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Joseph D., 89, of Union City, passed away on Saturday January 18, 2014.
He was born in and was a lifelong resident of Union City. Joseph was the President of the Joseph Bonacci Insurance Agency in Union City for many years before retiring. He served as chairman of the Union City Parking Authority and as a member of the Union City Board of Education as well as a member of the Union City Kiwanis Association and the Elks Club. Joseph was also a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was the beloved husband of Teresa (nee. Mc Kiever) and the devoted father of Joseph D. and wife Rosa, Gary J. and wife Cathy, Michael and Jane T. Boyle and husband Bryan. He was the loving grandfather of eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be on Thursday January 23, 2014 at 10 AM from the Leber Funeral Home in Union City then to Sts. Joseph and Michael Church where at 11 AM a mass will be offered. The entombment will follow at Garden of Memories Mausoleum. The visitation will be on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. For those desiring donation may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Bonacci
January 25, 2014
Gary, Cathy, Brian, Patrick & the Bonacci family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Our deepest heartful sympathy,
Jeanette & John Rooney, Brandon, Matt & Nesi Tremayne
The Smieszek Family
January 22, 2014
With deepest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Boyle
January 22, 2014
Joe's stories of the Clam Broth House and my very first trip to Joey Leone's are fond memories for me. His hospitality and warm welcomes will alway be remembered. My deepest condolences to the Bonacci Clan and all who knew this magnanimous man.
Little Kevin Boyle
January 22, 2014
Aunt Teddy, Joey, Gary, Michael, Jane and all the Bonacci's...we're so sorry for your loss. Uncle Joe was so much fun to be around. I will miss him. Our prayers are with you and may God give you strength and peace. Love, Donna, Steve and Kira
January 22, 2014
Teddy, Jane, Bryan, Michael, Gary, Joe and the entire Bonacci family:
Very, very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Celebrate your Dad's wonderful life as he would! Undoubtedly, he was a special man and always had a place in my heart as he and your Mom always welcomed me at the Bonacci home. Mr. Bonacci had great humor, would always have a story to tell and made you laugh. Most importantly he loved you all very much and always had a smile on his face.
With deepest sympathy,
Love Noreen....and Steve
Aurora Munoz
January 22, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
John Sharkey
January 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Darryl Bishop
January 21, 2014
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. Your strength as a family will guide you through this difficult time.
January 21, 2014
George and Sue Pycik know that God took a great man . we hope also God will help you through your grief
Judith Hutchinson
January 21, 2014
My condolences to the family and his son Joe. Judith Hutchinson
January 21, 2014
Our condolences to all those whose lives were touched by Joseph Bonacci. May love comfort friends and family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Gomez Family
January 21, 2014
Our love and prayers to the Bonacci family.
Love Arlene and George
Richard & Ro Schaefer
January 21, 2014
Uncle Joe will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful family.
Gary Stanke
January 21, 2014
Sorry for your loss...Joe Bonacci was a Good Man.He was My Insurance Guy when I lived in Union City...May He R.I.P.
Chris Rengel
January 21, 2014
My condolences to the Bonacci family....I remember going to the insurance agency as a kid with my grandfather.....RIP
January 21, 2014
Sorry to hear of Joseph's death, he was a great person. We used to see him in town (Point Pleasant Beach), often. May he rest in peace.
Robert and Adrienne Cerra Bratton
January 21, 2014
The world was a better place with Joe in it. Our deepest sympathy to his wonderful wife and family.
Pat & Frank Agolio
Richard Stoltenborg
January 21, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for the Bonacci family.
G. Freeman
January 21, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
James Chanas
January 21, 2014
Joe Bonacci was a good man. He is once again playing football with his brothers. Frank, Bruno, and Al. I will miss my dear uncle Joe. Everyone should have an uncle Joe to look up to.
Nicole & Antony Hodge
January 21, 2014
Deepest sympathy from the Hodge family.
Nicole Nazzaro-Hodge
January 21, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the Bonacci family on the passing if Joe. I will always remember his big smile, silly jokes and how no matter who you were, or where you were, he always made you feel like the only person in a room by opening his big heart and truly caring. I will always cherish the fun we had at the summer home with the family, and the times I just drove by to say a quick hello and wound up staying a couple hours just chatting. Simply put, Joe loved people and loved making people feel happy, special and loved. We are so sorry for your loss, he will be missed by all who knew him.
Michael Bonacci
January 20, 2014
Grandpa Joe,
Whether you were intentionally trying to be funny or just being your natural self; somehow, you always knew how to make me; and, pretty much, everyone around you laugh and I'll never forget that. I love you and I'll miss you. Rest in peace.
Love,
Michael
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