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John Bolger

1934 - 2021

BORN

1934

DIED

2021

John Bolger Obituary

John Bolger RICHMOND, VA - John Bolger, of Richmond, Virginia, died peacefully on March 1, 2021 surrounded by his family in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. John was born in New York City in 1934, the youngest of six children. John graduated from Manhattan College and worked his entire career at DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Most of those working years were spent in Richmond, Virginia. After retiring, John enjoyed traveling and spending time with family when he was not in the field during quail hunting season. John was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Catherine, and his siblings: Catherine, James, Helene, Maureen, and Ann. John is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Patricia; two daughters, Catherine Emmert (Mathew) and Meghan West (Scott); and three grandchildren, Johanna, Patrick, and Catherine. A family service will be held on March 17, 2021 at St. Claire of Assisi Catholic Church on Daniel Island, South Carolina. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2021.

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