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FRANK BONGIOVANNI Obituary
BONGIOVANNI, FRANK ANTHONY 72 - of Egg Harbor Township, departed this world on Christmas morning December 25, 2009. Frank was born on February 27, 1937 in San Pier Niceto, a province of Messina, Italy. He came to America in 1947 and resided in Atlantic City for 61 years until moving to Egg Harbor Township in 2008. Frank was a graduate of St. Michael's School, Atlantic City High School and the New Jersey College of Commerce. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard of New Jersey. As a young man, Frank was ever faithful to the family businesses. He helped out in his father's meat market and later in his brother's store and his uncle's limousine service. He was a bookkeeper for both Kay Electric and Swift Meat Packing. Hard work and family dedication was the cornerstone of Frank's life. In 1968 Frank opened Bongiovanni's Restaurant in the Shore Mall. Frank ran the business with the love and support of his wife and two daughters for 20 successful years until his retirement in 1988. In the mid 1970's, Frank also ventured out into the restaurant and cocktail lounge business at the Crystal Room Lounge and Restaurant in Cape May. Frank became restless in 1996 and once again decided to open another Bongiovanni's Restaurant in E.H.T., which he ran for the next 10 years. He then chose to join his wife Anna Marie in retirement. Frank was predeceased by his parents Anthony and Antoinette (nee Maimone) Bongiovanni and baby sister Anna. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Anna Marie (nee Passarella) Bongiovanni, his daughters Lisa (Thomas) Grunwald of Mays Landing, and Maria (Robert) LaRocca of E.H.T. and his grandchildren who he loved more than life itself Robert and Marc LaRocca and Gina and Cara Grunwald and great-granddaughter Gianna LaRocca, brothers Mario (Maria) Bongiovanni of Ventnor and Rocco Bongiovanni of A.C., sisters-in-law Antoinette (Kenny) Smith and Nanette (Jeff) Houde both of EHT and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at St. Michael's Church located at 10 N. Mississippi Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The viewing will be from 9 AM to 10 AM at the church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. Arrangements by the Gormley Funeral Home LLC, AC ([email protected])
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for FRANK BONGIOVANNI
January 8, 2010
My sincerest sympathies to the Bongiovanni family.Frank touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with including mine...Anthony Ireland
Shermaine Gunter-Gary
January 4, 2010
Anna Marie,
My prayers are with you continually. I remember how you gave me much comfort when my father-in-law passed. I only hope that my prayers will bring you comfort and peace.
George & Marlene Busch
January 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anthony
December 30, 2009
My Uncle Frank had a special quality. He loved kids and kids loved him. He always had time to listen to you and nothing was ever a problem. He always had a smile on his face and he always brought a smile to your face. When you saw Uncle Frank you knew you were going to get a big hello and a big hug from those big strong arms. He was always positive, no matter what the situation. Uncle Frank never judged you. He accepted you for what you were and that is why kids loved him so much and enjoyed being around him. He made us feel special and he was proud of each of us. I will always cherish my uncle's memory and I will always miss him very much. Thankfully, I have so many fond memories of him which will always bring a smile to my face, whether it was pulling my tooth with a string when I was a kid, or driving me up to college when I got older, or racing me to see who was really the fastest in the family at tying sausage.
Be at peace my dear uncle, until such time that we see each other again in God's presence. Your loving nephew,
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Shirley Ward
December 30, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of Frank. He was an influence in my life and dedicated to his family and friends. I worked for him from for a bit in 1985 at the Shore Mall resturant but managed to keep in touch throughout the years. He was such a hard worker and made all his food homemade, and believe me it was well worth it. He always had a smile and would take the time to give attention to everyone and every detail of his work. I know that he is in paradise with God and he will always be missed here on Earth until we all meet again. My heartfelt prayers, Shirley Ward and sons William and Patrick Bateson
Monica Korte-Gordon
December 30, 2009
Anne Marie & Lisa,
Sorry to hear of your loss, I know it is a huge one. My prayers for comfort are with you and your family. I don't think I ever got to hang out with Frank but the stories were more then enough to know he was a GREAT MAN. May GOD Bless You at this time and always.
