Julia Bove

Madison - Julie Bove, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Julie was born on December 27, 1918 to Joseph and Molly (Greenberg) Charnifsky in Hartford, Connecticut and she grew up in New York City.

On October 28, 1950 Julie married Dan Bove, beginning a loving marriage that lasted over sixty-one years. Julie and Dan lived on the East Coast, in the vicinity of New York City, until 2008 when they moved to Wisconsin. Julie graduated from Hunter College in New York City and worked as an elementary school teacher during her married years on the East Coast.

Julie was a devoted and warm wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She led an active and full life and above all else, valued spending time with family and friends. She loved family gatherings and events and treasured her close, lifelong friendships from the East Coast and her more recent friendships in Wisconsin. Outgoing and socialable, Julie enjoyed meeting and talking with people--learning the back stories of new acquaintances, hearing updates in the lives of people she knew, and discussing interesting topics with everyone. Throughout her life, Julie was an avid reader and fan of concerts, operas, lectures, and theater performances. After retirement, Julie and Dan developed and enjoyed new interests, including foreign travel; square dancing; and becoming students again in courses specialized for seniors.

Julie is survived by her children, Mark (Aimee), and Fredi-Ellen (Rob Meyer); grandchildren Carissa Meyer (Scott Schnee), Eric Meyer, Ryan, Aaron (Jessica) and Ari and great grandson Alexander Schnee. Julie is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Julie was preceded in death by her husband, Dan, and her brothers Samuel and Irving Charnifsky.

There will be a memorial gathering on November 23, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Middleton Glen at 6720 Century Ave., Middleton, WI. Memorials may be made to Hunter College at https://community.hunter.cuny.edu/donatenow or the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) at https://action.aclu.org/give/make-gift-aclu-someones-memory?cid=70136000001OB6t&ms=left_nav&ms_aff=NAT&ms_chan=web&initms=left_nav&initms_aff=NAT&initms_chan=web or to a charity of one's choice.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
6021 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53705
608 238-8406