1939-2019
Topsham – Richard J Bonadio, 79, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, April 28th, after courageously battling a long-term illness.
Richard had a commanding personality, loved music, joking around, Italian food, dancing, singing, and bowling. He was also a lead singer and drummer in various bands for over 40 years. Richard graduated from Danbury High School in the class of 1958, served in the US army and then worked as a sales representative for his family owned business, Bonadio Candy and Tobacco Corp in Danbury CT. In 1993, he retired and moved to Topsham, Maine.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Shirley Bibber Bonadio, son David Bonadio and his wife Janine of Newtown CT, son Michael Bonadio of Danbury CT, daughter Lisa Bonadio Schang and her husband Jake of Danbury CT, step daughter Kathleen Nation and husband Tom of Monmouth, Maine, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and sister Rita Blackstone.
Private funeral services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
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