Command Sergeant Major (R) Joseph M Bossi

Command Sergeant Major (R) Joseph M. Bossi age 77 of Clarksville, passed away on Saturday February 6, 2016 at Grace Healthcare of Clarksville. He was born February 3, 1939 in McKeesport, PA. Joe was a patriot who served his country in the US Army. He entered the Army in 1956. While in the Army he served four tours in Germany, three combat tours in Vietnam and one tour each in Thailand and Italy. His stateside assignments include duty with the 101st Airborne Division; B Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry and the 506th Airborn Infantry. CSM Bossi has served in numerous noncommissioned officer leadership positions. He retired with 33 years of service. During his time in the military he attended numerous Army schools including the Noncommissioned Officer Academy, the Sergeants Major Academy, Basic Airborn School, Jumpmaster School, Demolitions and Mine Warfare School, Combat Intelligence School, Special Warfare School and Air Assault School. He has earned numerous awards and decorations including the Master Parachutist Badge, Special Forces Tab and the Bronze Star. He has also served as the president of the Special Forces Association and the President of the 101st Association and was instrumental in the formation of both of those organizations. He was also a member of the American Legion in Oak Grove, KY. Joe is survived by his wife Karin E. Klein Bossi of Clarksville; a daughter Kathi M. Stokes and husband Ricky L. of Clarksville; two sons Joseph R. Bossi and wife Jackie B. of Falls Church, VA; and Richard M. Bossi of Nashville. He is also survived by his sister Verina O. Coward of Quincy, MI; 3 grandchildren, Charlotte M. Bossi, Charles K. Stokes, and Amber Stokes; 8 great grandchildren; his niece Rhoda Boys of Richmond, VA and his nephews Robert C. Coward and John C. Coward of Quincy, MI; as well as his 2 great nephews and a great niece. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson Darrell R. Willis. A memorial service with military honors will be conducted on Friday February 12, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, West at Hopkinsville, KY. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center 335 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040 Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.