Obituary of Edward Bernard Bose

Edward Bernard Bose, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, engineer, inventor, lay minister, coach, and patriarch, passed away the morning of December 6, 2018.  He was 89. A perpetual pioneer, Ed's life was marked by his many achievements, on the sea and in the sky, in science and in leisure, at home and abroad, for his friends, and for his country.

Ed was born on August 14, 1929, to Polish immigrants Adam and Mary (Gabrus) Bose in Old Westbury, Long Island, NY.  He was proud of his Polish heritage, learning its language and culture. He grew up on Long Island and graduated from Westbury High School in 1947.

A U.S.  Navy veteran, Ed earned his "dolphins" as a qualified submariner, and served on the USS Diodon SS-349, operating off the West Coast during the Korean War.

He received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh in 1955, where he also played football and was a three-year varsity letterman, playing in the 1955 Sugar Bowl game. An outstanding center, Ed was offered a contract to play for the Green Bay Packers. While attending college, Edward met Nancy Sylvester of Derry, Pennsylvania. They married on November 25, 1954, and in 1957 they moved to Akron. In 1959, they moved to Stow, where they raised their eight children.             

Ed continued his education receiving a Master of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Akron. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace and Loral Corporation for 33 years. During his distinguished career, he worked on long range antennas systems, CAD machine programs, battery technology, the F-15 flight simulator, pressure suits, and airships. His team researched and developed new technologies for airships in pilot controls, flight propulsion, navigation, and communication. While at Aerospace, he held or shared in a number of patents, and served as Engineering Manager of Mechanical Product Engineering and as Engineering Manager of Airships during the FAA Certification of the SPIRIT of AKRON    Airship. He was a past president of The Goodyear Foreman's Club and retired in 1990. Not content with merely designing airships, Ed was also private pilot, and past President of Aerofliers, Inc. (formerly Wingfoot Flyers Club).

Ed was a long-time active member of Holy Family Parish, where he served on the Pastoral Council, was a coach of CYO high school boys' basketball, and a lay minister. He was a member of Cuyahoga Falls Knights of Columbus Council 2362, a past Grand Knight of Stow Council 4642, and 4th Degree member of Msgr. Joseph O'Keefe Assembly.

An avid golfer and a charter member of Greater Summit Senior Golf Association (GSSGA), Ed was admired for his pro-level long drives. He loved working in his garden and maintained an "Adopt a Spot" community garden for many years for the City of Stow Parks Department. He loved sports, especially his Pitt Panthers football, where he stayed connected with teammates as a member of the "Pitt Rocks" alumni society. He loved taking on projects, wood working, and problem solving. His annual 4th of July party, which ran for more than 60 years, will be fondly remembered by anyone who had the pleasure of attending.

Ed's family meant everything to him. He was never happier than when he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed attending many an event that they participated in. Ed and Nancy hosted many a Sunday brunch after mass, so the entire family could get together and visit. He was Dad, Grandpa, cook, coach, counselor, volunteer, and mentor. He loved telling stories of his life, and at times you may have found yourself among his captivated audiences. Ed was the eminent patriarch of our family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bernard, and sister Helen (Anthony) Litka. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Sylvester); eight children: Karen (Michael) Rusnak, Pamela Bose, Susan Bose, Edward, Jr. (Lisa) Bose, Rebecca Bose, Michele (Brian) Fowkes, Thomas Bose, Sr., Jennifer (Chris) Schrickel, and like a daughter, Tammy Jirous; fifteen grandchildren: Adam Rusnak, Alison (Adam) Pritts, Emily Rusnak, Anna and Jessie Bose, Madeline Bose, Sarah, Lauren, and Ethan Fowkes, Abigail, Mackenzie, Paige, and Nicholas Schrickel, Thomas, Jr., and Jeffrey (Vanessa) Bose; three great-grandchildren: Ryan, Cora, and Henry; brother Adam (Stella, deceased) Bose of Hicksville, NY, and many relatives, nieces and nephews from the Connecticut, New Jersey/Long Island, NY area, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews from the Derry/Latrobe, PA area.

Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home for visitation Sunday 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 PM. Mass of the Christian Burial Monday 11 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, Fr. Kevin Klonowski celebrant. PLEASE MEET AND FORM PROCESSION AT THE CHURCH. Burial Silver Springs Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church.