Obituary of Frank J. Bonacci

Frank J. Bonacci Sr. August 20, 1919 - January 31, 2007 Frank Joseph Bonacci Sr, of Danbury, devoted husband of Lucille (Donatico) Bonacci, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday evening, January 31, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. His death occurred following complications due to a brief illness. Mr. Bonacci was born on August 20, 1919, in Kenilworth, Utah, the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Scalzo) Bonacci. His family moved east to Danbury when he was a young boy. 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 U.S. 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 throughout his life. In addition to his beloved wife of 62 years, Lucille, he is survived by his sons, Joseph and his wife, Patricia of Danbury, John of New Fairfield, and Frank, Jr. and his wife, Joan of Newtown. 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, Diana and Lauren of Newtown. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Lou Pasquarella of Danbury. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Michael and Dominick; and his daughter-in-law, Deborah. Funeral Information A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 5th at 10:00am at St. Joseph Church, Danbury. Burial in St. Peter Cemetery will follow. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Sunday, February 4th between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00pm. Donations Information Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory 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.