Frank Joseph Bonacci, Sr

Friend To Many

Frank Joseph Bonacci, Sr, of Danbury, the devoted husband of Lucille (Donatico) Bonacci, died January 31, surrounded by his loving family. His death occurred following complication due to a brief illness. Mr Bonacci was born on August 20, 1919, in Kenilworth, Utah, the son of Joseph and Rose (Scalzo) Bonacci. His family moved east to Danbury when he was a young boy.

In addition to his beloved wife of 62 years, he is survived by his sons, Frank, Jr, and his wife, Joan, of Newtown, Joseph and his wife, Patricia, of Danbury, and John of New Fairfield. He dearly loved his six grandchildren, Carlene of Danbury, Anthony and his wife, Marlene, of Danbury, Melissa May and her husband, Greg, of Virginia, Anne of New Fairfield, and Diana and Lauren of Newtown. His sister, Mary Lou Pasquarella of Danbury, also survives him.

His two brothers, Michael and Dominick; and his daughter-in-law, Deborah, predeceased him.

Mr Bonacci served his country during World War II as an Army medic attached to the 51st Coastal Artillery Unit, where he spent the next four years. Upon returning to the States, Mr Bonacci worked in the hatting industry before beginning his career with the US Postal Service. He retired in 1984 after 30 years.

Mr Bonacci was active in the Catholic War Veterans, DAV, and was proud to have been affiliated with Dream Come True Foundation. He was an active member of St Joseph Parish in Danbury.

An exceptional local athlete, Frank enjoyed baseball, golf, bowling, and was a unanimous election and proud inductee of the Old Timers Association.

He was an inspirational father to his three sons and their wives and a loving grandfather to his six grandchildren.

He had a magnetic personality that found him attaining many friendships through out his life.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated February 5 at St Joseph Church, Danbury. Burial in St Peter Cemetery followed.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dream Come True Foundation, PO Box 2415, Danbury CT 06813-2415 or to the American Diabetes Association, 306 Industrial Park Road, #105, Middletown CT 06457.

The Newtown Bee        February 9, 2007