Bosco, Richard Joseph
July 27, 1938 – June 21, 2024
At age 85, Richard, also known as Sonny, passed away peacefully at home. Predeceased by parents, Dominic and Frances Bosco. Richard is survived by his adoring wife of almost 35 years, Pamela (Bruehl) Bosco; daughter, Christina Scribani; son, Gregory (Nancy) Bosco; stepdaughter, Elizabeth (Thad) Tellier; stepson, David Key; sister, Marianne (Jim) Eckl; granddaughters, Haley (Dustin) Newell and Alana Scribani (Joe); grandsons, Leo and Owen Tellier; nephew, Jim (Jodi) Eckl; niece, Charlene (Rolf) VandeVaart; sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Dan) Wellbourn and Debbie (Dave) Norton; several great nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Richard graduated from West High School in 1956 where he was recognized as All-Scholastic in baseball, football, and basketball, leaving a great legacy in local sports. He also had a signed contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. Richard honorably served his country in Korea. Richard was a Supervisor at American Airlines for many years and retired from Eastman Kodak Company.
The family would like to thank Dr. Richard Constantino who has taken great care of Richard for so many years. Thank you to the North Greece Fire Department for assisting multiple times when Richard needed help. Thank you also to Rochester Regional Health Hospice & Palliative Care staff for their kindness and patience as we navigated home care for Richard.
At Richard’s request, no calling hours or service will be held.
Donations in Richard’s name may be made to: Association of the Blind & Visually Impaired, www.goodwillfingerlakes.org/give, Lollypop Farm, www.lollypop.org, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org
My Dear Pam and Beloved Family,
We are all blessed to have had this lovely man enter and enrich our lives. We thank God for him as he enters into the loving arms of the angels and those who have gone before. Know that the depth of your sadness reflects the boundless love he had for you and take comfort in knowing that you will see him again. His beautiful smile warms my heart even now.
Richard is one of the great ones and his memory will sustain you. Peace be with all who love him.
Thank you
Christina and family. So sad to hear of your dad’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May the memories and good times remain in your hearts forever.
Thank you, Jan
Chris and Greg, I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. Some of my greatest childhood memories were playing basketball at St. Margaret Mary’s and baseball at 40&1 with your Dad coaching.
Such a great guy! My deepest condolences to you and your family,
Thank you, Mark. Those were great times with your family as well. Hope you are well, Chris
Pam, Christina and Marianne,
Our condolences!!! We remember Dick very well from our days together on Flint St. in the 19th ward here in Rochester.
We thought of him often.
Fred and Lyn (Harmon) Neary
Thank you Fred. I do remember those days.
Marianne
so sorry to hear of Dicks passing.. went all through West High with him and watched him as QB, point guard, first base. and knowing he was a Great Yankee fan. He was also my son Michael’s God Father in 1961. Rest in peace buddie, Don Heifferon.
Thank you
The Veterans Outreach Center extends our deepest sympathy in Richard’s passing.
We acknowledge and are truly grateful for his service to our country.
Our thoughts are with Richard’s family and friends at this sad time.