Obituaries

Thomas Bonanno

June 21, 1927 - October 29, 2016

U.S. Veteran

Burial Date October 30, 2016

BONANNO: Thomas Bonanno, 89 of Waterford entered eternal life on Oct. 29, 2016 in the comfort of his home. He was born Aug. 21, 1927 in New London the son of the late Thomas P. and Lena (Epolito) Bonanno. Mr. Bonanno attended local schools in New London and was a Navy veteran of WW II. He was united in marriage to the former Barbara Keating on Sept. 4, 1948 in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church; Mrs. Bonanno died Sept. 11, 2000. Mr. Bonanno worked for many years with the Local Carpenters Union before starting his own business the former West Farms Builders, retiring in 1998. He is survived by three sons. Thomas M. Bonanno of Norwich, James Bonanno of Bazrah and Timothy Bonanno of Waterford. A sister, Mary Thomas of NV, and six grandchildren and a great grandchild. He is also survived by his companion and caretaker, Patricia Viera. He was predeceased five siblings, Paul, Sterling, Salvatore, Pauline Dinoto and Catherine Stadnick. Relatives and friends are invited to attend, a memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10 am in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 10 Huntington St. New London. Interment is private. The Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave. New London has been entrusted with his care.