Ann M. Bonavita

Ann M. Bonavita passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the age of 94, surrounded by her family. Ann was born February 23, 1922 in Somerville, PA to Ramundo and Paolina (nee Macri) Murgia (Italian immigrants). Raised in Carbondale, PA she was the third of eight children, a coal miner's daughter. During World War 2, Ann, two of her sisters, and friends boarded a train to Newark in search of work. She found employment in Westinghouse where she met her future husband of 67 years, Peter. Ann was a meticulous homemaker who took pride in her home in Newark's historic Forest Hill. She and her husband Peter raised three daughters. An excellent Italian cook and baker, Ann would make trays of cookies to give to family and friends every Christmas. Proficient in gardening, sewing, crocheting, knitting, lacemaking and the lost art of tatting, she would craft handmade gifts for every holiday and special occasion. Ann, a beautiful and stylish woman, was always active and young at heart. She loved to laugh and would put a smile on your face. She had a kind heart, a great sense of humor and was always the life of the party. Ann's last part-time employment was as a receptionist in her son-law's dental office until the age of 86. Mass will be celebrated 10 am Wednesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Nutley, NJ. Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ. Arrangements by the Megaro Memorial Home 503 Union Ave Belleville, NJ (megaromemorialhome.com). In lieu of flowers, a donation to your favorite charity in Ann Bonavita's name would be appreciated. Ann is survived by her children Linda Ann, Paula and her husband Gregory S. Corso, DDS, and Donna, sister Teresa Connolly and many nieces and nephews. Ann was pre-deceased by her husband Peter, brothers Joseph, John, Anthony Murgia, sisters Catherine Kingery, Mary Murgia and Regina Reardon.