Robert C. Bonaventura

Born July 4, 1946 in Bridgeport, CT. Bob proudly served his country in two branches of the military.The USMC & USAF for total 27 years, retiring in 1991. After his retirement he worked for Army ROTC at Creighton University. Bob passed away surrounded by his family and friends after being diagnosed with cancer two months ago. Bob’s true passion in life was entertaining and cooking for family and friends.

Preceeded in death by mother, Sylvia (Romano) Bonaventura, Papillion, NE, formerly of Bridgeport, CT, father, Carmen Bonaventura, Bridgeport, CT. and grandson Logan Alan Haskin. Bob was united in marriage to his loving wife and soul mate, Jeanette (Elsasser) Bonaventura on April 20, 1979 in Atwater, CA. Bob is survived by his wife Jeanette and three daughters, Kim (Alan) Haskin, Seward, NE, Nikki (Steffon) Adolf, LaVista, NE and Kristine (Pete) Merrill, Clarinda, IA. Grandchildren Ryan, Candice, Austin, Jacob,Travus, Jarod and Lylly. Brothers Gerald Bonaventura, Fairfield, CT, Leonard Bonaventura, Shelton, CT and Jimmy Bonaventura, Royal Palm Beach, FL. Sister Karen Bonaventura, Bridgeport, CT. A very special and loved Aunt Edith (John) Mraz, Stratford, CT. Aunts, Uncles, nieces, multiple cousins and many very dear and loved friends.

Visitation Wed. 1-8 PM with the family receiving friends from 6-8 PM all at the Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion, NE

Mass of Christian Burial,Thurs. 10:30 AM at the St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 11802 Pacific Street, Omaha NE.

Private Inurnment

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society