Earl Francis Bosworth, III

Earl Francis Bosworth, III, resident of Crawfordville, Florida, passed away on March 1, 2024, at Tallahassee Medical Health Care Center after a long battle with complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on Feb 16, 1941. He is survived by his longtime companion and caregiver, Diana Rempe, former wife Joan Kaminski Fiore, former wife Jeanette Principe, five children: Joan Patrice Bosworth McCarthy (Vincent - deceased), Diane Bosworth, Earl Francis Bosworth, IV (Kara), John James Bosworth, Brian Bosworth (Erin), eight grandchildren, two great granddaughters, two brothers, William Patrick Bosworth, Sr. (Judy), James Lawrence Bosworth (Sharon), and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by the following beloved family members; his parents, Earl Francis Bosworth, Jr. and Genevieve Greany Bosworth, his brother, John Greany Bosworth, and sister-in-law, Katherine Hoy Bosworth, one nephew, William Patrick Bosworth, Jr., and his uncle and aunt, James Lawrence Greany and Rita Carroll Greany. Earl lived in Hoboken, NJ where he was the manager of Earl F. Bosworth Funeral Home. Earl's many years there included working with his brothers, James and John directing funerals, and with his Uncle James, who managed the office and Aunt Rita, who was the office secretary. Earl was also the manager of Brennan Funeral Home in West New York, NJ. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Hoboken and chairman of the Organ Restoration project for the church, which was completed in 1980. It was one of the only two restorations like it in the country at that time. He was an active participant for many years in the St. Mary’s Hospital Charity Balls, raising funds for such developments as pediatrics and emergency room equipment for that hospital in Hoboken. Earl also lived in Andover, NJ and was the funeral director of Cochran Funeral Home in Hackettstown, NJ. While living in Andover, he was a member of Lake Lenape where he and his family enjoyed fishing, swimming, and beachside softball games. Lake Lenape was also a big part of many of his boyhood summers where he, his brothers, and friends spent many hours fishing, playing ball, and camping. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lake Roman Catholic Church in Sparta while living in Andover, NJ. Earl’s education included grammar school at Our Lady of Grace in Hoboken, NJ, Regis High School in New York City in 1954, Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, NJ where he graduated in 1958 and later graduated from the American Academy McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science in New York City in 1959. Earl retired to Crawfordville, FL to enjoy the sun and serene lifestyle. He and Diana had many exotic birds as pets and enjoyed six Dachshunds throughout the years. Earl was well loved by his family and friends, and he loved them all very much. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. Funeral services are out of the Bosworth Funeral Home in Hoboken, NJ. Funeral Mass to be held Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Grace, R.C. Church in Hoboken, NJ. Burial immediately following at Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in Jersey City, NJ. Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Earl Francis Bosworth, III

February 16, 1941 - March 1, 2024