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Anthony Bonadio Obituary
Irondequoit: Honorable Anthony F. Bonadio, long time Irondequoit resident passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He served as a Family Court Judge for twenty years, retiring in 1998. Prior to his judgeship he served as a Monroe County Legislator for two terms, representing the 17th district, and had a private law practice. He also was the first child abuse lawyer in the county, in 1968, and served as trial counsel for the Department of Social Services, Child Protective Division, handling abuse and neglect cases for Family Court. After retirement he continued to work as a Judicial Hearing Officer for a short time.
He was a graduate of Aquinas Institute, University of Rochester and Albany Law School. Beside his dedication to his career, he was active as a coach for Irondequoit Little League, Biddy Basketball, and girl's softball in Irondequoit. He was an avid golfer, gardener, baseball fan and enjoyed worldwide travel.
Before his illness, he was a member of Irondequoit Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, Sons of Italy and other various organizations. He served on the executive committee of Camp Good Days and Special Times and had been involved with camp as a volunteer since its beginning.
He also was an usher at Christ the King Church where he was a parishioner for many years.
Anthony is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marilyn; children, Amy (Tom) Vierhile, Mark Bonadio of Indiana, Susan (Anthony) Day, Jill (Kevin) Connor of Utah; grandchildren, Molly, Megan, Jenna Vierhile, Lauren & Tyler Day, Dylan & Brady Connor; sister,Teresa (Jerry) Rutalis; sisters & brothers in law, Nancy Williams, James(Sue) Poole, Kathy (Dave) Holder, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Baird Nursing Home for their loving and outstanding care. We are forever grateful.
His family will receive friends FRIDAY 3:00 - 7:00pm at the funeral home (570 Kings Hwy.) Friends are invited to meet the family SATURDAY 9:30 AM at Blessed Kateri at Christ The King Church for his funeral mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Camp Good Days & Special Times, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road, Mendon, NY 14506, or Alzheimer's Association Rochester Chapter, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620. To share a memory or send the family a condolence, please visit harrisfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Bonadio
Terri Grocott
September 3, 2012
Please know our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the entire family. God Bless
Jill Connor
August 26, 2012
Today I lit a candle for my Dad. It's been 20 days since you passed and although you have not been with us (in mind) for many years, saying good bye to your earth body was harder than I thought. I will always love you Dad.
August 13, 2012
Bonadio Family, It was a priviledge to know Tony from being our family lawyer to his Judgeship and loyal customer of our family service station. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Frank and Joyce Magnera cumming,ga
August 11, 2012
The tribute to you Dad was so beautiful today at his farewell. I was glad to be a small part of his professional life whem I was starting out in adminisration and again at CGDST.
August 10, 2012
I remember Tony as we called him from my young days as a paper boy , delivering a paper to his family grocery store on Clifford Ave. Great guy , also served as my a attorney for a number of years when I was a resident of Rochester . He will be remembered in my prayers , and so will his family . Frank De Rosa ,Ph.D. Gilbert , Arizona .
mary ann cimino
August 10, 2012
MARILYN, I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER ME OR MY HUSBAND, VINCE, BUT WE WERE IN THE GROUP WITH YOU AND THE JUDGE WHEN WE WENT TO ITALY ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO. VINCE AND I WERE REMINISCING ABOUT THE TRIP UPON LEARNING OF THE JUDGE'S PASSING. WE WERE LAUGHING BECAUSE HE HAD SUCH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR--REMEMBER THE FIGS ON THE BUS? ANYWAY, VINCE KEPT CALLING HIM JUDGE, AND HE KEPT SAYING ON THE LOW-DOWN, "DON'T CALL ME JUDGE". I ALSO WORKED WITH THE JUDGE AT FAMILY COURT. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM, BUT AT LEAST HE IS NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS
MARY ANN AND VINCENT CIMINO
Kim May
August 10, 2012
In the beginning days of CGDSTwe were ALL a little wild...but we never feared because the Judge was here! He always brought a calmness to us and a warm smile. May the memories you have sustain you thru this difficult time.
June Fortunato
August 9, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of cousin Tony's passing. He was such a thoughtful person, with a rare intelligence. I know that he and my Mom had a special bond- she took care of him when he was a baby and loved him so very much. He always took care to remember and visit her. Now he's beyond Alzheimers- where he can be himself again. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cindy Feroce
August 9, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear of Judge Bonadio's passing. I met him working at Family Court. He was one of the first judges I worked with. 28 years later, he remains one of my all time favorites, and always will be. I have a vivid memory of being new at work, and he invited me into his chambers to see a family photo album. He showed me photos of his parents, the store they ran, and where they lived when he grew up. It was so touching. I joined Family Court because I wanted to make a difference for Families. Judge Bonadio showed that very same principal in and outside of the courtroom. He respected everyone, it didn't matter your title. We had many laughs through the years. My experience in Family Court was better because of him. I will never forget him. My prayers for his family as I'm sure he will be greatly missed.
JOHN YANUS
August 9, 2012
TONY WAS A WONDERFUL AND FIRST CLASS PERSON, ESPECIALLY WHEN PLAYING GOLF AT SHADOW PINES. I HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED BEING IN HIS COMPANY AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A GREAT PERSON AND I AM HAPPY TO HAVE KNOWN HIM, GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY
August 9, 2012
What a wonderful gentleman! I was a principal when I first met Tony in court with a student I took there.
But most of all, I remember him at Camp Good Days where his candy never stopped flowing into the hands of children 24 hours a day. He was always smiling.
May he now enjoy ETERNAL Peace with his God.
Sister Francella Quinn SSJ
Thomas Gosdeck
August 9, 2012
Marilyn,
Your sad news found its way to us in NC.
Tony was a good friend and great family court judge.
Our sincerecondolences
Nanette Beattie Bracken
August 9, 2012
I worked for Tony many years ago when he was still in private practice. At that time he was running for election and chose as his slogan “It's as easy as A B C – Anthony Bonadio Cares”
Certainly an appropriate message because he certainly did care. Tony was a high energy man, involved in many things – always on his way to some place! But – most of all – I remember the pride and delight with which he spoke so often of his beloved Marilyn and his cherished children. You all have my very deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Barbara Momano
August 9, 2012
Marilyn, very sorry to hear about Tony, he is in a better place without pain and agony.
Marti Cotter
August 9, 2012
Dear Sue, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.
August 9, 2012
We were so very sorry to hear about Tony's passing. He was a wonderful man, and we have missed seeing him walking his dog and chatting with us. Tony was one of the first neighbors we met when we moved into our house. I was always out working in the yard and he would stop and we would chat a while. We are in Italy and will not be able to attend the services. With our deepest sympathy to all of you, John and Linda Autiero
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