Obituary of Emma Bossio

Emma Bossio, 88, of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Calabria, Belmonte, Italy, she immigrated to the United States in 1968. Emma was a resident of Lawrenceville for 56 years. Emma worked at Aberdeen Sportswear, as a seamstress for 15 years. She was the co-owner and co-proprietor of Bossio’s Deli in Lawrenceville, having proudly served Lawrenceville and surrounding communities for the past 25 years. Emma was a devoted parishioner at The Church of St. Ann. Some of her hobbies included gardening, cooking, watching Roma and Chelsea play soccer, spending quality time with her family, and time playing with her beloved dog Chelsea. Daughter of the late Pasquale and Domenica Provenzano; raised by Domenica Veltri, sister of Giuseppina, Mariuzza and Domenica, sister of the late Anna, Giovanna, Assunta & family, cousin of the late Jennie Martillotti, wife of the late Gaspare Bossio; she is survived by her children and their spouses, Angelo and Susan Bossio, Joanne and Paul Krueger, and Alfred and Deborah Bossio; her grandchildren; Robert Hallowell (Jaime), Jeffrey Bossio (Briana), Evan Bossio, Matthew Krueger (Tayler Sheehan), Austin Bossio, and Alexander Bossio; her great-granddaughter Gia Birchenough; her brothers-in-laws Gino Bossio (Patsy), and Joe Bossio (Rita); her devoted friend and hairdresser of 40 years Joanne Fletcher, devoted cousins in Canada Anna, Maria, Dora and family; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Emma’s family would like to thank the very special staff of Holy Redeemer Hospice, Lynna, Zach, Mary, Chris and Dan for their wonderful care, support and Compassion that our Mom received. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00AM at The Church of St. Ann, 1253 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Internment will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hamilton Twp. The viewing for Emma will be held on Tuesday evening from 5:00-8:00PM and again on Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:00AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Emma’s memory to The Church of St. Ann located at 1253 Lawrence Road. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.