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Michael Bonanno Obituary
Survived by his loving wife, Tina Bonanno and their companion, Shadow; his father, Dominic Bonanno, husband of the late Josephine Bonanno; sister Christine (Michael) Bonnano; four children, Jessica (Mark) Purdon, Jackie (Dave) Marden, Michael (Christine) Rodgers, and Leyna (Amber) Bonanno; and six grandchildren, Catherine, Ryan, Lucy, Nathan, Sam, and Addie.
Michael was a gentle soul who saw the world through a unique lens. Michael was a longtime resident of New London and a devoted team member at Dow Chemical for twenty-five years. He was passionate about music and enjoyed writing and performing.
Michael will be dearly missed by all. In lieu of services, we ask that friends and family honor Michael's memory with a random act of kindness. Peace and Love.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Nathan Smith
April 17, 2020
Jessica, Jackie, Leyna, and family, I'm very sorry for your loss.
March 3, 2020
Rest in Peace, Michael, and sincere condolences to your family, from an SBHS classmate. Gail Cleere
Fred Froscello
February 21, 2020
My sympathy and condolences to the Bonanno family on you lose. Mike and I were very good friends back in New London, and went to school together. May God bless you and Michael. May he rest in piece.
Fred Froscello
February 21, 2020
My sympathy and condolences to the Bonanno family on your lose. I grew up with Mike back in New London in elementary school and Junior High School. We were very good friends. May God bless him and may he rest in piece.
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