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for STEPHEN BONKOWSKI
Gregory Karas
December 30, 2022
It is hard to believe it has been 3 years. I miss our quarterly get togethers, philosophizing different topics while enjoying dinner and beers. Your sage advice and council was always welcomed. I am sure you are running the pickup basketball games there, keeping everyone on their toes. You left way too early, my friend.
February 18, 2020
Mr. Steve Bonkowski was a wonderful teacher. I fully enjoyed his class in Child Development. He was always upbeat and eager to teach. RIP
Siobhan Ferguson
Ryan Hurley
January 21, 2020
Steve was my first college professor I ever had. He was the nicest, funniest, upbeat professor I've ever had. My Condolences go to the family. I'm glad to have been one of Steve's students. And if I wasn't in any of his classes, he'd stop by in the hallway and say "Hey, How's going Ryan", we'd have short conversations. Thank You for a Wonderful class Steve! Rest In Peace.
Leanne Rosolko
January 14, 2020
I am so so sorry to hear of Professor Bonkowski's sudden passing. I was so lucky and blessed to have him as my professor this past fall semester. He taught me and the class so much useful information on Child Development. He always made class fun and would almost always have a joke to tell the class or an interesting story. Rest In Peace Professor Bonkowski. He will truly be missed.
THEODORE BELL
January 12, 2020
It was a joy to have you as a Professor. You made learning fun and taught me a lot. I still have notes I took from your class. Glad that I got to be a student of yours. Rest easy.
January 11, 2020
Kelley,
I just learned about the death of your dear father. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Esther Rothkopf
Pete Cook
January 10, 2020
Years ago (10 maybe?) I played pick-up basketball with Steve. He was one of the nicest guys I ever played with.
Geneva Tucker
January 10, 2020
My sincere condolences to you and your family. So sorry for your loss and wish you comfort in the years to come.
Geneva (Tufts MC colleague)
Adam Miclette
January 8, 2020
My condolences to Steve's family. We just found out about it today. Sorry we missed the services, please extend our sorrow to Aunt Pauline and the entire family.
A.J. Jeannetti
January 8, 2020
Very sad news. I enjoyed our football conversations. Always had time for a beer with the kids. Cheers to Steve!
The Limeys family
John O'Neil
January 8, 2020
Dear Donna and family,
Our sincere condolences to you at this sad and difficult time.
Always,
Johnny, Ahsen and Dilara O'Neil
January 7, 2020
Donna and Family,
My true condolences and sympathy during this difficult time.My thoughts and heart are with you.
Judi Cullinane
Gregory Karas
January 7, 2020
My condolences to Donna and the family. I have known Steve for many, many years. We first met working at Gibbs College in 2006 and have remained close friends over the years. I just had dinner with Steve two weeks ago. I am saddened beyond words. I will miss you my friend.
Dennis Braun
January 7, 2020
Steve was a great guy! He hired me for my first job in Admissions, I have been in the field for almost 20 years. He will be missed.
Janice Maloof
January 7, 2020
Donna, I am at a loss for words. I am so sorry and have you and your family in thoughts. With Love, Janice
Sal Curcuru
January 7, 2020
Steve you were one of a kind. Glad I got to spend some time with you Christmas Eve. You will be missed...Sal
January 6, 2020
My condolences to Steve's family. Steve was a big part of Mass Bay. I remember a few years ago he led an eye-opening workshop on Professional Day on how faculty can help students with career advice and job search skills. He recently volunteered to serve on an important adjunct/management committee for our union. Steve will be missed by his colleagues and by the many students on whose behalf he did so much inside and outside the classroom. Prof. Bob Tarutis
Gentiana Topalli
January 6, 2020
I met Proffesor Bonkowski this past semester I took a class with him. He was such a great mentor and by far one of the best professors there will ever be in this universe. My condolences to his family and his friends!! Rest In Peace Proffesor Bonkowski! Thank you for all your words of encouragement! You will be greatly missed by all of your students!!
Paulo Machado
January 6, 2020
My deepest condolences to Professor BONKOWSKI's loved ones. He was a great man and always willing to help others!
MassBay Students
January 6, 2020
I would like to say as a student of MassBay CC that he was a loved professor and greatly respected, that can be shown with this > https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=1976679 Everyone agrees that he was a caring professor and wanted his students to succeed. I am very sorry for your lose. You will be missed.
January 6, 2020
Sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a great gentlemen , colleague and educator.
Dennis Goodwin
Massbay CC
Denise Garrow-Pruitt
January 6, 2020
Steve was my friend and former president at Everest College. He and I both landed at MassBay after Everest closed. I will miss you Steve. R.I.P my friend.
Denise Garrow-Pruitt
SUSAN COPEN
January 6, 2020
Steve will be missed as a pro-adjunct voice in the union! Huge loss for his family, so sorry to them, but also a loss for his fellow adjunct co-workers!
Karen Britton
January 6, 2020
I was so sorry to learn of Stephen's sudden passing. My deepest condolences. Karen Britton, MassBay colleague
John Martin
January 6, 2020
I hadn't known Steven very long. However, he and I hit it off quickly and had a good connection.
He was a straight shooter, and had one heck of a sense of humor.
My daughter had the opportunity to take one of his classes this past fall. She thought he was fantastic. She really enjoyed his class.
I will miss him. God bless him and you, his family.
John T. Martin
Margaret Crowe
January 6, 2020
Steve was a great colleague and friend. I do not know his family, but I can assure them his loss will also be felt sorely by the faculty, staff, and students at MassBay. He was a dynamic educator and an advocate, both for students and for Adjuncts within the Union. His valuable contributions are too numerous to list and his absence difficult to fathom. My sincerest condolences to those who knew and loved him best.
Meg DiMino
January 6, 2020
As a colleague at MassBay, Steve was not only a pleasure to work with, but fun. Our students he supported often returned back to him, and many gravitated towards his courses. He was always a felt sense of student support and a truly wonderful colleague. My thoughts and condolences are with you.
Sally Espino
January 6, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Donna and the Bonkowski Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeannette Doyle
January 6, 2020
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Steve, but knowing you and your approach to life, he must have been a terrific guy. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
Donna MacLeod
January 5, 2020
As Steves former manager at Coldwell Banker in Dedham, I can tell you that there wasn't a man is this world who loved his family as much as Steve. He was the greatest human being and I knew it the day I hired him. He will be sorely missed by all who love him. As the widow of a husband who also died suddenly from a heart attack, my heart is with you all. I also have two older daughters, a younger son and a grandchild. Praying the memories sustain you.
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