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WILLIAM F. BONGIORNO Passed away November 10 at the age of 89, William F. Bongiorno former resident of Bedford, Massachusetts and a 20 year resident of both Deltona and Jupiter, Florida. Survived by his wife Elna of 65 years, his daughter Frances and husband Kevin M. Looney, granddaughter's Deborah and husband Randy Patterson, Pamela and John Henthorn of Jupiter, grandson Jonathon Bongiorno of Oregon and great grandchildren Randy, Tyler, Connor, Brittany and Cameron. A decorated WW11 veteran serving with the 9th. Infantry Division seeing action in 8 campaigns, leaving from England through North Africa, Sicily, Belgium, France and Germany. A 55 year continuous member and past commander of the American Legion and VFW and past National President of the 9th Infantry Division Association. A member of the United States Army baseball team at Ft Bragg, past president of the Lexington Grid Iron Club and Grand Marshal of the Patriots Day parade in Lexington, MA. William will be buried with military honors at the new Veterans Cemetery at 12:30 on November 14, 2007 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Frances Looney
November 13, 2007
Dad , I love you and will miss you.
Kevin Looney
November 13, 2007
Pop's we have shared quite a bite togather over the last forty + years. I am a better person for having known you. You don't have to ask me again, I will take care of mother. You do know that you never had to ask. Your comrad in arms.
Kevin
Deborah Patterson
November 13, 2007
Popie,
I will always treasure the special relationship that you & I shared. You have been there for all of my 39 years, I have loved you my whole life. I thank God that you were able to enjoy the time you had with my boys. With much love, honor, and respect, your granddaughter Debbie. I miss you already.
Jack & Kathy McCall
November 13, 2007
Ellie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort. Billie was a super person and good friend, he will truly be missed.
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