Onofrio Bonavota
elevated IJvkR March 9, 1930 – October 14, 2021
elevated IJvkR It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father and nonno/papa on Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Toronto. Onofrio passed peacefully in the presence of his family at the age of 91. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Teresa. Loving father to his son Joe (Shelley), daughter Teresa, and daughter Tina (Steve). Proud grandfather to Jaclyn, Gail, Andrew, Eric and Nicole. Dear brother to Marianna (Nicola Riga), the late Gaetano (Effie) , Madalena (Domenic Centraco), Rosanna (Vincenzo Messina), Lina (Bernardo D’Amico) and extended family. He will be dearly missed by his children, grandchildren and extended family for his kind, gentle nature. A special thank you to Dr Hardeep Prewal, Cherilyn and the wonderful PSWs for the exceptional care they provided.
elevated IJvkR In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital or Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care, would be greatly appreciated.
elevated IJvkR The family will receive friends at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.) from
elevated IJvkR 4:00 -8:00 pm on Friday, October 15, 2021. A Private Mass of Christian burial will take place within the funeral home in the Chapel of St. Joseph on Saturday October 16, 2021. The final rite of committal and entombment will take place privately at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (8361 Yonge Street Thornhill). Online condolences & directions may be found at www.catholic-cemeteries.com
elevated IJvkR Due to Covid-19 capacity restrictions, friends may have to wait to pay their respects during the visitation period, we are inviting family and friends to a walk-through visitation only to pay their respects, offer condolences and then kindly exit the building to allow for others to enter.
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Dear Joe, Shelley, Jaclyn and Gail,
We are very sorry for your loss. We are with you in spirit. Joe, you are such a loving and devoted son. Your father knew how much you loved him.
Anne and Russell Pearsall
Dear Joe, Shelley, Jaclyn, Gail, Tina and Teresa,
We’re thinking of you and sending love at this sad time. May your good memories sustain you always.
Dear Tina & Steve
Together with my family I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father.
Gabriella Santolin & Family
Dear Tina, Steve and family, we are very sorry to hear of your father’s passing and hope you find comfort in the memories that will last forever . Our sincerest sympathies,
Diana and George Miniaci
Dear Tina, Steve & Family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. May good family memories bring you all peace.
To The Bonavota Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Father. Even though I have not met him when I look at this photograph I instantly see my dear friend Teresa in him. He will always live on through this generation and future generations.
Rest in Peace Mr. Onofrio Bonavota
My dear friend Tina and family,
My heart is very heavy to hear of the passing of your father. I feel your pain today and pray that the white light of the Holy Spirit give you comfort and strength during this very difficult time. May you always remember the happy times shared together, and continue his legacy of love to the family.
RIP🙏
God bless.
Hi Joe, Shelley, Tina, Steve, Teresa, and family. My mom and I are so sorry about your dad. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hugs Joe and aunt Esther
Tina, Steve and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Teresa,
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My sincere condolences to you and the Bonavota family. Hoping you find comfort in the many wonderful memories of your father you share.
Thinking of you my friend.
Suzanne
Dear Tina and Steve my deepest condolences on the loss of Onofrio, my prayers are with you and your family
Tina, Steve and Family,
We are very sorry to hear about you loss. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
God bless you all.
Our deepest sympathies on your great loss. May you take comfort knowing he is finally at peace and will always be in your hearts.
Tina and Steve,Teresa, Joe and Shelley and the rest of the family…
I am so sorry and sad to hear of the passing of a beautiful man who was your father,grandfather and father in-law. Will always remember him and keep him in my heart. Zio…You were always like a father to me. God bless you Zio. I love you and ALWAYS did.
Bruno Riga and Fabienne Painchaud
Dear Joe, Shelly, Tina, Steve, Teresa and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish Bruno and I could be there with you all in these difficult times. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Know that your father will always have a special place in our hearts. Love.
Steve, Tina and family. Our deepest condolences for the passing of your dad. He was such a gentle man – a wonderful father, father in law and grandfather to your children. I’m sure in the days ahead, you will all take comfort in the memories that you have. He has left a beautiful legacy behind in all of you.
Tina, Steve and Family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your father
and grandfather.
He must have been very dear to you and his loss will surely leave a void.
May family and friends be of support to you.
Teresa,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and yours during this difficult time.
Teresa, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We’re all thinking about you during this difficult time.