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Rafael Bonilla Obituary
Rafael A. Bonilla, 74, a 35-year resident of Mahopac, died June 5.
Bonilla was raised in Santurce, Puerto Rico and Brooklyn, NY and worked for 29 years for the NYC Department of Sanitation.
Bonilla is survived by his wife Barbara, his son Ralph and his daughter Denise, as well as his aunt and uncle Aleja and Emilio Ramos.
A wake will be held on Thursday from 5-9 p.m. at Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home in Mahopac. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Fri at 10 a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Church in Mahopac, followed by interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne.
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Randy
February 11, 2021
This is me and Ralph at his retirement party 1998 he was a good friendly Supervisor at NYC Dept of Sanitation MTS very good man he will be deeply missed, Rest in Paradise Ralph.
RANDOLPH EDWARDS
November 17, 2017
Bonilla was my supervisor from 1991-1999 he was like family to me he saw my early years at the Dept of Sanitation at the MTS he had a good crew of people working for him and i have fond memories working with him lots of fun and he gave me good advice and help me on my relationship back then very good man he will be miss no doubt , one of the best supervisors i ever had God bless u Bonilla RIP
Cindy A
June 14, 2016
My sincere condolences for the Bonilla family. Your father will be deeply missed. May our loving God comfort all of you during this time (Psalm 9:9; John11:25)
Kathy Mead and Family
June 8, 2016
With our deepest sympathy
You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
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