Michael P. Bonesteel

Bonesteel, Michael P. HALFMOON Michael P. Bonesteel, age 65 of Halfmoon, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, after a short illness. He was the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Kane) Bonesteel. Mike was a 1973 graduate of Shenendehowa, where he played baseball and football. He retired after a 35-year career with NYNEX, Bell Atlantic, and Verizon. He enjoyed coaching baseball and softball teams including Miss Shen and Jr. Plainsman, and he had many hobbies including a stint as a pro bass fisherman, playing golf, hunting, motorcycles, classic cars, English bulldogs, and collecting Winston Churchill and World War II memorabilia. Mike was a passionate fan of the N.Y. Giants and never missed a game. He was an avid guitar player and played many shows with his band, The Road Kings. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Dianna Bonesteel; daughter Nichole (Michael) Wilt; son Daniel Bonesteel; sister Kathleen (Ken) Dougherty; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the wonderful medical staff at St. Peter's Hospital and Albany Medical Center for the excellent care that they provided. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 15, from 12 to 4 p.m., with a service at 3:30 p.m. at the Catricala Funeral Home Inc., 1597 Route 9, Clifton Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN, 38148-0142. or by going to www.stjude.org. To express condolences, please visit www.catricalafuneralhome.com.