Mr. Hugh Edgar Boswell

Mr. Hugh Edgar Boswell, age 90, of Utica, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 29, 2010 at the St. Luke’s Home. Born in Peru, NY on October 22, 1920, Hugh was the son of the late Hugh E. and Lillian (Mannix) Boswell. Raised and educated in Peru, he was a graduate of Peru Central School. A proud United States veteran, he served his country in the U.S. Army. On July 25, 1953 he married the former Estelle Swiech with whom he shared 57 years in a loving relationship and was supportive in promoting the common good of the entire family. A loyal and dedicated man, Hugh was employed at the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center where he worked in the capacity of statewide distributions and transfers, from December 1943 until his retirement in August of 1979. At home, Hugh was truly committed to his family and ensured their wellbeing. He was a soft-spoken, soft-hearted man, always the first to volunteer his help in any situation. He will also be remembered as a good-natured neighbor. His greatest accomplishment in his life was establishing a strong work ethic and moral values in his children, and maintaining a solid family structure. As an outdoorsman, he loved deer hunting, deep-sea fishing, and ice fishing. He was also an avid baseball fan. He was a member of the American Legion Post #1113 in Whitestown, a faithful Irish Catholic, and a parishioner of St. Mark’s Church. Hugh is survived by his wife, Estelle; his daughter, Helen Boswell; and his granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Boswell, whom he affectionately called “Papa’s sunshine”. Survivors also include his sisters, Joan Bailey of Keeseville, NY, and Jean Boswell of Woburn, MA; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers and sister-in-law, James Boswell, and Vincent and Marge Boswell; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Veronica and Clarence Miner, Rita and John Downs, and Irene and Raymond Downs; in-laws, Mary and John Swiech, Helen and Austin Peon, Edward Swiech, Sophie Hart, Mary Swiech, Joseph Swiech; and his niece, Frances Downs Dorr. The family offers expressions of thanks to Dr. Jerry Sloan and his staff for providing a level of excellence and compassion in medical care that was second to none. Estelle and Helen are truly grateful to the entire staff of the St. Luke's Home for the support and care of Hugh. Thanks also to Hugh’s neighbors and friends, Michael and Pat Hickey, David and Ruth Geary, Paula Eannace and Paul Lupia, and Cathy and Denys Clem, for their kindness and support to the Boswell family over the years. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St. corner of Hammond Ave. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to the Schuyler Volunteer Ambulance Co. or Mass Offerings in memory of Hugh; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Hugh’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at St. Marks Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment with military honors will take place in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum.

Mr. Hugh Edgar Boswell

October 22, 1920 - October 29, 2010