Ronald R. Bonfiglio

You were my gym coach at Thornridge. You inspired me to do better. Thank you.

Mr. Bonfiglio was my basketball coach at Woodland School in Hazel Crest. I moved to Pittsford, NY in 1963 and often thought of him as soft spoken role model in the years that followed. He had a tremendous impact on me. To this day, I spend time on the basketball court as a form of mental release and physical exercise. I tried many years ago to learn of his whereabouts and so wish that I could have thanked him. I don't know if any of his family will get this, so I will try to get this...

I want to express my sympathy to Mr. Bonfiglio's family. Thanks to the internet I just "googled" his name, following a spirited conversation with friends about teachers who were positive influences in our lives. I attended Woodland School back in the '50s and he team taught my 6th grade class with our principal, Mr. Crawford. What an amazing year that was for me and much of it was due to his positivity and especially his sense of humor and the way he treated all of us students with...

My thoughts and prayers to all of the Bonfiglio family. I'm honored to have known Ron and been able to share a lot of experiences with all of his wonderful family over the years...
David Claus

mr bonifiglio taught me to drive,thornridge class of 75,wonderful teacher & man,rip!!!

So sad to hear about this, respected Ron so much, can still feel Him walking on my stomach in gym class as we did sit ups, what a great role model and teacher!

Lois: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Ron. With each new day may peace find a place in your heart. In deepest sympathy to you and Ron's family. [email protected]

Mr Bonfiglio was my coach, gym teacher and classroom drivers ed teacher at Thornridge.
He will be missed by many.
My condolences to all his family.
Mike Costello, Thornridge class of 1970

My prayers for all of Ron Bonfiglio's family. He was my Homeroom teacher as a Freshman (first teacher I met!), my Driver's Ed teacher, and most importantly...well respected coach. As a cheerleader, he always looked out for us and made sure we got where we needed to go at away games. We appreciated that!

Gayle Lester McKay, Class of 1971...IL State Football and Basketball Champs