Thomas H Bosman

With heavy hearts, we share that Tom Bosman passed away at his home on October 31st surrounded by his family he loved so much.

Born July 1957 in Johnson City, NY to Alice and Elmer Bosman, Tom was the youngest of seven kids - and if you ask his brothers and sisters, they'll all tell you he was Mom's favorite. He grew up in Endwell, NY and graduated with the ME Class of '75. He later pursued a career in restaurant management, several entrepreneurial ventures and sales management in the auto and industrial machine industries.

In September 1981, Tom married the love of his life, Kelli Pulaski of Newark Valley, NY. Together they raised two children, Jessi and Kyle, at their warm and lively home in Newark Valley. Over the years Tom and Kelli built a life that took them from New Mexico to Florida and back to upstate New York before finally settling in Raleigh, NC, eight years ago to be closer to their grandchildren, Jessi, and her husband Mike.

His grandkids - Molli, Will, and Ben - say he was the greatest Pop, and they're right. Tom's eyes would light up watching them at ballgames, concerts, and art shows, yelling encouragement like they were in the major leagues or the Met. He always said that the love he had for them was more than they'd ever know.

A true people person, Tom - known to many as 'Boz' - loved time spent with friends: playing cards, golfing with the guys, boating on Cross Lake, making memories at the annual Wescott Beach weekend with the gang, and hosting too-many-to-count parties just because. He had a big laugh, a bigger heart, and was famous for yelling at the TV during Giants or Yankees games (and for offering plenty of "expert" commentary).

Family was everything to Tom; he was happiest when surrounded by those he loved most. Whether it was a Bosman Bash Reunion, a holiday meal, the annual Brothers Golf Competition, or a trip back to New Mexico, he could always be found at the center of it all - cooking breakfast for a crowd, telling us all how to do things, and making sure everyone had a full plate and a good time.

Tom will be deeply missed by family, lifelong friends, former co-workers, and neighbors. He'll be remembered for his effortless and unwavering love for his family, his humor, generosity, and his knack for making every get-together feel like a celebration.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the Duke Oncology Team and the Transition LifeCare Hospice Team.

A service to honor Tom will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 711 Farm to Market Rd, Endwell, NY, on Wednesday, November 19 at 11am.

In lieu of flowers and in tribute of Tom, the family requests donations be made to Ronald McDonald House Central New York (rmhcny.org), an organization close to his heart.