of the kindness and love you showed your parishioners. I will always remember your sermon at the graduation Mass when my son graduated OLM in 1989. You spoke of the importance of the corporal works of mercy and the need to not only give, but to give humbly. And I will always remember your frequent references to the saints in the pews. But you were the real saint. Rest in peace.
Tara Ferrin
November 11, 2015
Thank you for all you did for my family and for so many others, Msgr. Boesel. There are so many ways in which you impacted my life, especially while I was a student at OLM - which may not have happened for me as early as it did without your help. During the hardest times in life, you were there - to listen, to offer comfort, kind words and wisdom, to bring by a Thanksgiving turkey, and more - I am eternally grateful.
I wish I had told you that you are the reason I am still Catholic and the reason I still believe with all my heart and soul. It's not because I was baptized that way; it's because I have seen and experienced what our faith really is about and what it should look like - because of you. So many things occur in this world that could easily make me want to turn my back on the Church, but your examples of kindness, understanding and non-judgment provided me with a strong foundation to which I always refer back, that continues to carry me through life.
I hope you knew the impact you had and how loved and appreciated you are.
Rest in peace, Msgr. Boesel.
With love always,
Tara
I hope you knew how
November 10, 2015
Thank you Fr. Boesel for being a big part of our lives at Holy Family Roseanne Fiandola Kleppsattel Class of 1974
Jean W
November 10, 2015
What a wonderful, caring and loving man. He helped me during a very difficult time in my life and I will forever remember him.
God bless him.
Susan McPadden
November 10, 2015
Fr Boesel con celebrated my Mom's funeral Mass when I was a freshman at Holy Family - thank you that meant so much to me. Rest now in the Fathers arms
Ed Tracey
November 10, 2015
I knew him as the chaplain at Holy Family High school in South Huntington from 1970-1974. And while I never needed any counseling (spiritual or otherwise) we had many conversations about current events, philosophy and my plans after graduation.
I had a chance to visit with him (briefly) last Thanksgiving, forty years after graduation ... and while early-onset dementia had started, our 15 minute visit was precious ... I felt I had completed-a-circle.
Requiescat-in-pace.
November 10, 2015
Father Boesel was a wonderful priest and servant of the Lord. He came to our families home regularly to visit, sometimes for dinner. When he visited he came with smiles and blessings. He left only joy.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
And let perpetual life shine upon him.
Steve Lowe
November 10, 2015
A very wonderful kind man. RIP Father.
Charlie Clute
November 10, 2015
He is with the heavenly Holy Family now.
Keith Armstrong
November 10, 2015
Msgr. Boesel was a huge part of our lives as the Chaplain at Holy Family High School. His warmth, humanity, and caring nature was always front and center in his interaction with students. As part of the first class at Holy Family, it was a unique and life-changing experience. Msgr. Boesel played a major making Holy Family what it was and he was instrumental in helping to shape the lives of many young people. May Msgr. Boesel rest in peace.
Mary DiBenedetto
November 10, 2015
I spent many hours talking to Father Boesel in his office while attending Holy Family High School (class of 1975)...such a nice, warmhearted, understanding man.
Elisa Garcia
November 10, 2015
Thanks for your years of support of the OLM Folk Group. You allowed us to bring contemporary music to the parish and bring a whole new generartion closer to the church--The Folk Group kept me involved at a time when the church could have easily lost me. Thanks for your leadership.
Vicki Elefante Tureski
November 10, 2015
Rest peacefully Rev. Msgr. Boesel. Attended many masses at Our Lady of Mercy while growing up. My parents, at ages 87 and 90, are still parishioners. Thank you for your service and devotion. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. God bless you all.
Virginia Brown
November 10, 2015
Safe Home you have earned a place of rest. The Brown Family
Paul Borowski
November 10, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the family of Rev. Msgr James Boesel. He had been a weekend priest for many years in the early days of St. Thomas More Church of Hauppauge. He was a good man.
The Borowski family
joseph crowley
November 10, 2015
I remember fr. boesel when I was a student at holy family . he was a great man. kind and caring.
Paula S
November 10, 2015
I remember Fr Boesel with fondness from my childhood when he was at St. Patrick's in Glen Cove. Right before my 1st day of 1st grade my mom was accidentally severely injured by a dog. The dog jumped up to greet her and tore her face from the cheek to chin. She spent days in bed with her face wrapped like a mummy. She insisted on taking me for my first school day. When Fr Boesel saw her he took my hand and sent her home. He stayed with me until all the other parents left there kids? He was a wonderful compassionate man. May God embrace his soul and sweep him into heaven.
rosemary kopczynski
November 10, 2015
Father Boesel was at St. Patrick's in Glen Cove when I went to school there many years ago. I remember him as a gentle man who always had a smile and a kind word for all the students. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.
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