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Dante Bovani Obituary
WEST PITTSTON — Dante J. Bovani Sr., 76, of West Pittston, died peacefully at home Monday, April 17, 2017.
Born in West Pittston on Feb. 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Sergio and Jennie (DelSerra) Bovani.
He was a graduate of West Pittston High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston. He was a former West Pittston Auxiliary Policeman. He was the owner/operator of Bovani Service Station in West Pittston, which was founded by his father, Sergio, in 1951, later expanding to Bovani Towing, currently operated by his son, Dante.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Besides his wife Gloria, the loves of his life were his grandchildren. He will be truly missed.
He loved going to Agolino's Restaurant in West Pittston, where he was a daily customer. He had perfect attendance at the Mohegan Sun casino.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Maria, in 1987.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Gloria (Manoski) Bovani. They would have celebrated 53 years of marriage in September. Also surviving are son, Dante Bovani Jr. and his wife, Laura Dennis, of West Pittston; grandchildren, Dante Tyler, 15, and Mia, 6; sisters-in-law, Eleanore and her husband, Jerry Walker, of West Pittston, Bernice and her husband, Robert Puchalski, of New Jersey, and Karen and her husband, John Turco, of Dallas; brother-in-law, Stanley Manoski and his wife Janice, of New Jersey; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church Thursday morning. Interment will follow in West Pittston Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, 251 William St., Pittston.
Online condolences may be made by visiting Mr. Bovani's obituary at www.adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Mrs.Arthur Weaver
April 26, 2017
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Lu Ann Hancock
April 20, 2017
We are so very sorry for your loss. May Dante rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Sandy Turonis
April 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss..Our prayers go out to your family. Dante was a great man. Sandy, Sal and Gia Turonis
Debbie Lepore Kadamian
April 19, 2017
Gloria, Dantino and Family,
So sorry to hear about Dante. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to you all.
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Atty. Mike Cefalo
April 19, 2017
Gloria, Dante, Laura. Dante Sr. and I grew up together, he was a pillar of the community...Everyone loved him...He taught me many lessons about life...May He Rest In Peace
April 19, 2017
Gloria,and family; we are so sorry to hear of Dante's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. In the name of Jesus may Dante Rest In Peace.
Uncle Pete & Aunt Gloria
Seabrook, Texas
JERRY BONNER
April 19, 2017
DEAR GLORIA FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MY FRIEND DANTE HAD A LOT OF GREAT TIMES WITH HIM HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM HE WOULD ALWAYS MAKE U LAUGH GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU MAY HE REST IN PEACE JERRY BONNER AND FAMILY
Brian Thornton
April 19, 2017
Dear Dante, your Dad will surely be remembered as a pillar in West Pittston, a man whose life touched thousands of others around our community. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
April 19, 2017
We are very sorry for your loss,God bless your family..Rocco Pierantoni,Ann Marie Gardner and Krista Gardner
SAM GALLO
April 19, 2017
RIP DANTE!!!!
April 19, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob & Kathy Benish
April 18, 2017
The Bovani Family. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
John Derosa
April 18, 2017
Dante and Gloria, my deepest condolences for your loss. Your father and husband was a rare person that regurdless of how bad a day you were having could bring a smile to your face. This one hurts,I will truly miss him. West pittston one of its finest. So very sorry. jD
keith weiskerger
April 18, 2017
Dante sorry to hear the loss of your father, he was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barb and Mick Calabrese
April 18, 2017
Watch over us all.
Hope u can play cards and smoke cigars in heaven!
Christina Turco-Franklin
April 18, 2017
Aunt Gloria, Dantino, Laura, Dante Tyler and Mia-
I'm so, so sorry about Uncle Dante. He always made me feel so special as his niece. I will always cherish the memories of he and I having fun together. He was a great uncle and I know he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. We will always miss him. I love you and I'm just so sorry. God bless you and keep you during this difficult time.
Love,
Tina xoxo
Roger (bellman) Ferretti
April 18, 2017
I will miss seeing you at the Mohegan Sun, but will always remember you. It sure won't be the same without you.
Irene & Tony Bellavia
April 18, 2017
Sorry to hear about Dante. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa and Ben Barletta
April 18, 2017
Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with all of you during this sad time...sharing and understanding the sudden loss you feel.
Neil Dougherty
April 18, 2017
Dante,
Very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless, Neil
Paul Marranca
April 18, 2017
Gloria and Dante,
I was saddened to read of Dante's passing. My prayers go out to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
John Fonzo
April 18, 2017
Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me, but I know that this is far from what you are going through right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. My fond memories of or friendship and you teaching me how to drive a tow truck will last my lifetime.
Mike Ferrara
April 18, 2017
Please accept my deepest condolences on behalf of my family.
Joey Gentile
April 18, 2017
Very sorry to read of Dante's passing. Loved being around him and Tony Denisco in the "old days". He is in our prayers.
Bill Stout
April 18, 2017
I'm very sorry to hear of dantes passing. He will be missed by all who knew him
Bill Stout
April 18, 2017
I'm very sorry to hear of dantes passingly.he will be missed by all who knew him rest in peace my friend
BOB CLAPPS
April 18, 2017
My condolences to the Bovani family. Dante was
a good friend and will be missed.
Bob A Clapps..
Brenda Morgan
April 18, 2017
Gloria,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol Lepore Ravert
April 18, 2017
Dear Gloria, Dante and family,
Jim and I are truly saddened to hear of Dante passing. Please accept are deepest condolences.
Terri, Aubrey, Austin and Travis Stewart
April 17, 2017
Rest in Peace Dante, gone but never forgotten, always in our hearts, you will be missed,
With all of our love to Gloria Bovani and family,
April 17, 2017
May you RIP Dante. We loved you so much & we will miss you always. Be the angel for all of us now as Maria is.
With our love, Bob & Butchie
April 17, 2017
God Bless You my dear cousin.
I miss you already.
Watch over us, keep us strong.
With love,
Cousin Denise
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