Michael Boles

January 9, 2020

Michael Boles, of Bradenton, Fl formerly of Westfield Ma, passed peacefully on January 9th, 2020 at the age of 82. Survived by his loving wife Carol, and children Mary, Michael, Michelle and Michael. Grandfather to Danielle, Jordan, Delaney, Jack, Lauren, Brendon and Isabella. A funeral mass to be held at St. Joseph’s on February 10th, 10:00 am. A second memorial service will be in the Mass/CT area, a date to be determined. Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1937 to Anthony and Mary Boles, along with sister Patricia and brother John. He was raised in Brooklyn and went to Chelsea Vocational High School in Manhattan. He started his career with Otis Elevator Company as a drafter and pursued his Electrical Engineering degree at night at New York University. Michael was married to Nora Boles and raised two children Michael and Mary in New Jersey. Michael remarried to Carol Ligon-Boles in Westfield, Ma. They both raised two children, Michelle and Michael, and lived there until their retirement. They moved to Connecticut for 2-3 years and then finally settled in Bradenton, Fl in 2016. Michael worked for Otis Elevator Company for 42 years as an electrical engineer and served in different roles in his distinguished career. He served honourably in the New York State Army Reserves Corp during the 1950’s. Michael considered himself a WWII enthusiast and could spend hours discussing many of the events during the war. He also loved talking sports and was a staunch supporter of the New York Jets and Mets. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider donations to the National WWII Museum. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/give