Rose M. (Montesano) Bonadio

Mrs. Rose M. (Montesano) Bonadio, age 99, of Utica, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2006 at her home. Born in Utica on December 13, 1906, Rose was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Filomena (DiLea) Montesano. She was raised here and attended local schools. She was married at one time to Frank A. Bonadio prior to his passing. Having begun her working career at GAFB, Mrs. Bonadio was also employed for a time with various local knitting mills. She then accepted a position with the General Electric Co. where she worked in the radio receiving facility on Bleecker St. for more than 25 years. She also served her fellow employees as a shop steward and union representative. Rose will be remembered by many who knew her as a loving person whose sincere and selfless concern for others always moved her to lend a helping hand or to offer words of advice to anyone in need. Local political and civic issues were of importance to her, and she was well-versed and knowledgeable about happenings throughout the community. This same interest in the public welfare inspired her to be a twenty year Red Cross volunteer. Rose was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and she belonged to the Christ Child Society. Generous in her spiritual life, she often gifted various religious articles with others. Mrs. Bonadio is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert A. and Clare Bonadio of Murrieta CA, and Francis J. “Buddy” Bonadio of Utica. She cherished in her heart the memory of her daughter, Rosemarie Bonadio, who passed away on November 17, 1986. Rose is also survived by her granddaughters, Jean Rose Bonadio and Karen Lee Bonadio, both of CA; a sister, Josephine Paladino; a brother and sister-in-law, Rocco A. and Victoria M. Montesano; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins, including a special cousin and loyal friend, Lucretia Hunt; as well as special friends, Sister Julia Coyle S.A., and Mike McGuirl. She was predeceased by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Anthony J. and Elsie L. Montesano, and Dr. Pasquale and Maria Theresa Montesano; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Grace M. Montesano, Lucy and Fred Centolella, and Lena A. Montesano; and a nephew, Joseph N. Montesano. Visitation will be held today (Thursday) from 4-7 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Rose’s honor to the American Red Cross or to Our Lady of Lourdes Social Service; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mrs. Bonadio’s funeral will commence on Friday morning at 10:00 from the funeral home and at 11:00 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Rose M. (Montesano) Bonadio

December 13, 1906 - June 5, 2006