WHITELAW. . .

Michael J. Bosak, 69, of 8676 N. Main Street, Canastota, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home, that he was so proud to have designed, following a brief illness.

He was born on November 1, 1955, in Utica, the son of the late Charles and Helen (Dymon) Bosak.

Mike lived in the Utica area most of his life, and was a 1973 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He graduated from Mohawk Valley Community College, SUNY Geneseo, and SUNY Buffalo, earning a Master’s Degree in Architecture in 1985.

He worked at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome for many years, and later worked for USDA Rural Development in Syracuse and Marcy for twenty years, retiring in 2020.

Mike was involved with the Landmark Society of Greater Utica for over thirty years, as a past President, current Vice-President, and member. He loved volunteering, and was involved in local organizations including the Great Swamp Conservancy, the Canal Town Museum, and the Whitelaw Presbyterian Church Old Home Days. Mike was a model train enthusiast, and was a former board member of the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and the Mohawk Valley National Railway Historical Society.

He was very involved with, and supportive of his immediate family and grandchildren. Mike was always at their events, and was there whenever something was needed. He loved spending time with them.

Mike married Penny S. Taber on April 24, 2009, in North Utica. They shared a loving and inseparable marriage that stood as a testament to true devotion.

Surviving beside his wife, Penny, are: his immediate family who he loved very much, Adam Froelick of Canastota, Calvin and Alex Froelick of Canastota, Stephanie and Kevin Lent of E. Syracuse, and Shelley and Errick Selmon of Canastota; one sister, Christine and Mark Leogrande of New Hartford; twelve grandchildren, Khylena, Ella, Adam, Rockko, Leighton, Reagan, Cooper, Deacon, Luccah, Carsenn, Everleigh, and Ivey; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Taber of Clinton, Melissa Taber and Doug Tuttle of N. Carolina, and Rosemary Aubeuf of Canastota; one niece and three nephews, Natalie Hawes, Christian Leogrande, Jordan Leogrande, and David Tuttle; and many cousins. Mike was pre-deceased by one daughter, Stephanie Bosak; one niece, Alaina Tuttle; and two brothers-in-law, Lance Taber, and Frank Aubeuf.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James Street, Canastota. A funeral mass will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, November 7, 2025, at St. Agatha's Church, 329 N. Peterboro Street, Canastota. The Rev. Christopher Ballard, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Whitelaw Cemetery.

In his memory, contributions may be made to the Landmark Society of Greater Utica, 1124 State Street, Utica, NY 13502, with envelopes available at the funeral home.