Gerald "Jerry" Bonta
April 22, 1947 ~ February 9, 2024
Born in:
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Resided in:
Hamden, Connecticut
Gerald L. “Jerry” Bonta, 76, passed away on February 9, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital / St. Raphael Campus. Gerald was born on April 22, 1947 in Bridgeport to the late Lloyd and Eileen (Fitzgerald) Bonta. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife, Carolynne (Todd) Bonta; his brothers, Gary (Joanne) Bonta of Stratford, David (Danielle) Bonta of Vermont; his sisters, Patricia Conti of Stratford, Diane (Gabe) Pettner of Orange and several nieces and nephews. After living in Woodbury, Jerry made Hamden his home for 40 years. He worked for SNET as an Engineer and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. In his spare time, Gerald could be found on the golf course.
Friends are invited to join his family for a Graveside Service celebrating his life on Thursday February 15th at 1:00 PM at St. Michael’s Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Ave, Stratford, Ct.
Services
Graveside Service: February 15, 2024 1:00 pm
St. Michael Cemetery
2205 Stratford Avenue
Stratford, CT 06497
Lyn, Turbo and family, Always looked forward to our bi-yearly get-togethers. God be with you.
Jerry and his wife Lynne were both very easy going and well liked at SNET. His voice always reminded me of James Stewart the movie actor. May his soul rest in peace in God’s Kingdom and I offer prayers for his journey there.
Tom Keating
So sad of hearing on the passing of Uncle Jerry. That is how I have always remembered you. From our family gatherings, when my brothers and I were younger, to the horseback riding and ballgames you took us to in the summer. Then as an adult when I first moved to CT and visiting with you and Lynn. You are always Uncle Jerry! Much love to the family. Rest with God!