Name/Title
Paul "Butch" Bove InterviewEntry/Object ID
2025.7.1Scope and Content
Oral history interview with Butch Bove, graduate of Lorain High School class of 1961.
Paul "Butch" Bove, a member of the class of 1961, shared his family history, tracing his Italian grandfather's immigration in 1898 and his Irish grandmother's roots. He recounted his father's career as an air traffic controller and his mother's musical talents. Paul discussed his early life in Lorain, including his education at Garfield Elementary and Hawthorne Junior High. He detailed his Navy service from 1962 to 1966, his role as an interior communications technician, and his experiences in Greenland. Post-Navy, he worked in electronics and later became involved in Scientology, emphasizing its educational and spiritual benefits. Paul Bove recounted his post-Greenland life, including his work at RCA, a brief unemployment, and his entry into a title company. He detailed his marriages, including his current one, and his stepchildren's lives. Paul reflected on his experiences as a stepfather and the lessons learned, particularly patience. He also discussed his connections with cousins Kathy and Sandy, and his interest in historical reading, including a book about a WWII P-38 pilot. Margaret Molnar mentioned upcoming events, including a mini reunion on April 25, and the importance of documenting their generation's history for future generations.Acquisition
Accession
2025.7Source or Donor
Bove, PaulAcquisition Method
Collected by StaffOral History Details
Interviewee
Bove, PaulInterviewer
Molnar, MargaretInterview Date
Feb 24, 2025