Photo courtesy of Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home - Montrose
Rome, Pennsylvania
Jan 4, 1964 – Dec 8, 2014
John J. "Boots" "Tiny" Bonavita, Jr., 50 of Rome, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 8, 2014, at his home. He was born on January 4, 1964, in Meshoppen, PA, to John J. Sr. Auburn, PA, and the late Mary Ann Bonavita.
He is survived by his six siblings, Cherie Bonavita, Cindy Bonavita, Patty Bonavita, Chris Bonavita, Lori Bonavita, and Stanley and his wife, Jennifer Bonavita, all of Auburn Twp., PA., nephews, Alex, Kyle and Austin Bonavita, niece, Autumn Bonavita, extended family, Kevin Palmer, Springville, PA, Nicole Brooks Jayne, Springville, PA, companion, Teri Brady, Rome, PA, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
"Boots" graduated from Elk Lake in 1981 and was active in soccer, wrestling, and baseball. After high school, he enjoyed bowling, and played softball for "Bonavita Trucking", in a men's league, and also for a 50-50 league. After school, "Tiny" worked as a truck driver, his first job was working for his father with Bonavita Trucking. He also worked for Hughey Trucking, AC Tyler Trucking, and his last company was Aqua Vac Transport. John was very fond of his nephews and niece, his Facebook page was filled with their pictures.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2014, at the Daniel K. Regan, Montrose, PA with Pastor Gary Myers of Biblical Baptist Church, Meshoppen, PA, officiating. Interment will be in the Jersey Hill Cemetery, Auburn Twp., PA. Visitations will be Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
So sorry to hear about your lose. Had many good times Bowling on Sunday nights and playing ball with Big John. Thinking of all of you.
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Bob and Liz Stackhouse
December 18, 2014 | Mehoopany
R.I.P. Johnny ,Our third son. You will be missed by all who knew you. Mom and Dad Palmer
December 18, 2014
Love you
December 15, 2014 | Auburn
You were the most kind hearted person I knew,you loved driving truck, going to tractor shows & spending time with your nephews and niece whom loved you more than you ever knew. RIP John love you!!!!!!!:-(
December 15, 2014 | Meshoppen, PA
So sorry for your loss. I know that words cannot heal the hurt you feel, but know that he is in heaven with Mom and that they both will be looking down on the family. You are in our prayers.
Doug & Diane Ives
December 15, 2014 | Auburn Center, PA
Rest in peace my fine nephew.
Uncle Chuck Bullock
December 15, 2014 | Meshoppen, PA
Sorry for your loss..i worked with john hauling milk for tylers milk hauling.i will rember all the good times on the way to new jersey,he was a good man,and will be missed..my you rest in peace john
jason otis
December 14, 2014 | Wyalusing, PA
So sorry for your loss. I have know Johnny for 14 years and he was a great person always had a time for anyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed.
Connie Teel
December 13, 2014 | Meshoppen, PA
To My Friends The Bonavita Family,
I have no words that will help only know Johnny will be missed by all.He came to me after Rick had passed told me if ever I can help you out just call me I'll be there.He was about the kindess people you would have ever met. Loved playing in 50/50 softball with him, I ask to be just ahead of him because I knew he would get a homerun and I could take my time getting home. He always had a BIG bear hug for you. So RIP JOHNNY - Boots
Brenda Smith
December 13, 2014 | Auburn, PA