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Amanda Quaintance posted a condolence
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Say hello to Pete for me, dear friend. ♥️ My heart will always hold a special place in it for Toni and the Bosco family.
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Iris Arenson-Fuller posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2020
I just sat and watched the video and cried anew. Toni was one of the women I most admired. I met her at a very difficult time in my life, when I was a young widow raising my kids alone. Her spirit , beauty, support and wisdom helped me through some extremely tough times. She inspired me in so many way and was a role model for me. I had few to emulate in those days, in my terrifying new role as a widow and single mom. She was a comfort and a bright light in my world. It is so rare to find a friend with the talents, brilliance, deep compassion and beautiful soul that I found in Toni. While I had not seen her in some time, she was and will continue to be very precious and important to me.
With great love and condolences to all of the family,
Iris J. Arenson-Fuller, Bloomfield, CT
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Margee Minier Posted Apr 23, 2020 at 5:53 PM
Iris, your words here are beyond beautiful and so tremendously touching! Infinite thanks. She was the same for me, so I have not only lost my mother, but all that you have expressed here! Sending tremendous love right back to you as we keep this bond of humanity and connection that my mother so valued, forever alive in our hearts..
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Jean Maalouf posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2020
It was our common interest in the remarkable Teilhard de Chardin’s vision that started the connection with Antoinette Bosco many years ago. At a Chinese restaurant was the beginning of a long, high-yielding, and rewarding journey in the intellectual world of mysticism, philosophy, theology, ecclesiology, political science, human rights, peace, and faith and culture issues. She gave me several of her books and I gave her several of my books. Then I closely followed her editorial columns, and she closely followed the progress of my writings, and she reviewed some of my books with her brilliant mind, generous heart, and distinguished colorful style—just the way she was. She was what the rose was. No one ever asked the rose to be red, beautiful, and generous in filling the garden with beauty and fragrance. It just does. Antoinette did not wait to be asked to be good, kind, and empathetic. She just did what she was.
How lucky a person is if he or she had a chance in a lifetime to meet a person with whom a conversation seemed always as if it was just starting. I had this rare privilege with Antoinette. Since she was a woman of great intelligence and culture, and she was multi-talented and gifted in many diverse areas, it was so easy and pleasant to discuss many topics with refined analysis, depth, and attention to details and nuances. Whether we agreed or not, the result was always certain; we grew in respect and appreciation for each other and for an authentic and constructive dialogue. And what was more certain than ever was our uncompromising conclusion that God was, is, and will always be in all things, that God is charge, and that God is the Alpha and the Omega.
I will continue to pray for the eternal repose of the one who was a woman of distinguished wholeness, excellence, and humanity. I will also pray for the family and friends she left behind. And I am sure that she is now in a better place with the Good Lord, and she is praying for us as well. Thank God for our belief in the mystical body of Christ and the communion of saints.
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Margee Minier Posted Apr 16, 2020 at 9:23 AM
Dearest Jean, I feel speechless reading what you have so exquisitely expressed here about my mom. Obviously when you met, it was the joining of two compassionate hearts, for all, for all humanity, and two brilliant minds. I did research on Teilhard de Chardin in the Bibliothèque de Paris for my mom during my years living in Paris. A few years back, she gave me her collection of books he wrote which I cherish. Imagine the 'chance of a lifetime' that God gave to me, having this rose be my Mother.
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Pat Conway posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Much love to the Bosco family. You were truly blessed with a remarkable mother who was caring, smart, courageous, and kind. I valued my friendship with Toni and felt blessed to have met her and become her friend. She was truly a beautiful and wonderful soul. I picture her in heaven with a smile that encompasses her face as she saw the sons she had lost and her beloved father.
My prayers are with you.