Donna Peterson
December 30, 2009
Toni and Anna Marie: I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that Tommy and I are keeping you in our prayers and thoughts. Let me know if you need anything. Love Donna and Tommy Peterson
Mary Ann Farinaccio Brown
December 30, 2009
Please except my sympathies on the passing of a dear classmate and friend. I attended school with Frank from St. Michaels to ACHS. Years pass and we may have not seen one another for all those many years but thank God for wonderful childhood and highschool memories. May God keep you, his family in the palm of hands give you strenth and and courage to continue on and always remember the wonderful times that you have shared with him. Blessings, Mary Ann Farinaccio Brown
Edwin Foldoe
December 30, 2009
I met Frank when I first went to work at the Shore Mall. We were friends for many years. He was a hard worker but he always made room for family and friends. He will be missed. To his family I extend my sadness for their loss.
malcolm & suzanne bekoff
December 30, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF BELOVED FRANK,
WE HAVE BEEN BOTH FRIENDS ( WE ALL WENT TO ACHS TOGETHER) & NEIGHBORS OF FRANK FOR YEARS. OUR HEARTFELT THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU HAVE OF THAT WONDERFUL PERSON BE WITH YOU ALL ---ALWAYS!
LOVE ,MALCOLM & SUZANNE BEKOFF
maryanne molesse
December 29, 2009
my memories of your uncle was that my dad always went to the restraunt all the time and always enjoyed the food we will miss him and remember his smile .carmen has met him at the gates of heaven.
Maria Logue
December 29, 2009
I knew Mr. Bongiovanni since I was a little girl and attended St. Michael's School with his daughters. My whole family knew Frank and his family. We used to go to the restaurant in the shore mall as I wanted to see my friend Lisa who would be working. During Frank's restless period in life, my mother planned my baby shower at his new restaurant. When my daughter was born I planned her christening affair at the new restaurant and soon to follow we had our son's christening affair there too. Nothing was too much for Frank to do in order to please the customer and friends he acquired. He let my husband and I in the restaurant after closing to decorate for the next day affair for our christening, even though he was tired and ready to go home, he stayed to help us and make sure we were happy. Frank was a great man, gentleman, professional,honest, hard worker,true to his beliefs, and a family man. It was an honor knowing him and he will always be remembered by our family. We are so sorry for your loss, may your memories keep him close to you always.
Ellen Cella, Maria(Cella)and Ed Logue
Michael Toland
December 29, 2009
Anne Marie:
Sorry to read of your loss.
You have my prayers.
Anthony Jacobs
December 29, 2009
Frank was a GREAT guy. I knew him since the 70's and used to go to his restaurant at the Shore Mall in the late 70's to early 80's. He will be missed.
Anthony, Antoinette, Dylan, Nicholas and Desiree Jacobs
December 29, 2009
Frank's smile could light up a room. He added so much to all of our family gatherings. He was so proud of his beautiful, loving wife and family. I am so sorry for their loss. He will be missed. Much love to all of them from your cousin, Arline.
Marc LaRocca
December 29, 2009
I will always remember my Poppop (Frank) for the rest of my life. He was there for me from the moment I was born up until he departed this life. He raised me to be the person I am today, and for that I am forever thankful. Although I can no longer talk to him in this physical world or touch him, hug him, kiss him on the cheek (all things I will miss immensely), I can still feel his spirit and love in my heart and in my soul, which I will have until the day I die. Everything he taught me I have under my belt, so he has prepared me for the important milestones in my life.
Have a wonderful everlasting life, Poppop. I hope that I will join you in eternal happiness. Rest in peace and know that you touched the lives of many.
Janel Wigglesworth
December 29, 2009
Anthony, Linda & Family,
May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
All my prayers,
Janel & Family
December 29, 2009
It was an honor knowing Frank and working for him serving as a waitress in his resturant. A true gentleman.I'm sorry for his loss in this world to his family and children at Christmas.Sincerely,Janice McCourt
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