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Roslin Vickers
April 2, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr.Bonaparte's passing. I remember having him as my 4th grade teacher at Smith Elementary many years ago. He was so kind, compassionate and a powerful teacher. I'm honored to have known him and to call him a significant influence on my life. I wish the family eternal peace and I know memories of him will always give you comfort!
Sophia Vandal
January 19, 2021
I am so sad to hear that Kevin passed away last month. I met Kevin while teaching at Smith School and always enjoyed his bright spirit and love of teaching. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace.
Kailyn Rodriguez
January 7, 2021
Mr.Bonaparte was my 5th grade teacher at smith school in 2013. He was honestly one of my favorite teachers and he was also my older sister 5th grade teacher. I’m so sorry for your lost.
Betty McKnight
December 21, 2020
To the Bonaparte family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kevin. I worked with Kevin years ago at North end School. I was always talking to him about the triplets and he was so proud telling me all about them. He was a great man who will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron Jakubowski
December 21, 2020
Kevin represented the best of us. Always positive, always caring about his kids in the classroom and the teaching profession. Whenever I visited Northend and later Smith, I always visited with Kevin. He was a teacher who gave me perspective on programs we were implementing in our schools. Always honest, always forthright, always a teacher. We also talked family a lot and his triplets were the center of his life. It was an honor to know him and may the big man Rest In Peace. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tom Leitao
December 21, 2020
I was lucky enough to meet Kevin in the crazy year when Northend was being renovated and the entire school was with us at Vance. He was one of the only teachers that would give up some of his plan time to stay and chat with me and watch his students participate in my P.E. class! We had many stimulating (and probably a bit loud ! ) conversations and lots of laughs. He was a wonderful person ,teacher , co worker and friend.
December 21, 2020
Kevin, I remember you helping me out when I got my first teaching job 26 years ago. Even before that, you were friends with my brother and lifted with us down the Powerhouse back in New Britain in 81’. My brother always told me that you were the strongest guy he ever knew, but also one of the most kind and sincere as well. You left this world a better place and had a huge impact on everyone who knew you. God bless
Elizabeth Murratti
December 21, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. I remember meeting him while teaching summer school and how welcoming and funny he was and how comfortable he made me feel as a new teacher. Many, many prayers to his family.
Robert Ramsey
December 21, 2020
Always upbeat and a true supporter of both students and teachers. He will be missed but not forgotten. God rest his soul.
Leona Clerkin
December 21, 2020
I am so deeply sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. I met Kevin through CSDNB at Smith School many years ago when I worked briefly at Smith School and always found him to be so kind and helpful to everyone around him. He will always be thought of in the highest regards. May God comfort you during this challenging time.
Gladys Leon
December 20, 2020
Mr. Bonaparte was a very good person, he will be missed. I met him at Chamberlain summer school a few years ago, rest in peace.
Linda Tomaiuolo
December 20, 2020
Kevin was one of the kindest and most caring people I have ever met. I had the honor of teaching with him at both Northend and Smith. He was always excited to tell me about the adventures and accomplishments of Rachel, Derek, and Kevin. He loved you so very much and was so proud of the 3 of you. That was evident in every conversation we had! He also enjoyed telling me about a trip or a restaurant he had gone to with his wife Nancy. He loved you to the moon and back! Kevin also had a great love for his students. He would frequently treat his students who had perfect attendance or good grades to lunch. He cut out hundreds of wooden game boards and wooden circles over his 34 year teaching career and taught his students how to sand and paint a checkerboard. Those are only two examples of the many things he did everyday to let his students know that he truly cared about them. I will miss hearing about his retirement adventures with his family and his beloved dog Toby. I will miss my dear friend. Kevin was truly one of a kind in so many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy, Rachel, Derek, and Kevin during this very difficult time.
Deborah Petruzzello
December 20, 2020
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Bonaparte. Knowing him since his children were in middle school, I was so impressed with the bond he had with his family. My deepest sympathies go out to the family and know that I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. P
Carol Samsel Ravagnani
December 20, 2020
Kevin was truly one of the most special people I have ever met. He was the assistant principal at Northend when I was principal. The students had great respect for him as he did for them. He truly loved teaching. The world needs many more like him. He will be missed.
