Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Antoinette Coon Obituary
Antoinette ("Dolly") ("Toni") Marion Bonitatebus Coon, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020. Dolly was predeceased by her husband, Reginald Coon. She was born in Bridgeport on September 12, 1930 and was the oldest child of Casey and Mary (Matera) Bonitatebus. Dolly attended Central High School and the St. Vincent's School of Nursing, where she was the president of her graduating nursing class in 1951and was also crowned "Queen of the Rose Festival" in 1950. Dolly enjoyed being an operating room nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital and remained very close to her nursing school friends throughout her life and was in charge of the many reunions held over the years. Leaving nursing for a time to raise her children, she returned to nursing as a school nurse for Bullard Havens Technical School and then a supervising nurse for North Fairfield Geriatric Nursing Home until her retirement. Antoinette is survived by her children, Michael (Michele) Coon of Milford, Connecticut, Thomas (Lori) Coon of Palm Coast, Florida, John Coon of Shelton, Connecticut and her beloved daughter, Laura (Frank) Marino of Shelton, Connecticut and her grandchildren, James and Casey Coon and Sophia and Christina Marino. Dolly is survived by and will be sorely missed by her sister and best friend, Ann Izzo, her sisters-in law, Frances Bonitatebus, Ginny Bonitatebus, Angie Coon and the many nieces and nephews whom she held a special place in all their lives as "Auntie Dolly". Antoinette was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph and Peter Bonitatebus, and special cousin and goddaughter, Patricia Petrucelli.
Antoinette's family would like to express their deep gratitude to the nurses, her aides and the entire staff at West River Rehab for the loving care and friendships they provided for mom over the past three years.
Due to the concerns about social gatherings affecting us all at this time, funeral and interment services will be held privately for the immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 20 Batterson Park Rd., Farmington, CT 06032, www.jdrf.org. Arrangements in care of Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull and to leave an online condolence please visit us at www.abriola.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Antoinette Coon
Sponsored by Abriola Parkview Funeral Home.
1 Entry
Joseph Boccamazzo
January 5, 2021
Laura,and Michael,John and Tommy
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom Dolly was so sweet of a person it was fun back in the day at Famillia gatherings
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Antoinette Coon's name
Memorial Events
for Antoinette Coon
How to support Antoinette'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
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
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 moreWays to honor Antoinette Coon'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
