Bossie, James L., 67, May 13, 2013. Interment held in Linwood Cemetery, Colchester. Arrangements by D’Esopo Funeral Home, Conn.
James Linwood Bossie, 67, of Colchester, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in Stockholm, Maine on August 18, 1945, to Fred and Ida (Raymond) Bossie. He graduated from Caribou High School and served honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
James married Deborah A. Salisbury on April 24, 1972. For 23 years, he owned and operated Bossie’s Night Owl Express, LLC, an overnight courier service. He was a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of Stonewall Village Condominium Assoc. in Guilford, NH.
Jimmy had a great love for sports. He was a talented 10-pin bowler who achieved multiple perfect games, entitling him to membership in the 300-club. He was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed boating, fishing and golf. He was a loyal fan and season ticket holder of the Boston Red Sox. Coaching youth soccer, football and baseball was one of his passions. But more than anything else, he loved his family. Jimmy was a proud, loyal, exceptional husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years; his children, Danielle Bossie and fiancé, Jesse Raymond, of Colchester, Patrick James O’Marra and fiancé, Erin Weiner, of Colchester, Erin Wissler and husband, Scott, of Colchester, Shannon Trombino and husband, Angelo, of East Hampton, Robert O’Marra and wife, Tina, of Torrington, Sean O’Marra of Hershey, PA and Kayce Barrett and husband, James, of Cromwell; twelve grandchildren, Josh, Katie, Kyle, Baylee, Rylee, Braden, Annabel, Aidan, Avery, James, Jack, and Kylee. “Tin” also leaves behind his sister, Julie and husband, John, of Caribou, and beloved nieces and nephews, Justin, Jessica, Mat, Donna, Les, Marie, Jaime, Jeff, Tamara, Rod, Robin, Mark, Steven, Roxanne, Renee, and their families. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ida; a brother, Danny; two sisters Dolores Cote and Barbara Morin; and his niece, Stephanie Tsolas.
Funeral services were held on May 18, 2013, with a mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 47 West High Street, East Hampton. Burial with military honors followed at Linwood Cemetery, Colchester. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.
