David G. Bosland

Funeral information

Home: Basking Ridge, NJ Place of Birth: Providence, RI
Date of Death: January 26, 2010 Birthdate: July 31, 1936
Age: 73

Service information: Friday, January 29, 2010 7:30 PM Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home, Basking Ridge, NJ

Visitation: Friday, January 29, 2010 2-4 & 6-8pm at Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home, Basking Ridge, NJ

Biography

David G. Bosland, 73, of Bridgewater, N.J. and Block Island, R.I., passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, in Bridgewater, New Jersey, after a short illness.
He will be deeply missed by Caroline M. Bosland, his wife of 52 years; four sons, Brian Bosland of Hillsborough, N.J., Carl Bosland and wife Sharon Cornelius of Denver, Colorado, Mark and wife Gina Bosland of Colts Neck, New Jersey, and Kenneth and wife Wendi Bosland of North Attleboro, M.A; six wonderful grandchildren, Lindsey, Julie, Ellen, Benjamin, Henry, and Marta; two loving siblings, brother Paul C. Bosland and wife Kathleen of Amelia Island, FL and Stowe, Vermont, and sister Ann King and husband Irving King of Noank, CT and Amelia Island, FL; and many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. He is predeceased by his loving parents, Chelcie and Betty Bosland; and his loving sister Martha Armstrong.
Dave was born in Providence, RI on July 31, 1936. He graduated from Lockwood High School in 1954. He spent many joyful summers of his youth in Waubay, South Dakota, his father's hometown. Dave's love of Block Island, RI began in his teens as a bell-hop at the former Ocean View Hotel. He graduated from his beloved Brown University in 1958, following in the footsteps of his loving brother Paul, and his father, Chelcie, who was chair of the Brown University Economics Department. After graduation, Dave took a position with the Consolidated Edison Company of New York. He retired from Con Ed as an executive 35 years later. Dave loved golf, walking, sailing, singing in the Block Island Ecumenical choir, and salt water fishing with his sons and grandchildren. He was involved with many charitable organizations throughout his life, including the Boy Scouts of America, the Jaycees, the Block Island Nature Conservancy, and the Block Island Residence Association.
Viewing times are Friday, January 29, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home, 101 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Mary D. Fund, PO Box 323, Block Island, RI 02807 and/or the Nature Conservancy of Block Island, RI, 352 High Street, Block Island, RI 02807. For more information please call the Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home at 908-766-0250.


The Bassingers January 28, 2010
Dear Mrs. Bosland and family, We are so sad to hear of Dave's passing. We will miss him. Especially his warm personality and joy of being around friends and family. I recall fond memories of Dave as someone who always had a smile, was ready with a quick laugh or positive comment, and made everyone feel welcomed and appreciated. Not to mention being one of BRHS East's No.1 sports fan! Like Mark, while at the time I found it embarrassing as a teenager on the playing field to say "Yup, that's my Dad up there", I frequently recall and cherish those days of listening to those loud mouth Dad's in the stands (Big Al included), telling the ref he was blind, he needed glasses, or worse. And then there were the Mom's flushed with embarrassment huddling three rows over trying to look as if they didn't know those crazy husbands. I think I recall a few technical fouls given to the home team fans..... Looking back, these are some of our greatest memories that Mark and I love to recall and laugh about now that we are Dad's going through the same experience. The best part is as Dad's now, we can truly appreciate how much our Dad's loved us kids and were willing to support us in whatever we did. From all The Bassinger's we share our deepest sympathies and prayers and will always remember what a great friend, Dad, and a fan of life Dave was.

marilyn j. nielsen January 28, 2010
Mr. Bosland was a very special Vice President. I worked at Indian Point and he was the VP for Trans. & Stores when they took over the Indian Point warehouse. He was a gentlemen and the men who worked for me were very impressed with how down to earth he was -- as I also was. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was too young to leave us. I'm sure he will be missed very much by family and friends.

Connie Wetzler February 8, 2010
My husband and I were so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a true gentleman with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew and worked with him.

margaret quigley February 23, 2010
the most beautiful,kindest,gentles person i no. i will miss you