Francis Eugene Bolger Jr.
July 7, 1939 – June 4, 2023
Francis Eugene Bolger Jr. (Gene) died peacefully at his home in Sun City Center, FL, in the company of Sandy, his wife of 58 years, and his three living children. He was 83 years young when he passed on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Fondly known as Gene, he was born on July 7, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, to Francis Bolger Sr. and Mary Louise (Tansey) Bolger, along with his five loving sisters. While he resided all over the country (and abroad) during his life, Gene left this world having lived in his current home for 23 years; the longest of any residence in his 83 years.
At a young age, Gene enlisted in the US Air Force. He was stationed overseas in Scotland for 1.5 years, and spent the remainder of his 4 years of service in Spain. All who knew him would say that honor exemplified every aspect of his life.
Gene’s work ethic was unsurpassed; whenever someone needed a hand with a project, he was the first to show up to assist.
He was a dedicated parishioner of the many churches he belonged to over the years; he began as an altar boy at a very young age and ended with a maintenance position at his current parish, Prince of Peace.
An avid fisherman, outdoorsman, sports enthusiast and all around prankster, Gene was loved by all who met him. His quick wit and one liners were incomparable. He was a consummate gentleman, who seemed to have a unique and distinctive manner in which he greeted each of the countless special people in his life.
Gene is survived by his wife Sandra (Blank) Bolger and three children, Chris (husband Steven) Lystad, Matt (wife Jeannie) Bolger and Luke Bolger. Gene had seven grandchildren, Tonder Lystad, Tansey Hensley, Shandon Corwin, Kristian Lystad, Macie Bolger, Anna Bolger and Katie Bolger. He became Great-Grandpa Gene to Brooklyn and Ryker Corwin. He is survived by sisters Joanne Rizzardi, Michelle (husband Tim) Reineck and Deborah (husband John) Corcoran, along with a plethora of nieces and nephews to whom his love extended throughout his entire life.
Gene was preceded in death by his beloved son, Terry Bolger; parents, Francis Bolger and Mary Lou Bolger; sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Blanchard and Kathleen Green, as well as many extended family members.
Arrangements to celebrate Gene’s life are scheduled for Friday, July 14, 2023, beginning with a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573, followed by a Military Burial at Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 3424,1 at 12:30. In addition, a luncheon will be held at 2 p.m. in the Florida Room at Sun City Center Community Association Center, 945 North Course Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Gene’s favorite and cherished charity, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org/.
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Maxine Joyce Corusy
6-26-1926 to 6-8-2023</h3>
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When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared
Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It’s all part of the master plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know.
Laugh at all the things we used to do
Miss me, but let me go.
-Chistina Georgina Rossetti-
We will miss you, Mom.
Love Always, Mark, Lynne and George
Fondly known as Gene, he was born on July 7, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, to Francis Bolger Sr. and Mary Louise (Tansey) Bolger, along with his five loving sisters. While he resided all over the country (and abroad) during his life, Gene left this world having lived in his current home for 23 years; the longest of any residence in his 83 years.
At a young age, Gene enlisted in the US Air Force. He was stationed overseas in Scotland for 1.5 years, and spent the remainder of his 4 years of service in Spain. All who knew him would say that honor exemplified every aspect of his life.
Gene’s work ethic was unsurpassed; whenever someone needed a hand with a project, he was the first to show up to assist.
He was a dedicated parishioner of the many churches he belonged to over the years; he began as an altar boy at a very young age and ended with a maintenance position at his current parish, Prince of Peace.
An avid fisherman, outdoorsman, sports enthusiast and all around prankster, Gene was loved by all who met him. His quick wit and one liners were incomparable. He was a consummate gentleman, who seemed to have a unique and distinctive manner in which he greeted each of the countless special people in his life.
Gene is survived by his wife Sandra (Blank) Bolger and three children, Chris (husband Steven) Lystad, Matt (wife Jeannie) Bolger and Luke Bolger. Gene had seven grandchildren, Tonder Lystad, Tansey Hensley, Shandon Corwin, Kristian Lystad, Macie Bolger, Anna Bolger and Katie Bolger. He became Great-Grandpa Gene to Brooklyn and Ryker Corwin. He is survived by sisters Joanne Rizzardi, Michelle (husband Tim) Reineck and Deborah (husband John) Corcoran, along with a plethora of nieces and nephews to whom his love extended throughout his entire life.
Gene was preceded in death by his beloved son, Terry Bolger; parents, Francis Bolger and Mary Lou Bolger; sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Blanchard and Kathleen Green, as well as many extended family members.
Arrangements to celebrate Gene’s life are scheduled for Friday, July 14, 2023, beginning with a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573, followed by a Military Burial at Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 3424,1 at 12:30. In addition, a luncheon will be held at 2 p.m. in the Florida Room at Sun City Center Community Association Center, 945 North Course Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Gene’s favorite and cherished charity, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org/.
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Maxine Joyce Corusy
6-26-1926 to 6-8-2023</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-38516 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2023/06/Maxine-Corusy-113x150.jpg" alt="" width="113" height="150" />
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared
Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It’s all part of the master plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know.
Laugh at all the things we used to do
Miss me, but let me go.
-Chistina Georgina Rossetti-
We will miss you, Mom.
Love Always, Mark, Lynne and George