ouis “Lou” Bova died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his home at Atria Assisted Living in Grapevine Texas at the age of 88. Lou is survived by his children, Rocco (Mimi) Bova of Keller and Anna Bova Vecomnskie of W. Babylon NY, His grandchildren, Kathryn (Jon) Wong, Daniel Bova, Richie Vecomnskie, Olivia Bova (Marcus Pittman, fiancé), and His great-grandson Angelo Vecomnskie. He is preceded in death by his parents Rocco Bova (1954) and Anna Bruno Bova (1963) and his beloved wife Maria Quinci Bova (2009), his sisters Rose Pellegrino and Madeline Pellegrino.
Lou was born on September 7, 1929 in Brooklyn NY to Rocco and Anna Bova. He married Maria his childhood sweetheart in 1952 and moved to an apartment above the family store named Rocco Bova’s, in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Lou grew up in this store always working alongside his dad. Upon his dad’s death Lou, and Maria, continued to run the store with their children at their side. They were taught the skills that Lou knew all too well, how to run a successful business, make bread, pizzas, and of course all of the Italian recipes his family brought with them from Calabria Italy. Lou’s children remember him as a man who took care of his family, friends and community through kindness, fairness and of course food. Lou was a real friend to everyone he met. In 1964 he moved the family to Woodbury Long Island. He ran the family business until 1982 when he retired and moved to Palm Beach Florida. He lived there until Maria passed away. Shortly thereafter he moved to Texas to be closer to family. Lou was an active member of the National Guard stationed at Camp Drum in Watertown NY. He served for 11 years as a Master Sergeant in charge of his own kitchen. Lou was a very skilled chef and often shared his recipes with anyone who asked to give them a try. He was a great story teller and could captivate people for hours with his tales of Italian characters, and life, in New York City. His favorite entertainers were Dean Martin and Tony Bennett. During Happy Hours at Atria he could be found in front of a crowd entertaining his friends with song and dance.
A Viewing is scheduled for July 14, 2018, 1-4 pm at Bluebonnet Hill Funeral Home in Colleyville with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lou’s life. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bluebonnethills.com
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to:Mother Cabrini Mission Foundation in Remembrance of Louis Bova 222 East 19th Street Suite 5E New York, New York 10003
The family would like to thank all of the staff at Atria Assisted Living for their loving care, attention and dedication to Lou and to all of their residents; also the Staff at THPC, hospice, for their kindness and care these last few months. These very special people with this particular calling should always be respected and acknowledged, Thank You from the bottom of our hearts.
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