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Alfred Bono Obituary
Alfred F. Bono, age 78, a resident of Las Vegas, NV, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012. He was born on March 26, 1933 in Gary, IN the son of Frank and Rose Bono. After dedicated service in the U.S. Army, Al retired from both the Gary Fire Department and General Electric. He truly enjoyed retirement with his wife in Las Vegas and socializing with an abundance of friends. Al loved woodworking, creating gifts for others, and was an avid volunteer for Toys4Smiles, making thousands of wooden cars for needy and ill children worldwide. Al's life was the blessed perfect circle because he felt no man could have had a better wife, son, and daughter; but yet, no wife ever had a better husband, or son and daughter, a better father and friend. Al adored his grandchildren: Alee and Austin - the mere mention of their names made him smile. He will be terribly missed by his wife of 57 years and best friend since the seventh grade, Cooky; son, Frank of Memphis, TN; daughter, Susan (David) Gilyan of Hobart, IN; grandchildren: Alexa and Austin Bono; brothers-in-law: William (Patty) Holub and Dominic Bernardi; sisters-in-law: Judy Holub, Joann Bono, and Doris Bono; numerous nieces and nephews; Gary Sportsman Club friends, Sawduster buddies, the Toys4Smiles crew, and countless friends. Preceded in death by his brothers: Frank Romano, Joe Bono, Jim Bono, Don Bono, John Bono, and Tony Bono; and sisters: Mary Kaiser, Flo Turlay, Marge Namovich, Anne Botsko, and Virginia Bernardi. A Mass and Celebration of Al's life will be held this summer with further details from family pending. For those wishing to do so, a donation in Al's name may be made to Toys4Smiles at (702) 218-4582 or: toys4smileslasvegas.org
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for Alfred Bono
Anna Arceo-McCabe
March 6, 2012
Mrs. Bono, Sue and Frank,
How sad for all of us but how fortunate for our loved ones who passed who now have Mr. Bono to make them smile! I will not forget the times he made my dad laugh during their firemen days and especially the stories he had to tell! Try to smile when thinking of him as he made so many others smile!
A. Bell
March 6, 2012
Alberta, your post made me think of my own situation with my husband. We were together 18 years and raised 6 children before his death. Any years of a happy marriage is a blessing. After losing a close loved one it is natural to wonder about the meaning of death. I have found great comfort from bible scriptures. When you get a chance, I encourage you to read what the bible says at Ezekiel 18:4, and Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10. I think you'll enjoy what you find there.
Ben & Rose Lee Portillo
March 6, 2012
Dear Cooky,
We are so sorry. Al was such a fine person, and we were fortunate to have known him. His woodwork projects were wonderful.
Our deep sympathy to you and your family.
Rex Doty
March 3, 2012
Al was the most giving person I ever knew! You don't have a lot of GOOD friends in life! Al was one of mine! Can't wait to get to heaven! Hope God has a shoe shine chair for you! :-)
Jim, Al and me with the first set of toys to deliver in September 2006.
Rex Doty
March 3, 2012
Adam Komisarcik
March 1, 2012
Cooky,
I was so sorry to hear of Al's passing.
My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. Adam Komisarcik
Carol Lee
March 1, 2012
Dear Cooky, I am so sorry to learn of Al's passing. He was the great love of your life, and I know how sad you must be. You are in my prayers, kiddo. Love you!
Jody Bono
March 1, 2012
Cooky,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Al passing. May his memory always give you comfort.
Dave Brodar
February 29, 2012
Cooky,
Al was truly a one of a kind man who left his mark where ever he went. Humankind has been changed by his presence.
February 29, 2012
Cooky,
Bob and I are heartbroken over the loss of such a dear friend. I treasure the times we have spent together on those
dinner dates. His smile is precious....
Hugs, Esther Louie-Henry
Chris McQuillin
February 29, 2012
Cooky, Sue and Frank,
I am sorry to hear of Al's passing. I hope the good memories comfort you during this difficult time.
February 29, 2012
Cooky,
So sorry for your loss.
Dolores Welcome, Burns Harbor, In
Shirley Bono
February 28, 2012
I am so sad to hear Uncle Al has passed away I will miss him. Love you all.
February 28, 2012
Cooky,
Sorry to hear of Al's passing. I remember Dad (Herb Quillin) talking about both of you. You and your family are in our prayers.
Patty (Herb's oldest daughter)
Jan Brown
February 28, 2012
Dear Sue, So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Although I did not know him, I'm sure he is why you are such a kind and wonderful person. Please give my sympathies to you mother. Love, Jan
Cliff Olszewski
February 28, 2012
Dear Alberta,
I was very sad to read about Al's passing. We had a lot of good times at the Sportsman's Club. I felt very fortunate to know him. Claudia and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Cliff Olszewski
Valparaiso, Indiana
Jacqueline & Phillip Sofranoff
February 28, 2012
Cooky, we are so sorry, you and your family are in our prayers.........
February 28, 2012
Dear Cooky & family,
Our sincerest sympathy for your loss. A donation has been made to the Toys 4 Smiles. Sounds like a wonderful organization. Martha Driscoll/Mo Costantino (sister & mom of Patty Holub)
February 28, 2012
Dear Cooky, Susan & Frank,
Joe will miss Al more than words can express. We were blessed to know him and will remember the good times.Our prayers go with you all.
Joe & Evelyn Ficara
William & Cynthia Harvoth
February 28, 2012
Dear Cooky, Susan & Frank,
We will certainly miss Al & the graciousness he exhibited throughout our friendship. Al was "One in a Million". A great wood craftsman, great Husband & wonderful Father.
Being both an alumni of Tolleston High
School, I'm going miss the stories we swapped, reminiscing about the past. Goodbye my friend.
Love, Bill & Cynthia
February 28, 2012
Cooky, Susan and Frankie
We were very saddened to hear of Al's passing. Our sympathy to you all. He will be missed.
Love and prayers,
Rick and Pam Hollis
February 27, 2012
Cooky, Susan and Frankie,
I am truly sorry for your loss, I know how hard these times will be for you and your families. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Love, Jo Ann Durling(Porta)
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