He was born on August 9, 1947 in Pennsylvania where he grew up. He worked as a machinist at Pratt & Whitney and an instructor at UConn. He is survived by his stepson John Pezanetti, brother Louis Bonazza, and nieces Tammy Kovacs and Christine Bonazza.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration at 511 Forest Street, East Hartford at 1pm on Saturday August 3rd.