[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 63 (Monday, April 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF JOSEPH C. BOSCO

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 11, 2022

  Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, it is with great sorrow that I rise 
today to honor the life of the late Joseph ``Joey'' Bosco, a lifelong 
Enfield, Connecticut resident who passed on April 1st, 2022, at the age 
of 60.
  Born to Angelo Bosco and Mary Diana Bosco in 1962 in Springfield, 
Massachusetts, just across the Connecticut border, Joey was destined to 
be an irreplaceable member of the Enfield community. Upon graduating 
from Enfield High School in 1980, Joey remained in Enfield where he 
became the co-owner of Bosco Automotive Inc. Joey was memorable for his 
dedication to his town and family.
  Having lived all his life in Enfield, his love for his town was 
reflected through the many hours of dedicated public service to the 
Town of Enfield. Joey served as a member of the Enfield Town Council 
for more than 14 years and on several other community boards throughout 
the years. He was especially notable as a member of the Board of 
Directors for the Four Town Fair. He spent many hours planning leading 
up to the fair, the main event of which for him was always meant to be 
an opportunity to connect with family and friends.
  Apart from his constant service to his town, Joey spent his free time 
on the beach, at car shows, and on his farm. Friday nights Joey was 
known to be at the Country Diner with his family and friends talking 
for hours. The most rewarding title to Joey is being a ``Papa'' to his 
four loving grandchildren, Charlotte, Waylon Joseph, Oliver, and 
Reagan.
  Madam Speaker, it is an incredible honor to represent constituents as 
loyal to the future of their community as Joey Bosco. Though Joey's 
legacy and character will continue to have a ripple effect as a force 
of altruism, particularly for those who knew him in the Enfield 
community, his loss and what it means for the region cannot be 
understated. I had the opportunity to get to know him at community 
events-parades and veteran's ceremonies. Walking beside him, I saw 
firsthand how revered he was by neighbors, customers, first responders 
and fellow public officials. We were different parties, but on a 
personal level he was very cordial and down to earth. I really enjoyed 
spending time with him. As difficult as it is for us to process his 
passing, it is worth finding solace in the impact that his life will 
have upon the local community as well as his surviving family and loved 
ones, namely his devoted wife Jackie, and daughters, Jacquelyn M. 
Siekiera and her husband Zachary, Jessica M. Bosco, Jamie Jo Bosco and 
her spouse, Isaac Velazquez, and considered son in law, Ben Hebert, and 
his four cherished grandchildren. Joey also leaves behind brothers, 
John and Angelo, and sister, Rori, as well as numerous extended family 
members and friends.
  To that end, I ask that the entire House join me in setting Joseph 
Bosco's name further into stone, and to recognize his life of 
incredible service to the Enfield community.

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