John Bonis Obituary
After being discharged, he worked for several printing companies. For the last 23 years he served the Red Clay Consolidated School District as a Graphic Specialist. He loved his interactions with the staff and always took pride in his work.
While serving in the Air Force, he met the love of his life, Susie, to whom he was married for 50 years. Together they raised four amazing sons who brought them 12 beautiful grandchildren he adored. He was known as their Dziadzi.
He was always supporting his family, whether it was to help his sons with a project, or cheering on his grandchildren in all their activities or just lending a helping hand. He loved fishing and vacationing with his family.
Jack also loved making people laugh with his unique and creative comments and jokes. He was truly one of kind and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Jack taught us to Love, Laugh and Live!
Jack is survived by his wife, Susie (Vesnaver) Bonis; his sons, Brian and wife, Kath, Jeff and wife, Chrissy, Andrew and wife, Stef, and Tim; his grandchildren, Kishan, Jyoti, Babita, Luciana, Ajay, Brian, Emma, Avery, Maya, Caroline, Nolan, and Charlotte; his brothers, Leonard, Paul, and Michael; his sister, Rose Rudi.
He was predeceased by his brother, Danny; and his parents, Leonard and Mary (Kuklinski) Bonis.
A viewing for Jack will be held at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek on Thursday, January 18 from 4:00 – 6:00PM, with an additional viewing on Friday, January 19 from 9:00 – 10:00AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington on Friday, January 19 at 11:00AM, immediately followed by interment in Silverbrook Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, 101 Rockland Circle, Wilmington, DE 19803 or Unlocke the Light Foundation, 136 Main Street, Newark, DE 19711.
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DERRICK LEIGH (LEE) WARREN "RICK"
January 16, 2024
GOD BLESS JOHN JACK BONIS. MY MOTHER, MARTINA BARBARA WARREN IS HIS COUSIN. A LOT OF LOVE AND REAL BONDING AS A FAMILY SHOULD BE WAS WHAT MADE THE BONIS - KUKLINSKI FAMILY SO GREAT AND LEGENDARY. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
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Ann Ignas
January 14, 2024
Johnny Bonis was a constant at the Ignas household for a number of years before he married Susie. My Mom adored him. Johnny took me to my high school senior prom. His older brother was my elder brother's best friend for years.
What a terrific man Johnny was - smart, funny, compassionate and basically the all-around great guy. My memories of Johnny are so much dearer now.
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