NELO E BONANNO's Obituary
Nelo E. Bonanno (1958–2025)
The world became a little less bright on February 28, 2025, with the unexpected passing of Nelo Bonanno. Born on February 14, 1958, in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Nelo’s laughter and unending humor brought joy to everyone around him. Nelo was the epitome of hard work, dedication, and love.
Nelo was a devoted father to Anna, Corrado and Nello, a loving husband to Giovanna, a proud grandfather to Gianluca and a loyal friend to many. Whether he was telling jokes, hosting family gatherings, or giving support to his employees, Nelo made every moment joyful.
His legacy lives on in the groundbreaking work he accomplished and the values he instilled in those who knew him.
A memorial service celebrating Nelo’s life will take place at the Van Orsdel Funeral Services on March 8, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sumando Manos Foundation, an organization Nelo cared deeply about:
https://sumandomanos.org/donate/
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