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Joseph Anthony Bonafede

06/25/1964 - 08/27/2025

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Murphy Funeral Homes - Falls Church

1102 West Broad Street

Falls Church, Virginia

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Sep. 4, 2025

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Murphy Funeral Homes - Falls Church

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Joseph Bonafede Obituary

On August 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, Joe went home to the welcoming arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is survived by his devoted wife, Margery Koeckert Bonafede, and two daughters, Carolyn and Sarah, and preceded in death by his son, Caleb Joseph Bonafede. Visitation Thursday, September 4, 3 to 5 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home in Falls Church. Friends and family are also invited to celebrate Joe's life on Friday, September 5 at 11:30 a.m. at Burke Community Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to placeofpromise.org. For informtion regarding services please visit:

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 31, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Joseph Bonafede

Sep

4

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Murphy Funeral Homes - Falls Church

1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA

Sep

5

Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m.

Burke Community Church

VA

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Murphy Funeral Homes - Falls Church

1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

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