Carol Samsel Ravagnani
Lynda Ryba
December 20, 2020
So very sad to hear about Kevin. I worked with him for several years at Smith School. At that time his children were deciding where to go to college. He never admitted it, but it was obvious he was relieved when they decided to attend Hartford and stay close to home. You could hear the love in his voice and on his face every time he talked about his family. You were all blessed to have him as your dad and husband, as we were blessed to have him as a colleague. He will be remembered with love.
Ken Skoglund
December 20, 2020
Kevin / Mr. B. Your were a BIG man with an even BIGGER heart & laugh!
It was a honor teaching with you at Northend & Smith Elementary School! Many many GREAT memories!
Rest In Peace! ❤
Al and Donna Pienkowski
December 18, 2020
Dear Nancy, Rachel, Kevin and Derek, We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Blessings to all of you now and in the the days ahead. He truly was one of the nicest people to ever meet.
Kathy DelDona
December 18, 2020
I worked at Smith School, I worked in the kitchen. Mr Bonaparte would come in every morning with a great smile on his face. We would talk a little. I remember the day when he told me he had triplets and how old they were at that time. I could see from the smile on his face he was so proud of them and the love he had for them. I am sure he will be dearly missed. RIP Mr. Bonaparte
Jessica Kirk- Murray
December 17, 2020
He was the greatest teacher.. I will never forget him. I was at Northend School he was my teacher. I bumped into him a few years ago and he said Jessica.. Jessica Kirk OMG my students are making me feel old lol.. R.I.P to the best teacher ever..I'll never forget you! Rest easy! God Bless his wife and children.. your husband and father is very special..
Denise Leone
December 17, 2020
Such beautiful words written for obviously a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Ally Packnick
December 17, 2020
Sending prayers and love to your family ! I’m so sorry for your loss
DeLita Rose-Daniels
December 16, 2020
Mr. Bonaparte, I just spoke your name with Mr. Gaylord not long ago. I never had an opportunity to experience you as my teacher but your presence and your smile made an everlasting impression! May your legacy live through your children, wife and family. May peace and comfort be their portion during this time. Thank you for all you have done in the lives of those you have educated.
Bethany Swicklas
December 16, 2020
I worked with Kevin for 8 years at Smith while I taught kindergarten. Even though my students were so young, they loved seeing Kevin in the hallways and at dismissal. One student used to call him Mr. Bone (I can hear her voice in my head while I think about it) and he would always laugh and say, “call me Mr. B!” I’m not sure she ever broke that habit. ❤
It was evident how much he truly cared for his students and our staff. We was an amazing human and I am thankful I worked with him for so long. He still messaged me on Facebook with pictures and stories of the dogs!
Thinking of his family during this time- you were the lights of his life! ❤
Erin Naspo
December 16, 2020
I feel blessed to have worked with Kevin at Smith. He was such a kind man and wonderful role model for his students. His love for his family was evident in every interaction. He was so proud of his family! My heart goes out to all of you.
Melissa Devanney
December 16, 2020
Mr Bonaparte was an amazing man with a big heart and a big sneeze. I was so blessed to have had him as a 5th grade teacher (Northend class of 1990 ). To this day, he’s still my favorite! He taught us not only academically but how to be good people and members of a community. My best friend and I loved staying after school to help clean out our pets’ cages and feed them while listening to “teacher talk”. I remember playing outside with my friends after school and we all anticipated his big blue jeep driving down our street on his way home from work. We couldn’t wait to hear that beeping coming up the hill. Even better if he had a red light and we got an extra minute with him! He touched countless lives and I’m so grateful to have been one of them. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Carmelita Quinones
December 16, 2020
Sleep in Peace Mr. Bonaparte thank you for being a great teacher to my son Lisano. Your passion for teaching allowed him to learn and instill value into his life that he utilizes in his journey today. Your powerful and never give up attitude for life will never be forgotten.
Mrs. Bonaparte and family may God bring you peace and strength during this difficult time.
With love and prayers,
Carmelita Quiñones
Joanne Jukins
December 16, 2020
My deepest condolences. He’s leaving behind three amazing young adults to carry on his work and make him proud every day. Sending you all my love and heading to the V foundation right now❤
Lajarvis Griner
December 15, 2020
Mr Bonaparte was my fourth and fifth grade teacher. I loved him. Kickball, Donuts on Wednesdays when we did our homework. Truly an inspiration to me and a reason why I'm a third grade teacher today. Thank you for being such a beautiful man in and out and also a role model for African people kids growing up with no father figure
Thank you also for my nickname you gave me love forcer. LJ❤
Sylvester Mcgee
December 15, 2020
Mr. Boneparte... Is how I knew him.
