Rose Verdi Bonanno

Rose (Verdi) Bonanno, age 87, previously of Bronx, N.Y., died peacefully at home on October 14, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John J. Bonanno, Sr. She is survived by three sons, John J. Bonanno, Jr. and his wife, Christine of Danbury with whom she made her home, Donald Bonanno and his wife, Chris of Yonkers, N.Y., and George Bonanno and his wife, Margaret of Manalapan, NJ; a brother, John Verdi and his wife, Kathy of Mahopac, N.Y; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Bonanno's memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. A Mass of ChristianBurial will be celebrated on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, Danbury. Burial in Calverton National Cemetery will follow. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St., Danbury. To light a candle of hope and remembrance, please visit our website www.cornellmemorial.com.