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Gerard J. Bossé, 73

Gerard J. Bossé, 73, of Lancaster, formerly of Newton, NJ, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at The Glenn at Willow Valley. Born in Waterville, Maine, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Jeannette Proulx Bossé.

Gerard was married to Annette Morin Bossé for 51 years.

Gerard served in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1967, and then became a Commercial Pilot for United Airlines for 30 years and retired in 1996.

He was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

Gerard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather. He was a self-reliant learner, “jack of all trades” and a strong advocate for Pro-life, especially for protection of preborn children.

A devout Catholic, he had a special devotion to the Holy Love Ministries, Maranatha Spring and Shrine in Elyria, Ohio where he often volunteered his services and talents. Our Blessed Mother guided him to Jesus on May 5, her feast day- Mary Refuge of Holy Love.

Surviving besides his wife are four children: Cheryl A. wife of Ronald Jordan, Hopewell Junction, NY, Dr. Christopher G. husband of Dr. Myhanh Bossé, Doylestown, Therese E. Bossé, Saratoga Springs, NY, Michael D. husband of Dawn Bossé, Huntersville, NC., six grandchildren: Dana Jordan, Colin Jordan, Patrick Jordan, Valerie Bossé, Leslie Bossé, Justin Bossé and two sisters: Rachel Morrissette and Jeanne Roy.

Gerard was preceded in death by two brothers; Fernand Bossé and Ludwin Bossé.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 11:30AM with Rev Mark Weiss and Rev. A. Richard Carton as Concelebrants. There will be a viewing at the church on Monday from 10:00-11:30AM. A board will be available for family and friends to affix photos, notes or other remembrances. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 10:00AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pennsylvania Pro-life Federation, 4800 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home. To send online condolences, please visit, SnyderFuneralHome.com

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.  We know he is in a better place looking down on all his loved ones.
May god bless all of you,

Kathy and Bob Morano and Family (Good friends of Cheryl and Ron)

I am so sorry.  I remember Uncle Gerard as a lovely man, dashingly handsome, with a wonderful smile.  Aunt Annette, I send my love to you, the children and grandchildren–what a beautiful legacy he has left!  Hugs to all.
Vicki Bosse

Mrs. Bosse and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Bosse.  Mom called to let me know, and I remembered many fond memories of your family.  Although many years have passed, please accept my condolences.

Kathy Craudell-Miller
Huntersville, NC

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  May the Lord walk with you through this difficult journey.
Liz & Chris Killoy

God be with you during this difficult time.
May the memories of good times shared sustain the family as you celebrate the life of Gerry.
Skip (UAL retired) and Billie Fairman
Nazareth, PA

LARRY ANDI WANT TO OFFER YOU OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND.
NOELLA   memerep@myfairpoint.net

Annette and Family,
Tom & I send our deepest condolences on Gerry’s passing. He left behind a thousand moments that we will always treasure. Moments we spent together at the shrine, being together. Gerry in his yellow overalls, his affectionate smile, & bear hugs! He was kind, thoughtful & fun to be around. He has been missed and we will never be the same without him.  
Please know that you are in so many thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. In Holy & Divine Love,
Tom & Barbara Assad

Our prayers and sympathies are with your family.
Carmine Polizzo & Family

Dear Annette and Family,
we heard of your husband’s passing via the UAL group. 
We have lost touch with you over the years, but treasure the good times we had in the Air Force.
Our Prayers go out to all of you and hope that your years together will sustain you…
Many good wishes to you,
John and Dianne Baczynski

Dear Annette,
It has been many years since our husbands served in the Air Force where we met in Great Falls,MT. This is Carol Lingo and I speak for both Bud and I when I say how sorry we were to hear of Gerry’s passing. We pray that our Blessed Mother will comfort you and your family at this time and keep you always in God’s care.
In Christ,
Carol and Bud Lingo.

My prayers are with you and I will pray for Gerry too!  Our kids went to school at Rev. Brown in Sparta with some of yours.  I flew with Gerry from time to time and always enjoyed his company and admired his ability. 
Ed Griffith UAL 1956-1991

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  I have so many fond memories of time spent with your family, and still tell stories about the many nights the adults spent drinking "lemonade."  We will be thinking about all of you in the days ahead, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. 

Love,
Chris, Lisa (Mills), Ryan, Josh & Hailey Acierno

Dear Aunt Annette ~

Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Love –
Peter (Bosse) and Cynthia Geria

My love to Aunt Annette and my cousins. Wish we lived closer.  You are all in my heart. 
Jacki Day, Solon, Maine.

Annette and family, we share in your sorrow at this sad time.  God’s blessing to all of you.
Goodbye to our wonderful friend with whom we shared lots of laughter, good times watching both of our families children grow and mature and, also, in times of sadness.
Our prayers are with you, Gerry, as you journey home to God and eternal rest.
Love, John & Lorraine

Please know that I and all of us at Holy Love will miss Gerry very much.  I can’t tell you how much we always joyfully anticipated Annette and Gerry’s arrival here to help us with the big events.  Gerry always came into the Prayer Center with a big smile and affectionate hugs for everyone.  The holy love in his heart lit up the whole center. He and Annette were tireless volunteers.  We truly appreciated all of Gerry’s love and generosity shown to us, the pilgrims and Blessed Mother.  We will miss him tremendously, but we also celebrate with him for his new eternal life.

With love,  Mary Ann Augustine

Dear Aunt Annette –
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Ginny Kazersky

Dear Annette and Family,
Our sympathy in the loss of Gerry; he was a good friend and neighbor.
Sincerely,
Kathy Trexler
Janell and Michael Kallimanis

Sorry about your loss Chris.  Our prayers are with you. 
The Saxes

Dear Family,
I and my wife worked with Gerry at UAL, most notably flying the DC-10 out of Newark. We will miss Gerry and we offer our condolences.
Bill Muller, JFKFO
Lynn Muller, EWRSW

Mike,

So truly sorry to hear about your father.  I’d driven by his house every day for so many years [i’m just miles down the road] and was saddened when a year or so ago a noticed a "for sale" sign in the yard…I knew your folks had been there since "forever," at least since the days of St. Joseph’s school…
Before I even read the obituary in the NJ Herald, I had always remembered that your dad was a pilot, and i remember how that made such an impression on me as a child…even more so years later as I developed my own irrational "fear of flying."  Fascinating to me how pilots would navigate the heavens at night in a steel vessel, in the same way you or i would navigate main street…
Just wanted you know that while it had been many many years since i had seen your dad, i had always admired and remembered him to this day.

My most heartfelt condolences, Mike. And to your family.
Matt Proulx
mtpblds@yahoo.com

Dear Annette and Family: 
So sorry to read about your husband in the Morning Sentinel.
He was way to young. 
My condolences to you and your family.
This is from an old friend from Mount Merici.
We sat together at lunch for 4 years.
Hope you are managing well.
Muriel Reny Grenier

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