Pat Conway
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Arleen Johnson posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2020
I met Toni a number of years ago at a retreat with Sr. Ave Clark O.P. I loved all of her books-especially: The Pummeled Heart: Finding Peace Through Pain and Coincidences:Touched by a Miracle. I gave away many of her books because they were so helpful and insightful. I considered the Pummeled Hear to be the guidebook for dealing with tragedy. We became friends and now I realize how privileged I was to be able to see her briefly on Christmas day while visiting my friend who "coincidently" lived just down the road. I am glad that I saw her obituary in Newsday today and was able to tell Sr. Ave and other friends. She was truly one of the most remarkable people whom I have ever met and a holy human being. We lost a bright light, but I know that she is in heaven! Arleen Johnson
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Margee Minier Posted Apr 6, 2020 at 8:16 AM
Dear Arlene, thank you for this beautiful, heartfelt message. I also want to thank you for the lovely Easter Card that you sent my mother. I wrote you a letter (mailed it yesterday) so you should receive it soon. That 'bright light' on Earth that you just mentioned, is now a 'Radiant Star' shining down upon us! Margee (Antoinette's daughter)
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Bill Godfrey posted a condolence
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Toni was one of a kind. A wonderful friend in trouble. She left a permanent imprint on the earth.
Paul,I hope you are well. She was a great help to me in d ifficult times
Bill Godfrey
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Ginny Ziccardi posted a condolence
Sunday, April 5, 2020
So saddened to learn of Mrs. Bosco's passing. I enjoyed her writing for many years especially in the Long Island Catholic. From the memory album I can see that she loved and was loved by her family. Family is all. How blessed you were to have her.
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Christopher Archer posted a condolence
Thursday, April 2, 2020
My name is Chris Archer and I worked with Antoinette Bosco as a free-lance writer in the early 1980’s, after I got out of school. I wanted to be a writer and much of the work I did at that time was for The Litchfield County Times. Antoinette was a powerhouse of energy with a generous spirit, who encouraged me in my ambitions, enjoyed talking with me about story ideas and approaches, and thought nothing of taking the time to show me what it meant to write a good newspaper feature article.
I was quite young and directionless at that time, and was badly in need of mentors who would validate who I was and what I was seeking. Her guidance and good counsel meant the world to me. Her influence has lasted all these many years since. I am grateful for having known and worked with her. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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Margee Minier Posted Apr 2, 2020 at 1:26 PM
Yes, Chris, I remember your name quite well. My beautiful mother was indeed a powerhouse of inspiration, brilliance and generosity in every way. She touched so many lives and mentored so many! Thank you for expressing so eloquently here the influence she had on your life. Best to you! from her daughter Margee
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Jen Cramer posted a condolence
Thursday, April 2, 2020
I wish I had known her. She sounds like a wonderful and beautiful person, like her daughter Margee. Thank you for sharing this.It is inspiring and beautiful to read about her life and see all the love and happiness in the photos. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you much love at this time.
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Margee Minier Posted Apr 2, 2020 at 8:50 AM
Mille Mercis Jen! And thank you for all your understanding and listening in these last few months while I tried to remain 'professional', all while going through so much emotional turmoil, juggling my teaching with my mother's end of life journey! You and your three exquisite daughters were a wonderful support to me! Sending so much love right back to you!
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Pat Hennessy posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
My name is Pat Hennessy and I was the managing editor of Fairfield County Catholic in Bridgeport when Toni was our monthly "Woman's Voice" columnist. We enjoyed long conversations together--learned conversations from her end, because she was so well read; my end of it was not so informed or literate. She treated me to occasional lunches at her home in Brookfield, and the afternoon would pass swiftly as we talked and laughed together. In addition to her knowledge, her groundbreaking activities for working women, and her tireless pursuit of freedom from the death penalty, Toni was a pure joy to be with.
I count myself fortunate to have enjoyed her friendship.
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Margee Minier Posted Mar 31, 2020 at 6:13 PM
Thank you Pat for this lovely note. I do remember my mother speaking of you so fondly! We will all forever hold cherished memories in our hearts of all we learned from her and above all, the extraordinary example of a human being and woman that she was. Yes, indeed, she was a pure joy!!
