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Joseph Bonello Obituary
Mr. Joseph Bonello passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1925, on the island of Malta. Mr. Bonello served in World War II in Malta with the Royal Air Force and received the St. George Cross for his service. Joe came to the United States in 1949 and settled in the New York City area. He returned to his homeland for a bride in 1957 and came back with Jane. Joe and Jane had four children. They were married for 25 years and divorced but, within time, became friends. He worked as a building superintendent in Manhattan before retiring in 1990. He then moved to Florida, where he enjoyed fishing and the sun. In March 2005, he moved to Winston-Salem. He attended the Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center. Mr. Bonello is survived by a brother, John Bonello and his wife, Dolores; a sister, Rose Briffa and her husband, Charlie; daughters, Theresa and Mark Powers, Phyllis and Peter Coconis and Karen Desarno; and his only son, James and Younghee Bonello. He leaves behind six grandchildren, Vincent, Kristen, Steven, Deanna, James Young and Andy. Joe loved the New York Yankees and listening to music of the big bands and Al Jolson. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He will be greatly missed. We look forward to seeing him again in the resurrection. All his children's sentiments are as an old popular song that goes, "O my Papa, to me he was so wonderful, to me he was so good." A 10 a.m. funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May 16, at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Father Michael Buttner officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to tonight, May 15, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center, 231 Melrose St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Bonello
cathy westberry
June 9, 2006
our prayers are still with the family members and we love you guys . please take care.
John Bonello
June 2, 2006
It's hard for me to express the joy and sorrows of our life together as two close brothers, there so musch to say.
As a two young boys growing up in Malta he was always the good and quite Joe or better known as Gus (sound jew) and I was always the devil so to speak. He always was there for me to cover up when I misbehaved to save me a wacking from our beloved mother. He helped me settle down on my arrival in America, and we always stayed close helping one another to the best of our ability.
My wife Dolores And I missed him alot but deep in my heart I feel that God loved him by taking him away from us so soon to spare him all the hardship that comes with that dreadful Alzheimer disease.
Guz rest in peace, we'll be praying for you and hope to meet again in the near future.
With a broken heart I say goodbye my dear brotherand rest in peace which you so richly deserve.
Your loving brother John And wife Dolores
John Bonello Jr.
June 2, 2006
It was with great sadness when I received the news of the passing of Uncle Joe. I will forever cherish the memories of the loving, peaceful, relaxed person that I have known him to be. I am so thankful that the last joyful memory I will have of him was at my Mom and Dad’s 50th Anniversary party. God bless you Uncle Joe and rest in peace.
Orenzio k/a Lorrie Ciantar
May 27, 2006
From far away we all have been shoked by the terrible news that Joe has passed to eternal life, we stand Foursquare with all his family in their grife, may God Grant Him Eternal Life in Pease.
Our deep Sympathy to All His Family
Adrienne Morgano
May 26, 2006
We are so sorry to hear about the untimely passing away of our cousin Joe Bonello. We shall always remember Joe as a sweet, gentle and loving gentleman. He reminded us of our Dad, Charlie Sammut; unassuming and always happy to be with family. I can't tell you how grateful we were to see Joe and his children at John and Dolores' anniversary party. God Bless you and keep you safe.
love
Cousin Adrienne (Sammut) Morgano and Sal.
Elsie Morales
May 26, 2006
Dear Terry & Phyliss,
May Jehovah help you remember all the good memories of your father. He has fallen asleep before armegedon, so as you know the wages of sin has been paid on his behalf. Our heavenly father will remeber him. My prayers are with you and I hope that your greif will pass soon knowing he is in line for a better future. He made it we need to. Bye for now Elsie J. Morales
Alfred Clottin
May 26, 2006
All my mind can think of right now is the last time I've seen my uncle Joe at a 50th wedding anniversary of my uncle John and Aunt Dolores, How happy we were togehter and celebrating such a happy day. As long as I live I'll never forget my uncle which is in heaven with my mother his sister. God Bless all.
Peter & Lori Bonello
May 25, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of the sad news about Uncle Joe. We have a very special memory of him many years ago feeding the birds by the water while we were visiting him in Florida. It seemed like the little things in life made him happy. That's how we will remember him.
Sandy Samarripas
May 23, 2006
Mark, Theresa, $ Steven, My heart goes out to you, dad's are the best friend a daughter could have, your in our prayers. We miss you all.
