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James Bonstein Obituary
Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He attended Saint Louis University, where he earned his bachelor's degree. He retired from FLSmidth where he worked in procurement.
Jim will be remembered for his love of spending time with family, friends, and his dogs. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife, Desty; sons, David Bonstein and wife, Jaime, and Daniel Bonstein and wife, Kate; sister, Janet Lovell and husband, Steve; brother, Michael Bonstein and wife, Karol; brother in-law, Frank Mack, and six grandchildren, Cecily, Sophia, Shae, Sienna, Bryce, and Jakob.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018, immediately followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. Interment with military honors will be held at St. Anthony Cemetery, Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made payable to DAV-Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. Condolences may be offered at connellfuneral.com.
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Gary and Susan Hartney
April 27, 2024
Dear Desty and family,
We did not know about Jim's death until mentioned it yesterday. May happy memories of your life together and the loving support of your family and friends continue to sustain you.
Gary and Susan Hartney
Beth (Crawford)
March 23, 2023
Dear Desty, Dave, & Dan,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
I am blessed to have known him, and I'll never forget his life lessons.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Elaine Coringrato
March 4, 2023
Deity and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Jim. May he Rest In Peace.
Lee and Elaine Coringrato
Schnecksville
Richard & Jaynellen Mannix
March 4, 2023
Desty, please accept our heart-felt condolences for Jim's passing. We realize how close you and all of your family are & to have an important person taken is a critical loss.
"God saw that Jim was very tired. He wrapped him in His arms and whispered, Come to Me".
Most sincerely, Richard and Jaynellen Mannix
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Mary J Hartsell
March 3, 2023
Dear Desty, so sorry to see of Jim's passing. I have so many fond memories of our childhood and teen years! You and your family are in my prayers.
Love
Mary (Steen) Hartsell
Joe Landrigan
March 2, 2023
Desty,
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. Please know that friends and family are here for you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Charlie and Candy
March 1, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gwin Krouse
March 1, 2023
Dear Desty, I am so saddened to read of your husband´s death. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Sue Thomas
March 1, 2023
Dear Desty, I´m so very sorry for your loss. Sending my sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
Sue Thomas
Former Administrative Assistant at Boyle Construction (I recently moved to Colorado but we would chat whenever you stopped in the Boyle office)
Kristina Libricz
March 1, 2023
Dear Desty and Family,
Please accept my condolences. I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. It was a pleasure working with him in the Procurement Department at FLSmidth Inc. He was always friendly and so funny, and I enjoyed our conversations. May Jim rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Kristina Libricz
Ruth Scott
March 1, 2023
Dear Desty and Family,
We were so shocked to hear of Jimmy´s passing. He was one of the finest men we´ve ever known. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Ruth & Russell Scott
and Maureen Ericson
Phil Janny, Plunkett & Graver, P.C.
March 1, 2023
Desty,
My deepest condolences on the loss of James.
My thoughts and prayers for you and your entire family at this very difficult time.
Chuck & Julie Flamini
March 1, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joe & Joanne Geist
March 1, 2023
So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was a kind hearted soul who always kept family first. RIP forever!
Joe and Joanne Geist
March 1, 2023
Desty & family,
We are very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Hoping that many years of memories bring you comfort. God Bless.
Joanne (McDonald) Christman
March 1, 2023
Desty and Family. I am so sorry to here of Jim´s passing. May you all be comforted in the wonderful memories you have of Jim. May he rest in eternal peace
Fondly,
Joanne (McDonald) Christman
Tracy
March 1, 2023
Desty and Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
My deepest sympathy
Tracy A. Barker
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
March 1, 2023
ATTENTION ! " A Vietnam Veteran has passed away today." You are now relieved from your post. You have made your last flight into the wild blue yonder´s. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Joe Hanna & Family
March 1, 2023
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Desty and family on Jim's passing. May God Rest his Soul and may his memory be eternal.
Grateful
February 28, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Michelle & David Quier
February 28, 2023
Michelle & David Quier
February 28, 2023
Michelle & David Quier
February 28, 2023
Michelle & David Quier
February 28, 2023
Michelle & David Quier
February 28, 2023
Dear Desty, David, Dan and Family,
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Jim.
26 years ago you were our first friends on Eagle St. Jim was like a father to David. We became so close going on vacations, parties, etc.. together. This loss is going to hurt. May your memories keep you during the difficult days ahead.
Soar with the angels Jim. You are one of the good ones.
We love you,
David and Michelle Quier
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