Alexander Bogach

BOGACH, Alexander passed away June 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dimitry Bogach and Helen Tokaroff Bogach and brother, John Victor Bogach. He is survived by his wife Rose Bogach; three sisters, Olga Steckler, Larissa Bogach and Vera Gropper; a niece and nephew; two stepdaughters, Janie (Dene) Burton and Cheryl (Tom) Edmondson. Alexander was the Inventor of Eleven Inventions, mostly educational which were largely for the use by people who travel and school children learning to understand word meanings. He was concerned by all Health Issues and read anything relating to Health around the World, determined to contribute whatever he could to promote good Health. He also authored fifteen songs, writing lyrics and music. As a trumpet player he won a scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music, competing with many High School students throughout the City of Boston. He taught dancing and trained teachers in the art of fine Ballroom Dancing for Arthur Murray and the Fred Astaire Dance Studios. In 1978 he organized Wholesale Jewelry & Gift Company called MANNITOBA of BOSTON, with 9 salespeople, covering the South Eastern United States. Alexander was a kind and loving person who was respected by everyone he knew, and was very compassionate gentleman who will be missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm, Thursday June 12, 2014 with the family receiving friends 2 hours prior to the service at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home-Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33618. Online condolences may be expressed at www.blountcurrycarrollwood.com. Arrangements under the direction of Blount & Curry FH-Carrollwood, TAMPA, FL.