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- Walter J. Bos, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18th, 2018 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Margaret (Ryan) Bos.
Walter attended local schools and graduated from Bishop Duffy High School. He married his beloved wife, Carol A. (Farbo) Bos on April 4, 1964 at the former Our Lady of Rosary Church. Mr. Bos worked over 35 years in the retail industry including 12 years with the Peter J. Schmidt Wholesale Company where he achieved the level of Vice President of Operations. He was also a local professional wrestler, wrestling under the names as the “Executioner,” the “Crusher” and the “Polish Peacock.” In his leisure time, he enjoyed reading, attending his children and grandchildren’s school and sporting events, playing Words with Friends, cheering on his favorite professional sports teams and collecting Michael Jordan paraphernalia. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his loving family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Bos is survived by his children, Christopher (Amy) Bos, Kevin (Diane) Bos, Lisa Marie Bos; grandchildren, Peter, Brandi, Caitlyn and Danielle. He is also survived by one sister and one brother, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 21st from 3- 8 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls. Walter’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 A.M. in Holy Family Parish at Mt. Carmel Church, 27th and Independence Avenue. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Bos requested that memorial offerings be made to Holy Family Parish or to Sacred Heart Villa, www.shvilla.org. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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