James Linwood Bossie

James Linwood Bossie, 67, of Colchester, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in Stockholm, ME on August 18, 1945 to Fred and Ida (Raymond) Bossie. He graduated from Caribou High School in Caribou, ME. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. James was married to Deborah A. Salisbury on April 24, 1972 and they were married 41 years. Jimmy was the Owner and Operator of Bossie's Night Owl Express, LLC; an overnight courier service for the past 23 years. He was a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of Stonewall Village Condominium Assoc. in Guilford, NH. Jimmy had a great love for all sports. He was a talented 10-pin bowler and achieved multiple perfect games, which made him a member of the 300-club. He was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed boating, fishing and golf. He was a loyal fan and season ticket holder of the Boston Red Sox and was very involved in coaching youth soccer, football and baseball. More than anything, he loved his family. James was a proud, loyal, exceptional husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his children, Danielle Bossie and her fiancé Jesse Raymond of Colchester, Patrick James O'Marra and his fiancé Erin Weiner of Colchester, Erin Wissler and her husband Scott of Colchester, Shannon Trombino and her husband Angelo of East Hampton, Robert O'Marra and his wife Tina of Torrington, Sean O'Marra of Hershey, PA and Kayce Barrett and her husband James of Cromwell; and his twelve grandchildren, Josh, Katie, Kyle, Baylee, Rylee, Braden, Annabel, Aidan, Avery, James, Jack, and Kylee. ""Tin"" also leaves behind his sister Julie Cook and her husband John of Caribou, ME and beloved nieces and nephews, Justin Cook, Jessica and Mathew Stevens, Donna and Les Hardgrove, Marie and Jaime Agudelo, Jeff and Tamara Cote, and Rod and Robin Cote and their families. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ida; his brother, Daniel; his two sisters Dolores Cote and Barbara Morin; and his niece Stephanie Tsolas. Jimmy's family wishes to thank the staffs of Hartford Hospital and the Bride Brook Rehab Center for their dedication and compassion.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 18, 2013 with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, 47 West High Street (Route 66), East Hampton. Burial with military honors will follow at Linwood Cemetery, Colchester. (Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church on Saturday morning). Jimmy's family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, May 17, from 4-7:30 p.m. at the D'Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Memorial donations in Jimmy's name may be made to The Stephanie Marie Tsolas Memorial Media Arts and Photography Scholarship at The South Windsor Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 197, South Windsor, CT 06074. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.