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Timiko posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
I would like to send my condolences to the bosco family my name is Timiko who was a caregiver who worked with antionette. I enjoyed working with her she was so sweet all you could do was love her. Such a strong elderly woman whom I was getting to know during the time that I worked with her she had such a beautiful smile that I will never forget. I wish I would have known her much longer before her time but she will truely be missed. At the time of working with antionette I met her daughter Margee who was very kind she loved her mother so much. Always there making sure she was taking care of @ taking the time to show her nothing but unconditional love. No matter what she had to do she always found time to care @ show the love she had for her mother. Antionette definitely had a wonderful support system. Margee made sure she was surrounded with nothing but loving @ caring people. I will never forget the time that I did get to spend with her. May she Rest In Peace. She is defiantly a guardian angel to Margee @ will always be within our hearts. And she will definitely remember those who surrounded her with nothing but love @ great times during this time. My heart goes out to Margee @ family @ I wish Margee nothing but the best she will always be admired for her time @ dedication that she has given to her mother. I will keep you in my prayers.
Take care,
Timiko Thompson
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Margee Minier Posted Mar 31, 2020 at 5:31 PM
Thank you so much Timiko for writing this! Sometimes I was so busy 'running the show' and juggling the care giving schedule, taking care of everything that had to be done, that I didn't know if people noticed that everything I did and was doing what out of pure love for my mom, for her peace and comfort, and wanting the best for her at every moment. Expressing your appreciation in this way truly touches my heart! And thank you so much for the attentive, loving care you gave to my mom as well!!
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Maryann Flanagan posted a condolence
Sunday, March 29, 2020
It was in the early sixties, when my family bought the house, across the street from the Bosco's, on Einstein Place, in a sleepy little suburb called Smithtown. I was Margee's best friend, and we spent endless hours there playing and growing up. Mrs. Bosco - "Toni", as my mother called her, was my Mom's best friend. I will always remember my Mom calling her up on the phone, asking for advice, knowing how smart and wise she was. When my Dad, Bill Keough, was laid-off from his job in 1964, my Mom quickly called Toni, to ask her what he should do. The advice she gave him changed the trajectory of his life for the better, becoming a life-long teacher and educator.
There are so many stories and wonderful memories of those days, but mostly for me as a child, it was the acceptance I always felt when I was at their house. Mrs.Bosco always made me feel welcomed and loved in her home. Toni was blessed with a beautiful family, that included my angel sister Margee. I refer to her as the sister I never had, and with whom I am still life-long friends these last sixty years. Through good times, sad times and the best of times, her devotion and loyalty is immeasurable. An example of her devotion, was when my father Bill Keough pasted away in December, she drove from Connecticut to St. James and stayed with me, giving me the much needed support during the wake, mass and burial. For that act of charity I will always be grateful. Margee has her Mother's compassionate soul. Always giving and never asking anything in return.
Being the literary genius that Antoinette was, she expressed herself so eloquently, in her beautiful books that have touched the lives of many, including my own. I am honored and blessed to have known such a fine, courageous, intelligent and beautiful woman. She will be missed but never forgotten.
May God and His Holy Mother Mary, and all His Angels, welcome her beautiful soul to Heaven.
With much love,
Maryann (Keough) Flanagan
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Margee Minier Posted Mar 29, 2020 at 9:08 PM
My cherished Maryann, reading what you have expressed here has brought me to tears. Our beautiful lifelong journey together as angel sisters is indeed unique. Our deep connection is a permanent bond of two loving hearts. And I hold in my heart, immense gratitude for you being in my life, the relentless support you have given me and our mutual love for each other. How many best friends get to have mothers who were best friends as well? Makes our friendship feel even more enduring & timeless...
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Wendy Musk posted a condolence
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Sweet Margee, I only knew your mom through your stories of her extraordinary life. In those, her courage and wisdom shone and were made meaningful by your love and devotion until the very last. She entrusted that transition to you, the greatest of tributes. I know it was harder than you imagined. You are deeply loved for that. Wendy Musk
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Margee Minier Posted Mar 28, 2020 at 10:01 AM
Oh my precious Wendy! Thank you for expressing this here! And thank you for all the patient listening and loving support that you have relentlessly given me especially throughout these last couple of years as my care giving responsibilities became increasingly more demanding! You are a true angel-friend and I cherish you!
