Philip Bonura Jr.

Philip was a lifelong resident of Metairie. He was the owner of Philip Bonura Auto Service on Veterans Blvd. and began working there at age 15 when his parents opened the shop in 1956. He was a friend to his many customers. He joined the Kenner police force in the early 60s. He also drove a school bus for Jefferson Parish from 1964 to 1979. Philip was politically active in his community and had many political friends in the Parish. He was influential to many residents of Bucktown in Metairie and could garner votes from friends and acquaintances with his charm and sincerity.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mimi Anderson Bonura and his nine children, Philip III (Walinda), Joseph (Jamie), Tony (Doris), Marie Comeaux (Craig), Jeffery (Pam), Nicole, Timothy (Crystal), Zachary, and Raine Prado (Miguel). Also survived by his sister Betty Ann Bonura and brother, Joseph Bonura. He was grandfather to 23 grandchildren and great-grandfather to 8 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and a graveside service will follow the Mass at All Saints Mausoleum.