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Robert M. "Robbie," 19, of Paramus, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013. Robert graduated Paramus High School in 2012.
He was a catcher for the Paramus High School Varsity Baseball Team and a parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church in River Edge. Robbie's passions included his love of baseball, summers at the Jersey Shore and surrounding himself with his most cherished family and friends. Robbie brought such joy to our lives with his smile and sense of humor. There will always be "Smiles for Rob."
Dear son of Frank and Michele (nee Fleming) Bonastia. Loving brother of Frank Jr. and Vincent Bonastia of Paramus. Adored grandson of Mary Ann and Edward Sorace of Paramus and Louise Bonastia and the late Frank of River Edge. Beloved great-grandson of Mica Pepe of Lake Worth, FL. Robert will be deeply missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Monday, July 15, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113-S Farview Ave., Paramus. Funeral Mass Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 10 AM at St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, 445 Fifth Ave., River Edge, NJ 07661. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Share USA, 234 Kinder-kamack Rd., Oradell, NJ 07649.
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July 17, 2013
So deeply saddened, may great love and memories help to heal. Cyndy Szorentini
Lori Henss-Joyce
July 15, 2013
So sad to hear of Robbie's passing. My love and prayers to the Bonastia Family
Dorothy Vestbom
July 14, 2013
We are VERY SAD to hear about Robbie. Our sincere condolences to Michelle & Frank, Frankie and Vincent and Family and friends and Godparents. I only had the pleasure of meeting Robbie once at his godparents home and he was indeed a very special young man with a very nice family. It's hard to understand why he had to leave so early but GOD IS AWESOME AND HE IS WITH GOD NOW. The Bible says, If you believe in God, He will prepare a place for you. Absent from the body, Present with The Lord. May his family draw peace in time knowing that ROBBIE is dwelling with God now and THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE! Our Sincerest Condolenses. We are So Sorry for Your Loss.
Dorothy & Ralph
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Michael Russo
July 14, 2013
Thursday we lost a very special young man. He had courage beyond his years. He faced a dreaded cancer with a optimistic mind set. Robbie lost his battle with this cancer but in doing so he inspired and touched so many people as he did throughout his life. Robbie always had a positive attitude in life, was always a pleasure to be around. He was loved by so many people and to say he will be missed is an understatement. Michele,Frank, Frankie and Vincent also showed all of us courage, fight and love for their beloved Robbie. We were so proud to be Godparents to Robbie and always will be! Robbie is in a better place he was an angel when he was born and he is an angel who now is in God's presence. Robbie is now an angel to so many more people. He has no more pain no more suffering. Robbie we loved you from the first day and will love you for ever. RIP Aunt Chris & Uncle Mike
Angelo Santaniello
July 13, 2013
We are absolutely heartbroken. May God's loving hand welcome Robbie into his field of dreams in heaven, and provide comfort and healing to his family.
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