OLD TOWN – Louis L. “Bosco” King Jr., 82, died peacefully June 6, 2004, surrounded by his family at a Bangor healthcare center. He was born Feb. 14, 1922, in Bradley, a son of Louis L. Sr. and Ellie (Mazerolle) King. He was a member of Holy Family Parish. He worked in local shoe factories until his retirement in 1987. Bosco will be best remembered as a hard working man who had the ability to make people laugh and his avid affection for the Boston Red Sox. He is survived by a daughter, Linda A. King of Bangor; three sons, Gordon J. King and his wife, Joyce, of Trenton, Wilfred J. “Willy” King of Bradley, Louis L. “Butch” King III and his wife, Lisa, of Old Town; nine grandchildren, Melissa, Jenny, Joseph, Daniel, Lisa, Travis, Randy, Heidi and Brittany; one great-grandson, Shawn Logan; special family friend, Mary Hughes; five sisters, Jeannie Cote, Theresa Cote, Martha Cosseboom, Esther Colbert, Doris Doucette; two brothers, Gerald King and Gordon King. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Marie Ramona “Mona” King on Oct. 25, 2002; brothers, Clarence and Raymond; sisters, Ellen and Lucy; and a great-granddaughter, Katherine Helen Elizabeth. At his request all services will be private. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Old Town. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Northeast Affiliate Inc., 343 Gorham Road, South Portland, ME 04106-2317. The family wishes to extend its deepest gratitude to all the staff at Eastside Rehabilitation and Living Center in Bangor for the respect, caring and compassion show to our father in his final weeks with us. www.dignitymemorial.com
LOUIS L. ‘BOSCO’ KING JR.
