David Bono

1947 - 2023

New London - David Bono, 76, of New London, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at home.

David was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., May 28, 1947, the son of Anthony and Helen Clark Bono.

He was a 1965 graduate of St. Bernard High School in New London. While there, he was a standout football player earning All-Conference and All-Area in his senior year.

He was a Vietnam era veteran having served in Thailand during the war and later in Japan. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and the American Legion.

He attended the University of Arizona under the GI Bill, receiving a Bachelor of Arts with distinction.

Upon returning home to New London he joined the Laborer's Local Union 547 where he was a member for 44 years.

Dave enjoyed traveling, reading, rooting for the New York Giants, a good barbecue with his special ribs, and having a beer with his many friends. He also liked to engage in lively conversations about politics, the economy, and sports. He spent the winters in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. where he enjoyed spending time at the beach. For many years, he raised rabbits and was a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association.

Survivors include two brothers, Robert (Doreen) Bono of Waterford, William (Sharon) Bono of Quaker Hill; two sisters, Nancy Bono of New London, Susan Noonan of Mystic; nieces and nephews, Inda Watrous, Michael, Robert, Jaclyn, and Lisa Bono, Kathleen and Elizabeth Noonan, Jordan Bono; and several great-nephews and a great-niece.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank Cecily Athenian for her love and care.

Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in St. Joseph Church, followed by interment in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors. Condolences may be shared on David's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.