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Margaret McCabe posted a condolence
Friday, March 27, 2020
When I learned that I would be meeting Antoinette Bosco and spending some time with her, I did some research to learn about her. I thought I understood Ms Bosco after my research, but I had barely scratched the surface. It was clear that she was a woman of intelligence, a prolific author, and much accomplished. But I’ve come to realize that Ms Bosco was a wonderful, multi-talented woman, who was gifted in so many diverse areas. It is amazing to realize how motivated she was, how sustained were her educational pursuits and her contributions to educating others, and her deep spirituality. To have accomplished all she did and also raised seven children, is so inspiring.
I was honored and very pleased to have had the opportunity to know her, albeit briefly.
I just read Ms Bosco’s book, “Mother Benedict”. It is a wonderfully written biography of a strong woman, with tremendous faith and devotion to God, who achieved tremendous results in her life. I have been reflecting on how alike the subject of the biography and the author were.
A donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in Antoinette Bosco’s honor has been made, and I will be arranging to have a Mass said for the repose of her soul at my church when the parish office reopens.
Margaret McCabe
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Margee Minier Posted Mar 27, 2020 at 10:43 PM
Dearest Margaret, this message touches my heart so tenderly! I so appreciate the loving companionship that you gave to my mother while I was working and couldn't be with her! You brought joy and music into her life during her end of life journey! Infinite thanks to you, beautiful soul! And please keep me posted about the mass so I may attend! Much Love!
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Mary van Valkenburg Posted Mar 28, 2020 at 1:02 PM
Dear Margaret,
Thank you for this beautiful tribute to my mother, and how astute of you to see how much alike my mother and Mother Benedict were indeed. Thank you also for the fantastic care given to her by hospice in her last days. Two days before she died she was smiling at her children and even quietly laughing, and a week before that she was still singing Sentimental Journey with me. She lived such a full life, even at the end.
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Paul Bosco Posted Apr 5, 2020 at 4:19 PM
Dear Margaret-- I've just learned that most of the sisters now at the Abbey did not know Mother Benedict, but learn about her by reading Mom's book. They are so fortunate that a writer of such ability and understanding took on the challenge of the biography. The Abbey meant so much to Mom, I know it pleases her to have created a record of the institution, thru her account of its founder's life.
I don't think anyone else could have done it.
--Paul
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Premik Tubbs posted a condolence
Friday, March 27, 2020
A Christmas miracle: Last December through my dear friend Margee I had the opportunity to meet Antoinette at her home. I was told she was in the evening of her life, had advanced Alzheimer's and might not be very responsive. Margee had asked me if I would come and play my flute for her mother as part of her Christmas gift to her, and asked if I would play a few holiday songs to lift her spirits and help her feel a sense of holiday celebration. As I sat next to her on the couch in her living room and began to play, suddenly she sprung to life and began to sing along! (and in perfect tune I might add!) We continued to enjoy each other's company for a few more songs then it was time to leave. All I can say is that this memory shall remain with throughout my life and I thank my dear Margee for having introduced me to this most remarkable woman.
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Margee Minier Posted Mar 27, 2020 at 2:15 PM
Oh, Premik! This touches my heart so... You are not only an angel in my life, but truly an angel who visited my mother on that day and played music channeled through the heavens above!!
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Mary van Valkenburg Posted Mar 28, 2020 at 1:05 PM
She loved music and had a very beautiful voice. Up until the very end she would still get so inspired and animated, always singing along and even performing a bit! Thank you, Premik, for doing that for her. I know she loved it.
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Roselooney6@gmail.com Posted Mar 28, 2020 at 4:29 PM
Margee and family so sorry for the loss of your mother ,sister she was a wonderful mother and always laughing.We had some great times in the past life goes by so fast. We love you and will never forget you RIP Antoinette Amen love Rose and William Looney
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