Love,LeeRoy,Sandy,and family
Norma & Ikay Ugwuzo
May 23, 2006
Dear Terry, Phylis, James, and Karen, My husband and I are saddened to hear that your DAD has passed. Ikay and I both know what it is to loose a DAD. We both lost ours. Remember, the good times the smiles the love that was shared. Know that you have Jehovah God to back you up always. There will be days that hurt more then others. Pray to Jehovah for strength, and to ease your hearts. We love you and send our prayers and love to you all and your extended families. May Jehovah God keep you in his care. Love,
William Weitenbeck
May 22, 2006
I was so honored to have met Joe Bonello at John & Dolores 50th wedding anniversary. I could see and feel the love and caring in the room for this man.Everyone seemed to surround him and he sensed the enjoyment of this event and made everyone happy.So I left with a warm feeling in my heart to see family enjoying each others company.
billie manes
May 22, 2006
terri & mark, i'am so sorry about your father and father-in-law. i know how you feel and i know he was a good man just by listerning through cathy talking about him. when thersea would tell her. tell steven hello and i love you guys. and my prayers goes to all te family members. your friend, billie manes
EARLINE BARBOUR
May 22, 2006
TERESA AND FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU GUYS. NO MATTER WHEN WE GO THROUGH THIS KIND OF THING. KNOWING ABOUT THE RESURECTION HELPS. BUT IT STILL HURTS SO MUCH TO LOOSE A LOVER ONE. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO WITH YOU. SIS E.
Phyllis Coconis
May 22, 2006
My dad was the best. I miss him so much. I'm so grateful for the hope of the resurrection when I will be reunited with him again. Until then, he will always be in my heart.
Rose & Charlie Briffa
May 22, 2006
Dear Joe Brother of Rose and my brother in Law ,saddened with your passing away to heaven we pray Our lord Jesus grant you that promised place of Eternal Peace where no eyes ever seen or an ear ever heard.Where only heavenly Angels sing no CD's country music but endless Hyms of praise to our Lord Jesus. May the Lord Jesus grant you eternal peace .Amen.... Rose & Charlie 05-22-06
Tressa Sutton
May 22, 2006
Terri & Phyllis,
I'm sorry about the loss you and your family are going through. Jehovah has promised and will soon get rid of our worst enemy, death. When you have a moment read Ps 9:9 I'm sure it will give you comfort. I love you both very much.
Amanda Lovitz
May 22, 2006
Theresa and family, I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your dad. He was a sweet man and I know he was loved by many people. Your all in our prayers during this time. With lots of love,
Cindy Newman
May 22, 2006
There will always be a special place in my heart for Uncle Joe. He was not only my uncle but also my godfather. In the memories I have of him, he was always smiling. We were lucky to have him in our family and we will see him again in heaven.
Emvin Briffa
May 22, 2006
Dear Uncle Joe, We thank God for being part of our lives. You were a gentle man and great Uncle. We will always remember you, especially times when you were immersed in listening to country music. We are confident that we will meet again in a better place. Love, Emvin Briffa & family
danny & cathy westberry
May 21, 2006
we are so sorry to hear about your love one. now he is resting until the new order , and then we will see him again. i'm sorry you have to go though this sad times right now , i wish we could comfort you in person and be with you at a time like this. we are thinking of each one of you and you guys are all in our prayers. give our little man our love also. we dearly miss and love each one of you. if you need to talk please call. mr.& mrs. danny r. westberry
Jack & Norma Westberry
May 21, 2006
We feel very sorry for you.
Even when you know the truth there is still a feeling of great loss.
Your best comfort will come from Jehovah through the scriptures.
jason , lupe,jasmine
May 21, 2006
mr. & mrs. powers , we are so sorry to hear about your father. if there's anything we can do please let us know. we love you guys! tell steven hello. jason & lupe jasmine
eli & tara & seth vasquez
May 21, 2006
mark & terri, i just wanted to say i'm sorry to here about your father. and i wish i could take away your pain & i wish we could be there for you. eli & tara
danny & cathy westberry
May 21, 2006
to all the family members, we are so sorry about your loss. it is very differecult at a time like this. we all will see him again in the new order. at this time, he is in no more pain,and he is just resting until we meet again. we are so sorry we can not be with the family at this time. our prayers are with each one of you. , mr. and mrs. danny westberry
Anna Matthews
May 21, 2006
Joe Bonello is my Uncle, he was a sweet kind man with a heart of gold, he'd give the shirt from his back if he known it will help you. I loved my uncle Joe he will always be in my heart. Rest In Peace Uncle Joe and enjoy the reuoion with your parents and sister. I know you are watching over us all
Theresa Powers
May 21, 2006
I never thought that I would lose a parent and especially so suddenly. You will be greatly missed. I have memories and I know those will sustain me and my siblings. I look forward to the time when Jesus will say, come out of the tomb and I hope I will be there to greet you.
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