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SUZANNE BONTE Obituary

BONTE--Suzanne (Suzy). age 85, wife of pastry chef Maurice Bonte and co-owner of Patisserie Bonte on the Upper East Side, died on October 3, 2022. A native of Brittany, France, Suzy emigrated to New York City in 1961, where she met and married Maurice in 1965. Ultimately becoming a proud citizen of both the United States and France, when asked if she planned to retire in France, she would always say "I did not come to America to make money, I came to become an American." Suzy Bonte is survived by her husband Maurice and daughter Caroline as well as her relatives in France and her many friends she called family in the United States.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 19, 2022.

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Jeff Ruthizer

October 22, 2025

I'm really, really late on this, but while looking up the name of Bonte in NYC to see if the new Manhattan cafe by that name was somehow related to Maurice and Suzy or their offspring, I Iearned about her passing. It saddens me. They were our most extraordinary patisserie when we lived nearby in the 1970's and then we became friends. Such lovely people. So kind. That "extra" croissant in the bag when we got home. So nice to our little sons back then. Best croissants in the world -including Paris. Buche Noel legendary. Special birthday cakes. So sorry for you Caroline, who I recall, and you Maurice. May she RIP.

Larry Diamond

March 20, 2024

Perhaps a submission too late, but heartfelt none the less. Mme. Bonte was special. Warm, gracious, elegant and generous of spirit....and an occasional extra croissant if your flirtation was cute enough. She is sorely missed.

Barbara Kelly

January 3, 2023

I am so saddened to find that Suzy passed away. When our holiday card returned, I thought something might have happened. We send you our condolences and love. She will forever have a very special place in our hearts. Barbara and Ron and Elizabeth ( Kelly and Hoffman)

Gene Choe/Roxy Choe

October 19, 2022

Hey Caroline, so sorry to hear about your Mom. May she Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers for you and your Dad. Choe

Marcia Lewin

October 19, 2022

Dear Caroline,
My sympathy on the passing of your mother. I have so many happy memories of your parents and that delicious bakery that even my dog would pull me to whenever we walked on 3rd Avenue.Your parents loved my Murphy and would open the door for her and throw some delicious cookies to her.
May she rest in peace and may you and your father be comforted .
Sincerely, Marcia Lewin

Wade Corbett

October 19, 2022

Dear Caroline,
All tho I didn´t know ur Mother, I´m sure we would have gotten along very well. My best to u, ur father and family.
Love
Wade

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