Dominic Bonfanti Obituary

Dominic S. Bonfanti, native and resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the age of 82. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and faithful friend. He is survived by his wife, Celina Garrett Bonfanti; daughters, Virginia "Toodie" and husband Jack Blacklock, and Elizabeth and husband Andrew Curtis; son, Chris and wife Susan Bonfanti; brothers, Steve Bonfanti and wife Brenda, and Brent Bonfanti and wife Teetie; five grandchildren, Jeremy Blacklock, Stephanie & Christina Bonfanti, and Benjamin & Matthew Curtis; one great grandchild, Tristin Blacklock. He is also survived by his first wife, Dolores Bergeron Bonfanti. Visitation will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Ln. on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 10 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow in Port Hudson La. National Cemetery with full military honors. Dominic was Owner/President of Bonfanti Marine and numerous other recreational boat dealerships. He was a graduate of Catholic High School, class of 1948 where he was a cheerleader. He was a 1957 graduate of LSU where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the 7th Marine regiment, 1st Marine Division, the first to land at Inchon, Korea at the Chosin Reservoir. He received a Korean Service Medal w/ two stars, United Nations Service Medal, and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. Dominic was the founding president of Marine Retailers Assoc, of America in 1972, and also served two terms as president of the Louisiana Marine Retailers Assn. He was an avid hunting and fishing sportsman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve Bonfanti and Virginia Dimattia Bonfanti Cline; his brother, Joseph Bonfanti; and sister-in-law, Dean Bonfanti. He loved to spend time with his family, enjoying good Italian food and a glass of wine. Semper Fidelis. We all love and miss you Dominic. Please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to sign the online guestbook.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, 2013.
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I just read about your dad's passing. I will remember him in our prayers,
Jay Martin (BHS-71)

November 22, 2013

Chris, so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Nancy Valentine Tate

Nancy Tate

November 21, 2013

I'm so very sorry to hear about Uncle Dominic... I loved him as I loved and still love all of you ! You are in my thoughts and prayers always... Debra Bonfanti

Debra Bonfanti

November 21, 2013

We were shocked to hear of his passing today. We thought he would be here forever. He was a very nice man and we really enjoyed working on his house. He will be missed. Love Jim and Deb McCurry

November 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bonfanti family during this difficult time. I know we will all miss seeing Dominic for Christmas gumbo and wine, we always enjoyed having him with our family on Christmas day.

Cherie Bonfanti

November 21, 2013

Toodie, Liz and Chris, I am so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. May you feel comfort in knowing that he is in a better place with God.

Annette Accardo Murnane

November 21, 2013

Worked for Mr. Bonfanti from 69-73,best man I ever worked for,sorry to hear of his passing.
Bob Wilson

November 21, 2013

Worked with Mr. Bonfanti from 69-73,one of the best men I ever worked for,sorry to hear of his passing.
Bob Wilson

November 21, 2013

My heart and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss. - Robin Tassin Liggett

November 20, 2013

Toody, Jack, Jeremy and family. So very sorry for the loss of such a great man. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Just know he is in a much better place and one day you will see him again.

Donna O Carmena

November 19, 2013

So sorry to hear on the passing. I am a friend of Brent Bonfanti.

Susan Kleinpeter

November 19, 2013

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20

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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21

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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21

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

LA 70816

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21

Burial

Port Hudson La National Cemetery

LA 70816

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11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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