Edward Bostic Sr.

August 30, 1936 - September 10, 2020

Edward “Bae Bae” Melvin Bostic Sr. was born on August 30, 1936 to the late Benjamin and Gussie Mae (Tillman) Bostic in Derby, Connecticut. After a life full of love and accomplishments, he passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the age of 84. He graduated from Pine High School, Ansonia’s Trade HighSchool of the time, in 1954. Thereafter, on December 14, 1956 he was one of only two African Americans to graduate First Battalion Platoon 320 of the United States Marine Corps. It was during his time of service when he perfected his trade skills and served as a Submarine Mechanic. He was honorably discharged from the US Marine Corps on August 5, 1962 with the rank of Private First Class. He was a loyal employee of the first and largest Brass Manufacturer in the United States- American Brass (previously known as ARCO, or Atlantic Richfield Company) for 45 years before his retirement in 2000. Edward was the last surviving sibling, and was predeceased by his 8 brothers and sisters: Bessie Bostic, Thelma Webb, Janelle Bostic, Annie Ward, Owen Bostic, Roosevelt Bostic, Rev. Grover Bostic, and Joseph Bostic. He was also predeceased by his loving wife, Magnolia V. Bostic and his daughter Sharon D. Caldwell. Left to cherish his memory and legacy are his children: Edward M. Bostic Jr., Benjamin F. Bostic, Bernard E. Bostic Sr. [wife: Schronda H. Bostic], Cynthia J. Bostic [fiance: Stanley Petteway], and Tyrone M. Bostic [wife: Christine Bostic]. His Grandchildren: Emanuel Cordell Caldwell, Lawrence Parks [wife: Erica Parks], Michael Caldwell, Maryssa E. (Bostic) Tedder [husband: Jonny E Tedder], Cassandra A. Bostic, Bryan D. Bostic, Bernard E. Bostic Jr. Percy A. Gladding, Eric R. Gladding, Meghan Bostic, Isabella Bostic, Rayshon Jacobs, and Teneisha Jacobs, and step-grandchildren: Michael Daniels & Joseph Daniels. His Great-Grandchildren: Tiana D. Caldwell, Mathias B. Tedder, and Elijah F. Tedder, Rayshon Jacobs Jr., Kayli Jacobs, Tiffany Lopes, Caleb O'Neil, Amiyah Cruz, Jayanna Parks, and Nyah Parks. Services are entrusted to McClam Funeral Home, located at 95 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven CT