Philip M. Bosco of Haworth passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 3, 2018, surrounded by his wife of 62 years and seven children. Philip was born and raised in Jersey City, first attending St. John’s elementary school and later St. Peter’s Prep where he came under the tutelage of retired actor James Marr and developed his life long love of the theatre. With the encouragement of Mr. Marr, he attended The Catholic University of America and joined its renowned drama department. It was there that he met his beloved wife, Nancy and many life long treasured friends. A Tony award-winning actor, he was celebrated for playing many great roles during his illustrious career in the New York theatre, but his greatest role was that of cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Philip is survived by his wife, Nancy A. (nee Dunkle), children Diane Bosco and her husband James, Philip and his wife Mayda, Christopher and his wife Marlene, Jennifer Bosco, Lisa Bosco-Tafro and her husband Al, Celia Bosco and John and his wife Valerie. Grandchildren Philip, Joseph, Sara, Jenna, Max, Emily, Samson, Emma, Frankie, Alex, Luke, Analisa, Cameron, Joseph and Ben. Brother of Donald and his wife Lee and David and his wife Kathie. Visitation was at the Barrett Funeral Home, Tenafly. Funeral mass was at Mt. Carmel Church, Tenafly. Interment at Brookside Cemetery, Englewood. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Foundation.
