Angelo A. "Bosch" Greco

angelo greco

July 18, 1927 ~ October 22, 2024

Born in: New Haven, CT
Resided in: Hamden, CT

We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved and caring father, Angelo Anthony “Bosch” Greco, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024.

Born in New Haven July 18, 1927, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Rose Bozzuto Greco. Angelo often spoke of his father’s beginnings, when Pasquale Greco arrived at Ellis Island at 17 years of age, where a manifest records plaque holds his name, honoring many of the New American arrivals of Italian heritage.

Nicknamed “Bosch” in his youth, his friends referred to him as Bosch or Boschie with joy! Whenever Bosch would arrive at a family gathering or a dinner dance, the room was complete. Angelo took the time to speak to everyone there in a loving way.

He always said, “It’s important to go and see family and friends…let them know you care.”

Passionately at 21 years of age, Angelo fell in love with his late wife, Bernice Elizabeth Horlacher Greco.

Angelo and Bernice, so much in love, eloped to Maryland. Bernice, his young bride of eighteen years of age, together they married in 1948, and had wedded bliss lasting sixty-two years.

Family and home was everything to Angelo and Bernice. Raising their four sons made them quite proud, Paul Angelo, Gary William, Brian Rocco, and Mark Anthony.

Becoming grandparents also brought Angelo and Bernice beautiful joy, welcoming Anthony and Angela, whom they cherished and adored with devotion.

Youthful with determination, Angelo, along with his lifelong friend and business partner Louis “Jake” Romano, utilized their entrepreneurial skills and innovation to create their own company, Greco & Romano Drywall & Taping Company.

Enthralled with the music of his generation, Bosch, loving to dance. His sons recall a magical moment, with Sinatra singing “Fly Me to the Moon” on the family’s Hi-Fi, Angelo, arriving home from a day’s work, swept our mom into his embracing arms, giving her a loving kiss, as they began dancing in the kitchen, romantically and so happy. We knew there was no greater love than theirs, our mom and dad, “Bosch & Bernie.”

Angelo was also predeceased by his late brothers, Daniel and Rocco Greco, and sister, Pasqualina Greco Afragola.

Friends and relatives may visit with Angelo’s famliy at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden on Monday Oct. 28, 2024 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and may attend his Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul VI Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church, 321 Circular Ave., Hamden at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. To send condolences, please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com

Services

Mass of Christian Burial: October 28, 2024 11:00 am

Blessed Sacrament Church
321 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514


Visitation: October 28, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

203-288-0800

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  1. May you all find comfort in each other during this time. I love you guys, each and every one of you, and I will always treasure my memories with Uncle Bosch. Pop is in a good place now, in the arms of his true love. ~ Peace ~

  2. So sorry to hear of Uncle Bosh’s passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all of you during this difficult time

  3. It is with deep sorrow that I read this obituary. Angelo was a beautiful, sweet, and kind gentleman. He will be deeply missed. I take comfort in knowing that he will be reunited with Bernice. My deepest condolences to the family.

  4. So very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. So many memories come flooding back to me. He worked hard to provide for his family and you all took such good care of him in his final years. Love and prayers to you all

  5. We are all in sorrow at the loss of uncle Angelo. I worked one summer for him and Louie learning the basics of installing sheetrock and taping. It was one of the best experiences of
    my life. Over the years we enjoyed many family gatherings with good cheer and great food.
    Our visits always included talk of “the old neighborhood” with many fond memories. We will
    all miss him dearly. Rest in peace.

  6. Dear Gary and family,
    We are very sorry to read of the passing of your Dad. Thinking of
    you and your family during this difficult time.

    Sincerely,
    Justine Cassidy Early and Bill Early

  7. Dear Gary, Paul & Mark,

    May all the beautiful memories of life on Pine Rock Avenue with Angelo & “Bern” carry you through and provide comfort.  Your parents were the best!

  8. Dearest Gary,
    Although I never met your father or mother, I know how wonderful they must have been by the way you speak of them with such love and affection. I’m truly sorry for your loss and send my sincerest condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers. May you find comfort and peace in all the beautiful memories of them.
    Sincerely,
    Elena

  9. Dearest Pamela,
    My sincerest, thank you..🙏
    We loved our parents..so much..
    Pat & Sue.., & my parents,
    Bernie & Bosch..we’re more then friends
    they we’re family…
    With a heartfelt thank you..
    Pamela, you are in are thoughts🙏
    Gary

  10. Dear Greco family,
    I’d like to extend my deepest condolences & prayers for your loss.
    He will be missed.
    Sincerely,
    Debbie


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