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Nicholas Bonanno Obituary

Nicholas "Nick" Bonanno Sr., 89, WWII Veteran, died Saturday, 1/26/08 and peacefully went to heaven to be with his wife Dorothy. He attended St. Rose Catholic School in Ohio and was very active in the community before retiring to Arizona with his wife 25 years ago. Nick will be remembered for his wonderful memory and his compassion for people. He is survived and loved dearly by his 8 children: Ann Ficara (Tony), Frank Bonanno (Penny), Paul Bonanno, Jim Bonanno, Tom Bonanno, John Bonanno, Mike Bonanno, and Nick Bonanno (Rita); his 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren with 2 more great grandchildren due in 2008. A memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Tempe Arizona Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 12:00N. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations on behalf of Nick Bonanno be made to Solari Hospice Care; 8712 East Via De Commercio; Scottsdale, AZ 85258; 480-634-4187. To send a comment or to reach the family you can email [email protected] or call 480-250-5798.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 31, 2008.

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Doug Van Duyne

February 16, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

nancy hinders zimmerman

February 1, 2008

To the Bonanno Family: Just wanted to send my sympathy on the loss of your loved one. My dad and mom, Janet and Ed Hinders, have known Nick for many years and always talked highly of him. I went to school at LCC with Carmi. Again, our deepest sympathy to all of you. Nancy Hinders Zimmerman

Harry Simpson

January 31, 2008

Rest Nicolas, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Tempe Adult Day Healthcare Center

January 31, 2008

On behalf of the Tempe Adult Daycare Center I can say that Nick will be greatly missed. Nick was always so friendly and generous to all he encountered. We enjoyed hearing his stories.. especially when we got to see the pictures to go along with them!
Nick called in to say hello and check in even after he no longer attended TADHC. We always loved hearing his voice!
We will never forget his eagerness to attend the community outings,or his willingness to work hard during the physical therapy he received while at the center. He often talked of his wish to be able to walk at a family member's wedding out of state.
Thank you for sharing Nick with us. You are all in our thoughts. Please let us know of anything we can do for you.

James Rinkenberger

January 31, 2008

Nick was a fine person... I had the honor to know him from 1987.
I never knew him to say a harsh word about any person. He had a perment half smile that always said you were welcome in his home.
He always had the uncanny ablitly to know where the best deals were in the produce business. ( and of course a great lover of sports)
He lived a grand life and had many ppl in his life that loved him.

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