Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1924
DIED
2013
FUNERAL HOME
John Boni Obituary
Born Jan. 17, 1924, in Olean, he was a son of the late John and Mary Favro Boni. On Aug. 6, 1949, in West Valley, he married the former Edna M. Feldman, who passed away Jan. 2, 2010.
John attended Olean schools and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the European, African, Middle Eastern, and South Pacific theaters. After the war, he worked at various places, including Bush Bros., Daystrom Corp., Rochester Products, and Stroemann Bros. until his retirement in 1989. During his working years, he also bartended at Coral Lanes and The Wheel Restaurant. He was a member of the Democratic Party and an Olean alderman for many years. He was also a member of Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post 892. John was an avid fisherman and regularly fished with his fishing buddies. He enjoyed visiting with his friends for Senior Coffee at the Burger King every morning for the past 24 years.
Surviving are a son, Robert (Patricia) Boni of Reading, Pa.; a daughter, Kathy Boni; a granddaughter, Emma (Brian) Allen of Michigan; two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Amanda; a brother, Frank (Shirley) Boni of Allegany; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a brother, Albert Boni; and three sisters.
Family will receive friends today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean, where a service will be held Thursday (May 30, 2013) at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Portville at the convenience of the family.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-0631; the American Diabetes Association, Buffalo N.Y. Office, 315 Alberta Drive, Suite 102, Amherst, NY 14226; or Kevin Guest House, 782 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Boni
6 Entries
June 15, 2013
Dear Kathy and Bob
I clearly remember a letter our family rcv'd many years ago. On the very top was the message "have chair and H2O ready". In the letter Aunt Edna informed us she had "accepted the fragile ring". That was the first of many happy memories of Uncle Johnnie Boni, as he was always called by our clan. We will all miss him! Take care my cousins. Love June
April Brandow
June 4, 2013
Hello my cousins,
Though I did not have the grand oppurtunity of growing up with the Feldman Clan, I have memories of some really great times. Uncle John, Aunt Edna, Aunt Ellen and Uncle Joe used to come to Cali to visit us. Uncle John and Uncle Joe would take Carrie and I to the liquor store to get penny candy. WOW! could we get alot back then! They then would take us fishing on the pier in Long Beach where I would use my butterscotch candy that I sucked until there was a hole in the middle, put it on the hook and catch beautiful crabs with! Oh the fun of looking at their smiling faces! I still have my coin purse from Uncle John some where in my treasures. I believe it was a little girl on it. I am truly sorry for the loss you all feel. I love you both! God speed on his journey to vsist all of our other relatives.
Diane and Andy Battaglia
June 4, 2013
Dear Kathy and Bob and family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you in the death of your dad. Thinking of you!
Mike Krott
May 30, 2013
Kathy and Bob truly sorry to hear about your dad I have many memories of him and your mom.
Star Birch
May 29, 2013
Kathy and Bob. So sorry. I know you'll miss him.
Pamela Pemsler
May 29, 2013
Kathy and Bob, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a great neighbor and good friend to my Dad for many years.
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in John Boni's name
Memorial Events
for John Boni
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Boni's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
