Gerald R. Bosak, Sr.

Gerald R. Bosak Sr., owner of Bosak Funeral Home, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Barbara Ann (Capalbo) Bosak. Born on June 25, 1942 and raised in Stamford, CT, he was the son of the late Frank Joseph Bosak Jr. and Dorothy C. Graham. He graduated from the Holy Name of Jesus School, Trinity Catholic High School and the McAllister School of Embalming in NY. Jerry continued the family business taking over after his father’s death in 1965. He served in the Army National Guard, was an Honorary member, and 2018 Man of the Year recipient of the Holy Name Athletic Club as well as member of the Lafayette Assembly, Fourth Degree, St. Augustine’s Council, Knight of Columbus. He was also a longtime member of the National Funeral Director Association and the Connecticut Funeral Director Association. His passion to be involved in community organizations allowed him the opportunity to share his wisdom, sense of humor, and was always able to bring a smile to those around him. Especially to his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. He loved antique cars, fly fishing, and politics. His most memorable attribute was that he took pride in his attention to detail in everything he touched. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Barbara Ann; his three children, and two grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters a brother, and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son David Matthew Bosak. In lieu of flowers, to honor his life, please consider making a donation in memory of his son David Matthew Bosak to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org . The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff who cared for him at Stamford Hospital Bennett Cancer Center. We are grateful for the exceptional care and comfort provided and the emotional support you showed our family. A Requiem High Mass will be celebrated and officiated by Rev. Fr. Pawel M. Hrebenko at 11am on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 325 Washington Blvd, in Stamford, CT. His internment to follow at St. John Cemetery, 25 Camp Avenue in Darien, CT. If you wish to make an online remembrance for the family, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com .

Gerald R. Bosak, Sr.

June 25, 1942 - August 14, 2024