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John Bonavita Obituary
He is survived by his five children, Cherie Bonavita, Cindy Bonavita, Patty Bonavita, Chris Bonavita and Stanley and his wife, Jennifer Bonavita, all of Auburn Twp.; four grandchildren, Alex, Kyle, Austin and Autumn Bonavita; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Bonavita, Auburn Twp.; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Bob Clark, Jenningsville; aunt, Rosalyn Bell, Auburn Twp.; extended family, Kevin Palmer, Springville; Nicole Brooks Jayne, Springville; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was also predeceased by his daughter, Lori in October of 2015; his son, John Jr. in December of 2014; and his brother, Gary Bonavita.
He was an Elk Lake graduate and a member of the FFA. He was a lifelong farmer, Jon-Ann Farms. He also drove milk trucks starting with cans through to bulk milk. He sponsored many softball teams over the years. He was also very active with his children and his grandchildren with 4H. John was both tough and firm together, to know him was to love him. His family, kids and grand-kids were the world to him.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, Montrose, with the Rev. Gary Myers, pastor of Biblical Baptist Church, Meshoppen, officiating. Interment will be in the Jersey Hill Cemetery, Auburn Twp. Visitations will be held on Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the John J. Sr. and Lori Bonavita Memorial Fund, c/o Peoples State Bank, 802 Hunter Hwy, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Bonavita
Donna Gleason
October 28, 2015
John was a good man he will be greatly missed by those of us who had the pleasure of having him as a friend. My prayers are with the Bonavita Family during their time of sorrow,
Florence Mokris
October 21, 2015
I'm very sorry for the loss of your dad and sister Lori. Please accept my Sympathy.
October 19, 2015
Prayers for the family,after the loss of your father and sister. May the love of our God bring comfort and give you strength.
Dale and Donna Bennett
Kevin Ferris
October 19, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry for the loss of a nice man.
Deann &Bob Parker
October 18, 2015
I'll miss you. Glad you are reunited with your wife. Rest in peace John. prayers to the Family .May you find peace in knowing they are all together in Heaven.
Bert Shoemaker
October 18, 2015
Thoughts and prayres are with the family,
Brenda Smith
October 17, 2015
To Bonavita Family, I have no words only I'm so sorry for what you are going through.Life sure has away of hitting us were it hurts.Just love each other and be there for one another the ride ahead it's going to be a hard one.. I'm always here if you need anything,
Chuck & Matthew Bullock
October 17, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Kindred Spiritz
October 17, 2015
The Bonavita family is unknown to me. But the tragedy and untimeliness of these deaths leave me aghast. Father and daughter on the same day. Mother 2013, son late last year 2014. I pray peace finds this family, and God comforts all. Heaven is vast and God speed. Deepest Sympathies and Condolences to all. God Bless the little children.
Debora Cudworth and Family
October 17, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rita Palmer
October 17, 2015
Patty and Family... We are so very sorry for your losses. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Rita and John Palmer
eleanor and edward bonini
October 17, 2015
we are very sorry to hear of your loss
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