Mrs. Lillian (Cannarozzi) Bono

Mrs. Lillian (Cannarozzi) Bono, age 89, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Katherine Luther Residential Health Care Center where she was currently residing. At the time of her passing, she was amid the love and support of her family. Born in Rome, NY on December 19, 1924, Lillian was the daughter of the late Leonardo and Grace (Sacco) Cannarozzi. Raised and educated in Rome, she was a graduate of Rome Free Academy/Class of 1943. On July 3, 1954 she married Charles J. Bono with whom she shared 38 years in a close relationship; they complemented one another and championed each other’s ventures in life. In 1959 they moved to Frankfort where they raised her family and enjoyed a grand life. Her beloved Charles passed away on July 18, 1992. Lillian honored motherhood and she and her husband dedicated themselves to family activities and special occasions. As a mother, she earned the love and respect of her three sons which filled her heart with great pleasure. She instilled in them the principles they would need to lead a respectable life and uphold a productive work ethic. Lillian was also a mother figure to her siblings in her younger years which set the stage for the wonderful mother she became. Lillian had a lively and upbeat personality. She took pride in her attire and the appearance of her home. She loved to prepare daily meals as well as festive foods for the holidays, extending her hospitality to family and friends and creating happy times that were so memorable to her loved ones. She was respectful of others’ feelings and opinions and was blessed with a full and productive life. She was an avid reader and borrowed books as a friend of the Frankfort Free Library and was a member of Columbiana. She volunteered at Valley Health Services, offering her organizational skills. She was skilled in sewing and crocheting and she left her boys many handmade treasures. She also enjoyed the excitement of the casino and games of chance when she participated in bus trips. Lillian honored her Catholic faith as a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church, prayed to her patron Saint Anthony, and recited the rosary for the intentions and well-being of others. Lillian is survived by her sons, Charles J. Bono and Midge Vinciguerra of Liverpool, Leonard “Lenny” Bono of Frankfort, and Mark Bono and fiancée Angela Ramp of New Hartford; and her sister, Bridget DeLutis of Rome. Her extended family includes her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, Joan Cannarozzi, and Joanne Cannarozzi; and her friends, Theresa Sciarrillo and her late husband Jim, and Kay Borgononi with whom Lillian remained very close over the years. She was predeceased by her brothers, Nicholas, Onnie, Francis, Vincent, and Anthony “Gip” Cannarozzi; and her in-laws, Richard DeLutis, Nellie J. Bono, Anne M. Aiello, and Leo Bono. The family extends appreciation to Dr. Colette Tangel at Bassett Healthcare in Herkimer, Lillian’s home healthcare workers, Charlene, JoAnne, and Loretta, all who made her time at home more comfortable, and the staff of the Maplewood Unit at the Katherine Luther Residential Health Care Center for the excellent care rendered to Lillian during her stay. The family will honor and commemorate Lillian’s life at a private time. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Lillian’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Thursday at 12:00 noon at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Memorial contributions may be considered to the Alzheimer’s Assn; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place graveside in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frankfort.

Mrs. Lillian (Cannarozzi) Bono

December 19, 1924 - October 19, 2014