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Cris Bonacci Obituary
Age 50
Omaha. Cris worked at Ferguson Enterprises for 29 years. Preceded in death by his father, Ralph. Survived by wife of 28 years, Tracy; mother, Gussie Bonacci; sons, Steve and Jesse; brothers, Jeffrey and James; sister, Cari Nelsen; 1 nephew; 2 nieces.
FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday September 19, 2009 at 11am at Hope Presbyterian Church (5220 S. 159 Ave.) VISITATION Friday, 4-8pm at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel). Memorials to the family. Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence
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6505 S. 144 St. 402-895-3400
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Memories and Condolences
for Cris Bonacci
October 2, 2009
Tracy, I didn't know Cris that well, but being your neighbor for many years, I want to send my deepest sympathy to you and the boys. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Nadine Lortz
Sandie Mauro
September 22, 2009
As I read through all these tributes to Cris, I know that this is the way everyone who loved him will remember him. His smile, his jokes, and full of love for his family and friends! That is Cris - yesterday and forever.
No words can change those loving memories about my cuz!!!!
Jim Paprocki
September 21, 2009
My Thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Bonacci Family. I have known Cris since 1989 form the old US Supply days, and have worked with him in one way or another since. His quick wit and bold sense of humor will be missed.
Cory Jackson
September 20, 2009
Tracy, Sorry for your tremendous lose, he was a fun, and exciting person to be around. You know that Chris, Ralphy, and Russ are all watching football together. You and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers. Cory,Christy,and Samantha Jackson (Missouri Valley,IA)
Steve and Jeff Turner
September 19, 2009
To Tracy, Cari, Steve, Jesse, Jeff, James and the entire Bonacci family;
I hope that I can convey, in some way over the miles and years that have kept us apart, the continuation of the love for life and each other we had while growing up with Chris on Pinewood Dr. and in Omaha. From spending the summer nights under the street lights playing Frisbee, 4th of Julys, to going through Beveridge, Burke and UNL-and surviving!
Chris was one of the people that becomes so much a part of your life just because of his zest for living. He gave us all more than a lifetime of memories and lives on in our hearts.
Our prayers are with you.
Ron Gruhn
September 18, 2009
We at Southside Plumbing send our deepest sympathy to Cris's Family. Cris was a very good friend he was always making us laugh in the office. He will be missed God bless his children and his wife.
Rachel Papera
September 18, 2009
Although it has been many years since I worked with Cris, I still considered he and Tracy good friends. I will never forget his quick- wit and his sense of humor. I remember at a boxing party we once had and of course, Cris was the life of the party. I will never forget him sitting at his desk at the downtown Ferguson branch and rubbing his belly and while drinking his Coke. I can still see him vacuuming the office on Saturday mornings in what was always some crazy t-shirt, a pair of shorts, knee-high white socks and what pretty much amounted to his bedroom slippers. Always one to, at the very least, give you a chuckle, but usually a deep belly laugh. A man whose light always brightened the day of those he was around. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and may God provide you comfort during this difficult time.
Deb Wistrom
September 18, 2009
Tracy, Just got a call from Mary Jo Hegy (Dirkschneider) and heard about Cris. Just wanted to tell you how sorry we are. Even though we have not seen Cris much over the last 30 years we remember him as being the nicest guy on Abel 13. You are all in our thougts and prayers. Deb and Jeff Wistrom (Lundstrom) and Mary Jo and Jeff Hegy
Bill Fleming
September 18, 2009
I am sad to hear of the passing of Cris. I went to high school with him, and then we lived across the hall from each other in the dorm at UNL. I hadn't seen him in years, but based on others' comments, it sounds like he continued to be a great guy who will be missed by many.
Roxann Neneman
September 18, 2009
Crispies' "quiet demeanor" in the office will echo through the office of our memories forever. We miss you Cris.
Cindy Keffer
September 18, 2009
You never truly know the value of friendship until it is gone. I have known Cris for over 25 years and I know that I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bonacci family.
September 18, 2009
We've been neighbors of the Bonacci's for many years also. All the boys have been great friends and they made their rounds between our three homes at all hours of the day and night. We're there for you.
Ken, Susan, Kenny and Stephanie Duncan
John and Linda Hoagland
September 17, 2009
James, Cari and Family, we are so sorry for loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Maida's
September 17, 2009
The Bonacci's have been our neighbors for 15 years and our boys have grown up together.We are so sorry for your loss. Chris was a great guy and I will always remember our Fourth of July displays and Chris kind demeanor.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anita Wiechman
September 17, 2009
Tracy, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Brad Yeager
September 17, 2009
I went to college with Cris and have not been in contact with him. Although he is gone I will always remember his friendship and his humor. One of the good guys who will not be forgotten
Bill O'Malley
September 17, 2009
I'll miss that chin-back, low toned stuccato voice saying my name, "Wi-hl-hl-hl-ly". Good by Crispin from another old college buddy, and much love to you, Tracy and the boys.
Melinda Hind
September 17, 2009
I worked with Chris at ferguson for 10 years and Chris was definitely one of a kind. He always had a way of making you laugh. He will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prays will be with you.
Marianne Ganow
September 17, 2009
I knew Cris for 14 years through Ferguson. He called me Butthead and I called him Beevis. He had so much to offer. His knowledge of the industry was outstanding. Be at peace Cris. I will miss calling you for material.
CYNTHIA & WALTER KENDRICK
September 17, 2009
. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO TALK TO CHRIS WHENEVER HE CALLED OR CAME INTO THE MAINELLI OFFICE. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE IN HIS VOICE, AND IN TURN MADE MY DAY JUST A LITTLE BIT BETTER. OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO CHRIS' FAMILY.
Joseph and Tracy Koenig
September 17, 2009
I knew Chris since the old days of U.S. supply. He always had a joke for you or a little banter to lighten your day. He never complained when I had to call him after hours to get supplies for emergency calls. He'd give me a hard time, but I looked forward to that. He talked about his kids often and his wife just as much. He'll never be replaced because there was only one
'Bonacci'. I am very sorry for your loss and I will always remember him.
Larry Brown
September 17, 2009
All of us college buddies of Cris out here in Colorado want to send our heartfelt condolences to Tracy and the boys for the loss of their beloved Cris. The "Bo" we knew was one of a kind. LB, Claire, Bob Sandberg, Mark and Kim Lenhart, Paul Vogt, Wendell and Pam Fischer, Paul Reedy and others.
Matt Hipp
September 17, 2009
Chris was a great friend, he will be greatly missed....
Jason Woodard
September 17, 2009
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Cris was a great person and will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
September 17, 2009
Cris was one of a kind.
He could always make me laugh, even on a bad day. He will be greatly missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Susan Hoadley Armstrong
In Depth Marketing- Omaha, NE
Sally Swoboda
September 17, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss !
Trent & Kerri Lee
September 17, 2009
Cris was truly a great friend. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Wade Carbaugh
September 17, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Roger Davis
September 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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