Obituary of Anthony Michael Bonarti

Anthony Michael Bonarti , 68,of Cortland NY, passed away on Saturday, 28 July 2013 Anthony was born in Brooklyn, New York. Anthony graduated fromPace University and received aBachelors degree followed by a Masters degree from State University of New York at Albany. Hewas married toFrances Maria (Gruber) Bonarti on April 24, 1967 at the Holy Name of Mary Church in Valley Stream, NY. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Jeanne Marie (Trent) Busch and Mary Claire (Jay) Perkins and Anthony Michael Bonarti; and 5 grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. For service during the Vietnam Conflict, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces during the period July 1968 to September 1968. He practiced as a Certified Public Accountant in Cortland NY for 29 years. He was a teacher of accounting at TC3, Dryden NY from 1970 until his retirement in 2000. He was recognized for his outstanding contributions in education and received the Chancellors Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1976. He was a parishioner of St. Margarets Church for 40 years and a longtime member of the Cortland Elks Club and the Cortland Rotary Breakfast Club. He was a member of various professional accounting associations. As a member of the Cortland Country Club, he served on the Board of Governors. In addition, he served on the Cortland Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees as Treasurer and President for two terms during a 13 year tenure. He was also a member of the Business Development Board of The Tompkins Trust Company. Services will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Margarets Church of Homer on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal and Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Cortland, NY. Calling hours will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 2013 at Wright Beard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Guiding Eyes For The Blind €“ 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598 www.guidingeyes.org or Wounded Warrior Project - PO Box 758517 Topeka KS 66675. to offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Fran and family, Our deepest sympathy for your loss of your beloved husband, father and gradfather. His passing is felt by so many. You are in our thougths. Nancy and Joe Rongo Heartfelt condolences to Fran and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Tony rest in peace. Kathy and Mike Fran, Jeanne, Mary Claire, and Tony I send my love and deepest sympathy during this difficult time. May you be comforted by your wonderful memories and the recent vacation you spent together as a family. Prayers and love to you all. Sherry Perkins Dear Bonarti Family, We are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Paul, Lisa, Grace, Tighe, Anna and Jane Gugerty Fran and family: our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We were so glad that we got together last winter. Jim and Lois Colgan We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe, Tracey and Alex Rosato Dear Fran, Jeannie, Mary Claire, and Tony - We were so sorry to hear of Tony's death. We both very much enjoyed knowing Tony -- I especially valued him as a colleague. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Tom and Judy Cain Dear Fran and Family, we are thinking of all of you during this time of loss. You are all in our prayers. Claire and John Firriello We extend our condolences to Fran and their children. Our memories of Tony are his great enthusiasm and love for his family, his students, his profession, and the Cortland community. He lived life full and vibrant. There was nothing lukewarm about Tony. He was "all in" with a great infectious laugh. May Fran and their children be comforted by knowing that Tony "did it his way." Tom & Louise Gilhooley Fran, Mary Claire, Jeanne & Tony, Tony was such a valued colleague and friend. It was with great sadness that we received this news. You are all in our hearts today. Patricia & Richard Bence Fran and Family, there are no words to express my sorrow at the sudden passing of Tony. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May God bless you all and give you the strength to go through this trying time.Mary Lou Tramontano It was a privilege to know Tony for a number of years - first as my (Peggy) first professor at TC-3 in Tax Accounting and then in other courses and as our CPA for my husband's business for many years. And my favorite CPA. And finally as part of The Dunkin Donut guys. He will be missed. Prayers for Fran and family. Peggy & Paul Dennis I'm so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Tony as I spent several summers at a home next door to your lake house. He was always kind, welcoming, and fun to talk with over coffee. Tony took me fishing on his Whaler and although he was mad we didn't catch anything, I was happy that I got to "meet" his children as he told me all about them. He was an extremely proud and loving father and husband. Will Moran Dear Fran and family, I was shocked and saddened to learn about Tony's death...I am so very sorry ... Please accept my deepest sympathy during this very difficult time for all of you.. You are in my thoughts... Love, Connie