A great individual that always cared for everyone. This gentleman was my 5th grade Social Studies teacher at Northend Elementary School in 1992 . My class would switch back and forth with his and Mr. Tarigo's for Science class and S.S. for Mr.Boneparte's. Something about him is that he would always be loved by everyone, and that he was so big and masculine to all of us little people back then.
He was very understanding,.... So much of a friend to all of us.
I remember his blue jeep wrangler that he drove to work every morning while we were playing in the school yard before the bell rang.
He hopped out and and always said hello to everyone,... He had his brief case. Casual zip-up jacket, and white shirt with a tie.
A great man everyday!! At lunch, we had to earn our recess by not talking to loud in the Cafe'. Northend had a stop light on the front wall, next to the clock,... An actual traffic light that would turn from GREEN if we were being respectfully speaking to one another, (which was very hard for elementary children) then to YELLOW when it got a little too loud, to RED with a loud beep if we exceeded the noise limit that wasn't acceptable for recess to be granted. It taught us manners.!!
There were times that the light wasn't working.
Not a problem... They had Mr. Boneparte.!!
1 good "Hey"!! With 2 fingers up... And everyone knew what time it was.
If we wanted to play kickball, eat your peas with your pizza and tone it down.
It worked every time.
If someone didn't agree, well, they could spend their recess on the other side of the divider in the library until recess was over.
Another great memory.... Was spending those hot sunny spring towards summer days in the class room, quiet.... All of us in our books... And then he sneezes!!!
Wow!!, Did he have the sneeze of a lifetime!!
The entire school knew to bless the 5th grade teacher who congraduitively deserved it. From across the hall, to down the hall, to the gym, Mr. Tarigo, Mr.Westfried, to Mr.Scogland's gym class would all send their blessings when Kevin sneezed.
I can go on for days with memories... He was my Best Elementary School teachers. He was a very much an inspiration to many of us youngsters, especially me.
One the best in my lifetime!! He will never be forgotten. So many intricate details I can recall.
My childhood was a great one.
And truly played a very inspirational roll in it.
I Loved him.!!
Respect him!!
And believe that he gave his all to everyone whom he believed deserved it.
May you rest in peace Me.Boneaparte
And thank you.
Domenic Miele
December 15, 2020
I remember being in his Northend elementary school class like it was yesterday, doing good in class to earn stars to get A Dunkin doughnuts donut of choice from Mr. Bonaparte. Honored and privileged to have him as a teacher.
My condolences to his family, may he Rest In Peace and God Bless!
Asialee Newton
December 15, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. He was my 5th grade teacher at Northend 2000-2001 and still till this day whenever people ask I tell them how Mr. Bonaparte was my favorite teacher I ever had.The kickball games were priceless! May you Rest In Peace
Julie
December 15, 2020
We our so sorry for your loss. We feel so very thankful to have known Kevin. His big stature and loud voice may have scared some, but he was such a softest , sweetest individuals you could meet. I’m so happy that our older son was able to have him as a basketball and soccer coach, but most of all a positive role model to him as well. Our boys have been friends for many years, that friendship inspired sleepovers. From those sleepovers, I heard a about all the great pancakes, muffins, popcorn and other food that Kevin made for my son .
Your husband and dad created so many beautiful memories for you, those memories will keep him alive in your heart. He will be greatly missed. Love you all
Gina West
December 15, 2020
Nancy I was so saddened to hear this. I loved working with Kevin at the boys club and subbing with him at Northend. The gentle giant. I remember holding the triplets when they were born!! I am so sorry to hear this. I am sending my love!!!
Anita Pecirep
December 15, 2020
I will always love you Kevin this is the way I remember you not sick Nancy you are the love of his life and his three children he was so blessed to have I'm so sorry that he's gone now but he's in a better place Love you all God bless Anita
Judy Hurst
December 15, 2020
He will be miss my condolences to his family ❤❤
Timothy Masterson
December 15, 2020
Deepest Condolences to the family...
Mr Boneaparte was a true impact to the community... I remember him as a substitute teacher in Pulaski....
Thank you for you service...
Suzanne O’Connor
December 15, 2020
I am glad I had the pleasure of working with Kevin. Condolences to you and your family.
Bill, Darlene & Dude Ganley
December 15, 2020
Nancy, Rachel & Boys
We knew Kevin briefly but saw immediately the wonderful bond you have as a family. Our deepest and most sincere condolences.
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