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Josephine Bonneau Obituary

Josephine Pizzuto Bonneau 1927 - 2009 PITTSFIELD Josephine Ann Pizzuto Bonneau, of Side By Side, 120 Onota St., formerly of 33 Congress St., died Thursday, May 7, at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield, Aug. 7, 1927, daughter of Dominic and Francesca Pintalla Pizzuto, she was educated in the Pittsfield Public Schools. Mrs. Bonneau had been manager of the Deli Department at the former A&P Supermarket for 17 years before retiring in 1988. She had been a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed reading and watching figure skating. She loved being with her grandchildren. Her husband, Rene George Bonneau, whom she married April 23, 1949, died Sept. 12, 1988. Mrs. Bonneau leaves a son, Rene J. Bonneau of Pittsfield; three daughters, Joann Nolli and her husband, Albert, of Sandwich, Mass., Carol Garrity and her husband, Robert, of Pittsfield, and Marie Stanger, and her husband, Russell, of Dalton; two brothers, Thomas Pizzuto of Hancock and William Pizzuto of Pittsfield, three sisters, Susan DiGrigoli of Lee, Dolores Albano of Pittsfield, and Emma Dobrowlski of Pittsfield, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She was predeceased by three sisters, Sylvia Doucette, Antoinette Giguere, and Eleanor Adriance. FUNERAL NOTICE: Services will be private. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association in care of DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on May 8, 2009.

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jerry giguere

June 3, 2009

Aunt Joe You are loved and missed by all but esp. your children who's life you shaped and loved forever.I know you joined with your parents, husband and siblings and my heart still breaks knowing my mom , you and others will no longer be a part of our physical life, and I now thank the Lord for our memories and dreams and the feeling that keep you close. I know I would and Ranny} too -Live the same life, except the same fate, live the same faith - if it meant we could have you as our moms once again...............

Justin Brown

May 18, 2009

To Rene,
My sincere sympathy to you & your family. I am here for you through the thick and thin. If you need anything, just ask. Your my best friend.
-Justin-

Maryanne Chapman

May 12, 2009

Renee,
I am out of the area and just read the notice regarding the loss of your mom. My sincere sympathy to your family. I pray that she had a peaceful end to her time here on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maryanne Chapman (Danford)

PAT HARPER

May 12, 2009

RENE AND FAMILY,
SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR MOTHER'S PASSING.MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

May 12, 2009

Rene,

Sory to hear of the loss of your mom.

Let me know if you need anything

Ryan Boivin
Dalton MA

Martha Klebart

May 11, 2009

Rene and Family,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless.

Sandy Scarafoni

May 10, 2009

Joann, Carol, Marie, Rene, We are so sorry . Aunty jo has left us with so manny memeories that will never be forgotten. just one that all ways stays with me is all the Sunday nites growing up, jelly donuts, and pizza dough from Borgos Bakery. two weeks ago she told the nurse at side by side that Stephen was her boy friend. She always made us laugh with her great sence on humor. We loved her so much and will miss her.Please know we are here for all of you. With much love and resepct, Sandy, Jim, and Aunty Sue

May 9, 2009

to joann,sorry to hear about your mom please give my best wishes to all your family.
herbert & jody blake

Stan Damato

May 9, 2009

Rene,I am sorry to hear about your mother. Please give my best to all your family.

Dominick Pizzuto

May 8, 2009

I am very sorry for the loss of My Aunt JoJo. I did get to see her my last trip to Pittsfield and will hold that memory close to my heart. She told me: " My God you are the image of my brother Billy ! " I will never forget those words. My blessings go out to my cousins at this hard time in there life's.
God Bless you,
Dominick

Anita Doucette-Gutmann

May 8, 2009

To Carol, JoAnne and Marie and Renee,
Aunt "Juddie" will always be remembered with love. We have good memories growing up in a large italian family. Those good memories will be with us forever. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Cousin Anita, Pete, Matt and Nate

Sandra Eason-Yankey

May 8, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Daniel Pizzuto

May 8, 2009

You Will Be Very Well Missed Auntie Jo Jo
We Are Truley Blessed To Have Had You In Our Lifes But Now Your With Uncle Rene Were You Are Safe And Happy. For All My Cousins I Love And Miss You Very Much And My Prayers Are With You All

God Bless And All My Love At This Hard Time
Daniel, Debra And Daniel Joseph Pizzuto

Scott and Nicole Cowlin

May 8, 2009

Carol,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andrea Damato

May 8, 2009

Rene, I am so very sorry about the passing of your Mom. She will always be with you as your own personal Guardian Angel. I will always remember Mrs. Bonneau. She was a wonderful, kind and beautiful person. I would love her laughter and sweet smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you Rene and also with your family. God Bless you and comfort you. Love, Andrea Damato Baumgardner xo xo xo

Tanya, Adam & Brett Haas

May 8, 2009

Carol & Bob, We're very sorry about the loss of your mom. Please find comfort in the wonderful memories that you've had with her. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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