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JOHN BONAVITA Obituary
Dec. 8, 2014
John J. 'Boots' 'Tiny' Bonavita Jr., 50, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 4, 1964, in Meshoppen, to John J. Sr. of Auburn, and the late Mary Ann Bonavita.
He is survived by his six siblings: Cherie Bonavita, Cindy Bonavita, Patty Bonavita, Chris Bonavita, Lori Bonavita, and Stanley and his wife, Jennifer Bonavita, all of Auburn Twp.; nephews: Alex, Kyle and Austin Bonavita; niece, Autumn Bonavita; extended family: Kevin Palmer of Springville, and Nicole Brooks Jayne of Springville; companion, Teri Brady of Rome; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
'Boots' graduated from Elk Lake in 1981 and was active in soccer, wrestling, and baseball. After high school, he enjoyed bowling, and played softball for "Bonavita Trucking," in a men's league, and also for a 50-50 league. After school, "Tiny" worked as a truck driver, his first job was working for his father with Bonavita Trucking. He also worked for Hughey Trucking, AC Tyler Trucking, and his last company was Aqua Vac Transport.
John was very fond of his nephews and niece, his Facebook page was filled with their pictures.
A Funeral Service was held Monday morning, Dec. 15, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, Montrose, with Pastor Gary Myers of Biblical Baptist Church, Meshoppen, officiating.
Interment in the Jersey Hill Cemetery, Auburn Twp.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOHN BONAVITA
Bob and Liz Stackhouse
December 18, 2014
So sorry to hear about your lose. Had many good times Bowling on Sunday nights and playing ball with Big John. Thinking of all of you.
Stack
December 18, 2014
R.I.P. Johnny ,Our third son. You will be missed by all who knew you. Mom and Dad Palmer
December 15, 2014
Love you
December 15, 2014
You were the most kind hearted person I knew,you loved driving truck, going to tractor shows & spending time with your nephews and niece whom loved you more than you ever knew. RIP John love you!!!!!!!:-(
Doug & Diane Ives
December 15, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I know that words cannot heal the hurt you feel, but know that he is in heaven with Mom and that they both will be looking down on the family. You are in our prayers.
Uncle Chuck Bullock
December 15, 2014
Rest in peace my fine nephew.
jason otis
December 14, 2014
Sorry for your loss..i worked with john hauling milk for tylers milk hauling.i will rember all the good times on the way to new jersey,he was a good man,and will be missed..my you rest in peace john
Connie Teel
December 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I have know Johnny for 14 years and he was a great person always had a time for anyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed.
Brenda Smith
December 13, 2014
To My Friends The Bonavita Family,
I have no words that will help only know Johnny will be missed by all.He came to me after Rick had passed told me if ever I can help you out just call me I'll be there.He was about the kindess people you would have ever met. Loved playing in 50/50 softball with him, I ask to be just ahead of him because I knew he would get a homerun and I could take my time getting home. He always had a BIG bear hug for you. So RIP JOHNNY - Boots
SAM Smith
December 12, 2014
What they say is true, the good do die young . We all have good stories to tell about John and can remember him with more then smile . He was one of those friends no matter how long it had been you know you could count on him . Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Mark & Gail Verbyla
December 12, 2014
You're in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry for your loss. With sincere sympathy. Mark & Gail Verbyla
candy hegedty
December 12, 2014
Rest in peace John.You were a great friend.Will be missed by many.
Jane Kintner and family
December 12, 2014
The Bonavita family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky and Ray DuPlessis
December 12, 2014
So sorry for your loss, a wonderful person. Always had time to talk or ask how you were doing. He is in good hands now and Mom and him are catching up on things. Hugs to you all.
Grant Adams
December 11, 2014
Oh Bootsie how you will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Grant, Karen, Wyatt and Amanda Adams
December 11, 2014
I'm sorry to hear about John (Boots) as I knew him.... I'm sending my thoughts to the whole family...He was a great man, an fun to b around.....RIP John.....
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