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Barbara Bossone Obituary

Barbara Lowndes Bossone, 81, wife of the late Guido J. Bossone of Norwalk, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Born on June 13, 1934 in Norwalk, she was the daughter of the late Asa and Catherine Mason Lowndes. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Norwalk. She graduated from Norwalk High School and went on to work for the Bundy Corporation, where she was employed for over twenty years. After her retirement, Barbara donated her time to the local AARP Chapter for a number of years. Barbara is survived by her children Marc and his wife Renee of Milford, CT, Christopher “Skip” and his wife Eileen of Fairfield, CT and Karen Geitz of Greenwich, CT. She is also survived by four grandchildren Scott, Christopher, Bobby and Steven and by her great granddaughter Isabella. In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased in life by her brother Edward Lowndes and her sister Catherine Cotaling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 7, at 10:00 am in St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to a local homeless shelter or food bank of your choice. Please visit www.collins-funeral.com to leave condolences.

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Published by The Hour from Jul. 30 to Aug. 5, 2015.

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August 5, 2015

Bossone Family
Our prayers are with you.
Boccuzzi Family

Jan Mete

July 31, 2015

Karen...My deepest sympathy to all of you with the passing of Mom....Her pain and suffering is now over and, she is in the hands of God.....

Sheila Wolfe

July 31, 2015

Dear Skip, Marc and Karen,

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Lori Capobianco

July 31, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Keep the good memories close to your heart...My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Hugs

July 30, 2015

My deepest condolences to your family,
Our prayers and thought are with you, it is never easy to lose a loved one who is so dear to your heart, May you draw comfort from God, who will sustain you and give you peace .2 Corn 1:3,4

George Bolton

July 30, 2015

Sear Skip,
Sorry to read of your Mothers passing. She sounds like a kind and generous person. You and your family are in our prayers

Jeff Mangels

July 30, 2015

Dear Marc, Skip and Karen,
We're sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Your family will be in our prayers. I remember all the pleasant times we all spent together and what great people your mom and dad were. It's those memories that help us through these times. May GOD bless you all.

July 30, 2015

God Bless you all. Sending our condolences.
Hugs, Sheila & Todd Sweet

Kathy Higgins

July 30, 2015

Karen, Marc and Skip,
So very sorry for your loss. Your Mom is at peace. Prayers to you and the family.
Kathy Hope Higgins

July 30, 2015

Our condolences to you all. Keeping you in our prayers. Lots of happy memories from Hyatt Ave.

Linda ( Lasprogato) & Rikki Ball

Elaine Sansone

July 30, 2015

Dear Karen,
Very sorry to read of your mother's passing. We extend our sympathy to you and your family. Your mom shall be remembered in our prayers.
David, Elaine Sansone and family

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